Black and white photo restoration. Pacific islands family.

 

Photo Restoration

Photo restoration is a very personal thing. It is all about your memories and your loved ones. Your whanau, your experiences, your 'good times'. Which means no two photos are the same. Every photo is a unique moment in time.  Captured forever and able to be enjoyed by everyone. A recent survey showed that family photos were one of the top 5 things people would want to grab if their house was burning down.

Damage

Unfortunately there are many things can damage your precious photos. Direct sunlight, misuse, accidents, and tears or water & flood damage are just some of the ways a photo can degrade and require photo restoration.

Restoration

We can improve virtually any photo. So that, even if you think the photo is beyond repair, you may be pleasantly surprised at what can be achieved by PixelFIX photo restoration services.
Send me your photo for a FREE no obligation quote now.

Our Services

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What Our Customers Say

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Ken Macrae
Ken Macrae
22:13 23 Nov 21
Richard has been amazing to deal with from the word go, quick response and provided an amazing service. His communication and understanding through the Covid period has been second to none. Would highly recommend his service.
Dave Weaver
Dave Weaver
23:18 17 Nov 21
Excellent, and quick service of restoration of an old WWII photo.Would definitely recommend.Thank you!
Susan Boyer
Susan Boyer
21:50 17 Nov 21
Gave Richard a challenge where the image on a photographic print literally started to flake off when I removed it from the frame. The print has been amazingly restored and I am delighted with it. I highly recommend Pixel Photo Restoration work.... Thank you Richardread more
Santana Sione
Santana Sione
00:40 20 Oct 21
Highly recommend Richard and his service. Easy to communicate with and very understanding. Received my order and I am very happy and satisfied with how it turned out.
Bruce Wills
Bruce Wills
00:02 06 Sep 21
Fast and very professional, Richard paid attention to the smallest details to transform an old black and white photo into a vibrant and striking picture.
Calvin Mann
Calvin Mann
04:41 27 Jul 21
Richard Transformed a picture that was thoroughly damaged and made it look how it did 20 years ago! Nothing but happy with the service he provided and work was completed in a timely manner. Highly recommended and I'll be back for any other work if... needed againread more
Megan Graham
Megan Graham
03:18 14 Jul 21
Wonderful restoration of this photo. Could not be happier. Highly recommended
Paul Artus
Paul Artus
23:46 05 Jul 21
Very happy with the resutls from Pixelfix. These were treasured family photographs in urgent need of expert work.
Marina Ngaha
Marina Ngaha
03:31 03 Jun 21
30yr pic, really yellowed with time so wasnt hopeful for best results BUT WOW !! Amazing so returned with an even bigger challenge: 57yr pic, so dark, blurred image not a good pic from the start Flippin amazing - we were able to identify from the... background that the pic was actually taken top of Queen St, Aucks City back in the mid 40,s. 3rd time we used Pixel Fix was to resize digital images - service is prompt as always & pay system is so easy & hassle free - just what you need after a late nite at the office & trying to tick off stuff to do in your personal life, wish more services were this hassle free 🙂read more
Aimee Alexander
Aimee Alexander
08:36 12 May 21
I recently sent Richard a photo from 1939 which was slightly blurry and beginning to yellow. He did an amazing job of restoring the colour and sharpening the image. The quote was lower than anywhere else offered, and the work is of a higher... standard. He kept me informed of each step of the process; warm, but very professional. I look forward to sending more photos in future!read more
Mary T Kwan
Mary T Kwan
01:44 04 May 21
I came to Richard based on two factors: 1. The quality of the photos from his website and the miracles he seems to perform on them. 2. The reviews.You can trust everything we are all saying, work is first class and he does enhance and fix photos.... The consultation alone is eye opening in terms of what happens to old photos - the measle effect - and how they fade over time. Go to Richard, he will take care of what you treasure in your photos.read more
Grant Sutton
Grant Sutton
13:00 06 Apr 21
Fantastic service. The difference between the torn ragged original and the enhanced restored one is amazing. Thanks.
Patrice Morresey
Patrice Morresey
07:32 01 Mar 21
Richard provides a great service - his communications with me and the turnaround of the restoration was very quick, and he was happy to work with me to amend details of the photo to ensure it was as close to the original as possible. Would highly... recommend Richard for photo restorationsread more
Alice Saberton
Alice Saberton
23:12 26 Jan 21
Great experience with Richard of fixing up an old photo of my great grandparents. Timely, polite and has done a great job. 🙂
Revell Butler
Revell Butler
04:12 06 Dec 20
Very pleased as always with the work Richard produces. Had a historical map that needed alot of work and the end result was better than I imagined.
Stacey Meyer
Stacey Meyer
19:49 02 Dec 20
I was really impressed by Richard's work. I asked him to restore a low quality, shadowy photo I had taken of a page of handwritten text. Other restorers told me they might have trouble with the intensity of the shadows and working around the text... but Richard had no problem at all. I'm very happy with the result and would recommend to anyone.read more
Rosemary Tavalu
Rosemary Tavalu
06:02 14 Oct 20
This is a professional, reliable service. I'm very happy with the restoration of my special photo. Thank you PixelFIX
Rebecca
Rebecca
07:25 16 Sep 20
I had my wedding photos restored from being in a ripped state. Richard did an amazing job of fixing them. Far exceeded my expectations. They look as good as the day the pics were taken. Highly recommend his service.
Suzanne Good
Suzanne Good
23:22 14 Aug 20
First class service and an amazing job in restoring a 140 year old photo that was very faded and damaged. So impressed and very happy with the result. Thanks very much Richard.
Scott Duncan
Scott Duncan
03:21 31 Jul 20
Great experience with Richard at Pixelfix, responsive, quick turnaround and fantastic result.
Jean Wiebelitz
Jean Wiebelitz
22:03 17 Jul 20
That Richard managed to produce anything from the old, so-faded-as-to--be-virtually-white, photo I gave him is amazing. I don't know how he did it, but he made an excellent job of the restoration. Can highly recommend his services.
Melanie Berryman
Melanie Berryman
02:24 21 Jun 20
Richard did an amazing job working on a photo of my late dad. We are so happy with the result and he made the whole process easy with clear communication throughout. Highly recommend his services.
Max Cawley
Max Cawley
23:17 21 May 20
Thanks to Richard who did a great job on bringing to life a low resolution photo so that it could be enjoyed framed. Quick and helpful with communication.
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Photos are never precious...
until they are all you have left!

How Photo Restoration Can Help

Even when you think it is beyond repair. We can help.

Faded Colour

Full colour and contrast restoration to improve definition to old faded photos. Increase the contrast and clarity so that the photo can be enjoyed again for many years to come. You can see many more examples of restored photos in the gallery

Mould Damage

Restore the damage caused by mold and mildew. Foxing and spotting can also be successfully restored. So that old tired photos look clear and visible again. Ready for framing and put back upon display. You can see many more examples of restored photos in the gallery

Extreme Damage

Even if you think it is beyond repair you will be amazed at what we can do! Check out more examples of how we have made the impossible possible. Our before and after examples page is here. You can see many more examples of restored photos in the gallery

Missing Pieces

We can replace missing pieces and make the photo whole again. There are few tricks we can use to make something out of nothing. Ask us if we can help. Most importantly we will give you free advice on what is possible. You can see many more examples of restored photos in the gallery

 Colour Correction

Restore the true colour and contrast to discoloured photos. Therefore making them vibrant and bright again. So that they can still be enjoyed in the future. You can see many more examples of restored photos in the gallery

 Water Damage

We can reverse the devastating damage cause by water or moisture exposure.

You can see many more examples of restored photos in the gallery

Send Us Your Photo For Restoration

Step 1 - Send

The first step is to send us your photo. You can do so either by the internet or by courier to us. Also if you have a scanner and are able to follow the instructions on scanning a photo for restoration here. You can scan your photo. After that you can upload the file and send it to us. If you don’t have a scanner or are not comfortable with scanning your photo. Then please send it by courier to us. The address is at the bottom of this page.

Step 2 - Quote

Once I have received your photo. I shall send you a quote by email. Which will include the cost of the restoration and price list for guidance on prints and other prices. If you are happy with the quote then I shall begin work on your restoration. Normally restorations are completed within a week. However if you have a deadline or need something sooner then I am happy to work to your deadline where possible.

Step 3 - Proof & Payment

After the restoration has been completed. I shall send you an invoice and a low resolution proof, showing the before and after restoration. If you are happy with the proof. Then make payment via online banking or credit card (4% service charge). Once payment is received. I will then send out your printed restoration by courier.

Photo restoration before and after example

Types of Photos

  • Wedding Photos
  • B&W Photos
  • Colour Photos
  • Team Photos
  • Photocopies
  • Laminated Photos
  • ​Tin type
  • ​Slides
  • Genealogical
  • ​Newspaper Prints
  • Genealogical
  • Daguerreotype

We Can Fix

  • Fading
  • ​Water Damage
  • ​Silvering
  • ​Sellotape Marks
  • Scratches
  • ​Spotting
  • Mold
  • Pen Marks
  • Tears
  • ​Creases
  • Sun Bleaching
  • Discolouration

Why Choose Us

  • Over 20 years of professional photo restoration experience.

  • 5 star rating on Google Business Reviews.

  • Fast professional service.

  • We offer full archival printing and framing services.

  • We work with individual clients and companies nationwide.

  • 100% New Zealand owned company, based in Auckland.

  • Satisfaction is always guaranteed.

Richard Shaw portrait photo

Richard

Photo Restoration Artist - Founder of PixelFIX

How We Restore Photos

 

Photo restoration is a digital process. Where we take a physical photo and scan it to make a digital image. We can then use the latest professional software to skillfully restore the damaged areas in the photograph. This restored photograph can then be printed and displayed again as it was when first printed.

Although the restoration process is a digital one. It can take many hours to fully restore a photo. Because there are many small blemishes that are very visible once they are viewed on a screen. The tools we use to restore these blemishes, use existing information from good parts of the photo. Which are then copied and pasted on the top of the damaged areas.

Example

View the video to see how we copy from different areas to cover up the blemishes. Once the blemishes are restored we can then improve the contrast and clarity. returning the photo back to how it would have looked over 120 years ago when it was first printed

Frequently Asked Questions

The cost of photo restoration will depend on the severity of damage and time required to fix it. So therefore small repairs may take less than an hour but larger more complicated restorations may take many hours. We can only make a judgement once we have inspected the image.
There is a minimum charge of $30. A full quotation will be sent to you by email. For more information on price please refer to the price guide, find out more.

The safest way to send us your photos is to scan them and then upload your photo to us. You can click the FREE QUOTE form to upload your digital file. Another safe way is to courier them.
Please place your photos/slides/negatives in a ziplock bag. Then ensure there is some cardboard to prevent bending. Otherwise if you are local you can arrange an appointment to drop off your photos.

We will normally have your order processed in 3-5 working days. If you have a deadline to meet please let us know. So that we are able to work with you to try and meet your deadline. A proof of the finished restored photo will be emailed to you, for your approval before we go ahead and print your photo. Delivery will be by courier service once payment has been received.

You can pay use online banking to make a direct credit to our account. Pixelbox ltd. 38-9007 0854173-00. PixelFIX.co.nz website is a PixelBOX Ltd. enterprise and all payments are to be made payable to PixelBOX Ltd. You can also pay using your Visa or Mastercard Credit Card online through our secure payment facility.
There is a 4% surcharge for credit card transactions. We don't have eftpos facilities.

That will largely depend on the size of print you have and the size of print you would like us to make for you. If your photo is very small or very large then contact me for custom scanning settings.

General settings for a 6x4 image:
600 dpi resolution full colour RGB (even for black and white photos)
Maximum quality JPEG setting.
This should result in file that is about 6-7MB in size.

We can print quite large from this size of scanned photo, if required. If your original photo is smaller or larger than 6" x 4" then file size will vary accordingly, so will the final print size.

Photo Restoration Price Guide

Please note that photos may fall into more than one price bracket

  • Basic

  • 1-2 hours work
  • ​Basic colour and brightness.
  • Scanning, copying & enlargements.
  • Improve sharpness, contrast and clarity.
  • ​​Minor dust and scratch marks
  • ​​Prints or files @ additional cost
  • Rates are $60 per Hour
  • FREE QUOTE

  • Medium

  • 2-4 hour
  • ​Removal of creases and tears.
  • Change backgrounds, replace missing areas.
  • Restore fading, advanced colour corrections.
  • Remove stains, mold and silvering.
  • ​​Prints or files @ additional cost
  • Rates are $60 per Hour
  • FREE QUOTE

  • Extreme

  • over 4 hours
  • Badly damaged cracks, tears, rips.
  • ​Replace people and difficult areas.
  • Restore damage to facial features.
  • Over sized and heavy detail work.
  • ​​Prints or files @ additional cost
  • Rates are $60 per Hour
  • FREE QUOTE
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