Scanning and Video Conversion
Scanning Photographs
I use state-of-the-art camera scanning equipment to capture the highest resolution images possible of physical photographs. This setup is superior to regular scanners resulting in higher-resolution images with less editing required. I am often able to obtain even better results if a photograph's negative is still present by camera scanning the negative and using software to create a positive image. (DON'T DISCARD YOUR NEGATIVES!)
Digitizing Less-Common Sized Negatives and Slides
In addition to 35mm slides, I can digitize several other less common sized negatives, including 110, 116/616, 126, 127, Disk film, View-Master, and Stereo Realist.
Videos and Film
Whether it's VHS tape or reel film, tape and film breaks down over time. Most tapes begin to deteriorate and lose their storage capability after approximately a decade, continuing to deteriorate until they are no longer viewable. It is crucial to digitize any of these media that are of importance to you before it is too late! I offer digitization of VHS, SVHS, VHS-C, MiniDV, Hi8 and Digital8 cassette tapes, as well as Super 8 film reels.
Discolored Older Photographs
I particularly love working with older photographs to bring out the best image possible from these old treasures. I use cross-polarization techniques to find details often hidden to the naked eye when the old silver emulsions once used to develop film rise to the print's surface over time. It is imperative to capture these photos digitally as soon as possible! Even color photographs from the 60s and 70s often discolor with age. I can work magic restoring those photos as well.
Photo Restoration
If you have damaged photos that have been scratched, torn, stained or damaged, I can do my best to repair and restore them. If the damage is so bad that it's beyond my means, I can refer you to a restoration service.
Optional Services
When images are scanned, the dates associated with the images reflect the date scanned, not the date the photo was taken. I can correct the date taken to reflect the correct date as best as possible. I can also perform any of the additional services as described with digital images: enhanced color and editing, added GPS, facial recognition, keywords and AI smart tag info. If you have a organized digital library, I can incorporate these corrected scans to create one centralized, searchable library!