Scanning - I know how to use a scanner
- In the preview window, select just the photo (no white showing around the photo).
- Choose the color photo setting (even for black and white photos).
- Turn all enhancements off.
- Set resolution quality to high photo quality, 300 or 600 DPI.
- Save the file as a high quality JPEG or TIFF.
Scanning - I'm not too comfortable using a scanner (or don't have a scanner)
If you are unable to obtain a good scan following the above instructions you can take your photo to a copy shop (Kinko's) and have them do it for you. Provide them with the instructions above and ask them to save it on a memory stick or CD, in RGB, IBM PC format. Then e-mail or send the CD to us for restoration. Shipping Info
Photo Restoration by E-mail - fastest turnaround time
- Once we review your photo, we will email you a firm price.
- You will receive a proof of the photo restoration for your review and approval.
- It should only take a day or two to complete the restoration. We accept rush jobs.
- You will receive a high resolution digital photo file for archiving and printing.
Payment Options
- Pay online by credit card using PayPal funds transfer for the fastest turnaround time.
- Clicking the "Buy Now" button takes you to a secure PayPal payment web page.
- We also accept personal checks, post office or bank international money orders, or Western Union. If you send a money order, ask for one negotiable in Canada.
- Please make checks and money orders payable to Gerald Legere.
- Your restoration photo will be sent to you as soon as we receive payment.
- Payment is in U.S. funds.
- You can send your photos to us through the post office or courier service.
- The U.S. and Canadian post offices have a very good delivery service. They both offer
track and trace, which you may want to use for extra security. Shipping Info.
I don't want to send my original photo through the mail
You can take your photo to a copy shop (Kinko's) and have them scan it for you (give
them the info at the top of this page). Ask them to save it on memory stick or CD, in RGB, IBM PC format. Then e-mail or send the CD to us for restoration. Shipping Info
Photo Restoration by Mail - slower turnaround time
- Once we review your photo, we will email you a firm price.
- You will receive a proof of the photo restoration by email, for your review and approval.
- It should only take a day or two to complete the photo repair. We accept rush jobs.
- You can receive a photo restoration print up to 13"x19" inches in size.
Prints up to 8x10 will be printed on semi gloss paper unless you make a special request.
Archival quality print prices:
4"x6" = $3.00 each
5"x7" = $5.00 each (printed centered on 8"x10" photo paper)
8"x10" = $6.00 each
Free shipping to the U.S.A. and Canada by regular mail.
You can also order 11”x14”, 11”x17”, or 13”x19” prints (glossy paper only). The first print costs $20.00 which includes the cost of an oversized mailing tube and the extra shipping fees to the U.S.A. and Canada.
Additional prints are $12.00 each
Not recommended for small poor quality photos.
Most old photos print better at 8”x10” or less.
Payment Options
- Pay online by credit card using PayPal funds transfer for the fastest turnaround time.
- Clicking the "Buy Now" button takes you to a secure PayPal payment web page.
- We also accept personal checks, post office or bank international money orders, or Western Union. If you send a money order, ask for one negotiable in Canada.
- Please make checks and money orders payable to Gerald Legere.
- Your restoration photo will be sent to you as soon as we receive payment.
- Payment is in U.S. funds.
