water damage

A leaking roof damaged this beautiful hand painted black and white photograph. The photo on the right was carefully restored to as close to the original as possible. #PhotoRestoration #PhotoRepair #OldPhotoRestoration #BeforeAndAfter #retouch #retoucher #SouthFloridaPhotoRestoration #OldPhotos #FamilyTree #VintagePhotos #SaveOldPhotos #CandaceWestPhotoRestoration #SavingYesterday

This wonderful old group photo had a lot of bumps, scuffs and cracks. With time and attention to detail it was restored to a lovely keepsake. Testimonial Dinner to Dr. Ira Kaplan 1924-1949 Biltmore Mar. 24, 1949 Photo restoration by CandaceWest.com #PhotoRestoration #PhotoRepair #OldPhotoRestoration #BeforeAndAfter #retouch #retoucher #SouthFloridaPhotoRestoration #OldPhotos #FamilyTree #VintagePhotos #SaveOld

Christina-B&A-restore

I just received the kindest note from one of my Restoration clients. “Candace,I wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart. The pictures turned out amazing!!! I can’t wait to frame the one of my grandma because you did an outstanding job on the details. I’m so happy! It’s exactly what I wanted, it’s more....and I got them today and it’s her birthday and I can’t stop looking at her. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!” #PhotoRestoration,#PhotoRepair, #OldPhotoRestoration, #BeforeAndAfter, #retouch, #retoucher, #SouthFloridaPhotoRestoration,#OldPhotos, #FamilyTree, #VintagePhotos,#SaveOldPhotos, #CandaceWestPhotoRestoration,#SavingYesterday,

Elliott-B&A-restore

This gentleman passed away recently and his family needed a legacy photograph to display at his funeral. I was touched and honored to help out. #PhotoRestoration,#PhotoRepair, #OldPhotoRestoration, #BeforeAndAfter, #retouch, #retoucher, #SouthFloridaPhotoRestoration,#OldPhotos, #FamilyTree, #VintagePhotos,#SaveOldPhotos, #CandaceWestPhotoRestoration,#SavingYesterday,

“My father is disappearing, can you help me?” My latest client was worried she would lose this photograph to time. I was able to carefully coax out detail in the shadows and physically draw in detail where there was none. With a combination of technology and old school artistry, we have a restored wedding photo and a family heirloom. #FtLauderdalePhotoRestoration #PhotoRestoration #PhotoRepair #OldPhotoRestoration #BeforeAndAfter #retouch #retoucher #SouthFloridaPhotoRestoration #OldPhotos #FamilyTree #VintagePhotos #SaveOldPhotos #CandaceWestPhotoRestoration #SavingYesterday

The original on the left is hand painted on silk using a black and white photograph underneath it as a stencil. The end result is a stunning hybrid painting with amazing realism. Over the years the silk became damaged with mold. The restoration on the right was restored and printed on acid free paper using archval inks. #PhotoRestoration #PhotoRepair #OldPhotoRestoration #BeforeAndAfter #retouch #retoucher #SouthFloridaPhotoRestoration #OldPhotos #FamilyTree #VintagePhotos #SaveOldPhotos #CandaceWestPhotoRestoration #SavingYesterday

Cracks, emulsion degradation and dust are a common problem with ancestry photos. #PhotoRestoration #PhotoRepair #OldPhotoRestoration #BeforeAndAfter #retouch #retoucher #SouthFloridaPhotoRestoration #OldPhotos #FamilyTree #VintagePhotos #SaveOldPhotos #CandaceWestPhotoRestoration #SavingYesterday

Kitty-B&A-restore

Kitty was shocked when she found this old photo amongst her late fathers possessions. It's the only known photo of her paternal grandmother who died while giving birth to Kitty's father. What a treasure to find it. #PhotoRestoration,#PhotoRepair, #OldPhotoRestoration, #BeforeAndAfter, #retouch, #retoucher, #SouthFloridaPhotoRestoration,#OldPhotos, #FamilyTree, #VintagePhotos,#SaveOldPhotos, #CandaceWestPhotoRestoration,#SavingYesterday,

My latest restoration is for a milestone birthday gift from one good friend to another. What a delight! #FtLauderdalePhotoRestoration #PhotoRestoration #PhotoRepair #OldPhotoRestoration #BeforeAndAfter #retouch #retoucher #SouthFloridaPhotoRestoration #OldPhotos #FamilyTree #VintagePhotos #SaveOldPhotos #CandaceWestPhotoRestoration #SavingYesterday

Millie-B&A-restore

Born in 1939 Europe, Millie has only 1 photo from her childhood after fleeing her Nazi occupied homeland. It’s my job to restore it. #PhotoRestoration,#PhotoRepair, #OldPhotoRestoration, #BeforeAndAfter, #retouch, #retoucher, #SouthFloridaPhotoRestoration,#OldPhotos, #FamilyTree, #VintagePhotos,#SaveOldPhotos, #CandaceWestPhotoRestoration,#SavingYesterday,

Born in 1939 Europe, Millie has only 1 photo from her childhood after fleeing her Nazi occupied homeland. It’s my job to restore it. #PhotoRestoration,#PhotoRepair, #OldPhotoRestoration, #BeforeAndAfter, #retouch, #retoucher, #SouthFloridaPhotoRestoration,#OldPhotos, #FamilyTree, #VintagePhotos,#SaveOldPhotos, #CandaceWestPhotoRestoration,#SavingYesterday,

From an old faded greeting card to a treasured keepsake. Photo restoration by Candace West #FtLauderdalePhotoRestoration #PhotoRestoration #PhotoRepair #OldPhotoRestoration #BeforeAndAfter #retouch #retoucher #SouthFloridaPhotoRestoration #OldPhotos #FamilyTree #VintagePhotos #SaveOldPhotos #CandaceWestPhotoRestoration #SavingYesterday

Walter J. Carr (1896-1970) an American pilot and aircraft promoter. Carr learned to fly in Chicago, Illinois, soloing in a Curtiss Pusher on 14 of June 1914. Carr was hired by the Humboldt Exhibition Company to demonstrate flight at fairs. In WWI, Carr volunteered as a civilian flight instructor. Afterward, Carr performed as a barnstorming in a Curtiss Jenny. Carr later formed CSC Aircraft Company in 1924 with John Coryell, Walter Savage, and Ed Savage to build a cabin bi-plane named the Maiden Saginaw. Carr went on to become chief test pilot for the Warner Aircraft Corporation, testing the Scarab engine. In 1928 Walter J. Carr formed the Paramount Aircraft Corporation. Photographic restoration by Candace West

Hans Larson had his photo made in Veroqua Wisconsin. More than a century later his great granddaughter still treasures his photo. #FtLauderdalePhotoRestoration #PhotoRestoration #PhotoRepair #OldPhotoRestoration #BeforeAndAfter #retouch #retoucher #SouthFloridaPhotoRestoration #OldPhotos #FamilyTree #VintagePhotos #SaveOldPhotos #CandaceWestPhotoRestoration #SavingYesterday

USMC-Before & After Restore

Rob received this sketch from his best friend Steve while they were serving in Vietnam. Many years have passed and the paper was falling apart. It was my privilege to restore it to its old glory. #PhotoRestoration,#PhotoRepair, #OldPhotoRestoration, #BeforeAndAfter, #retouch, #retoucher, #SouthFloridaPhotoRestoration,#OldPhotos, #FamilyTree, #VintagePhotos,#SaveOldPhotos, #CandaceWestPhotoRestoration,#SavingYesterday,

A treasured artist rendition of the Mears family. Before with cracks, tears and discolorations is now restored.

A treasured artist rendition of the Mears family circa 1970. Before with cracks, tears and discolorations is now restored.

“Silvering” is a form of photo damage that happens to silver-based emulsions. You can identify a silvering print by the metallic mirroring effect on the surface. When a photo starts to silver, it will not stop. If your photo has started to silver, don’t give up. There are ways to slow the process down and digitally capture the photo. Here are a few best practices: 1- Restoration. Have the image digitally restored by a professional 2-Properly store your photos. Storing images in a temperature controlled environment will help all of your photos, not just the silvering ones. Photos should be stored in archival albums and/or boxes using acid-free materials. 3-Do not scan a silvering photo. Not only will you end up with a digital file that has a metallic sheen to it, you will cause more damage and speed up the silvering process. A professional can help you digitize the photo without scanning. It is important to work with someone who has the proprietary methods necessary to shoot through the damage and capture the image underneath. #PhotoRestoration #PhotoRepair #OldPhotoRestoration #BeforeAndAfter #retouch #retoucher #SouthFloridaPhotoRestoration #OldPhotos #FamilyTree #VintagePhotos #saveOldPhotos #CandaceWestPhotoRestoration #SavingYesterday #Archivist

“Silvering” is a form of photo damage that happens to silver-based emulsions. You can identify a silvering print by the metallic mirroring effect on the surface. When a photo starts to silver, it will not stop. If your photo has started to silver, don’t give up. There are ways to slow the process down and digitally capture the photo. Here are a few best practices: 1- Restoration. Have the image digitally restored by a professional 2-Properly store your photos. Storing images in a temperature controlled environment will help all of your photos, not just the silvering ones. Photos should be stored in archival albums and/or boxes using acid-free materials. 3-Do not scan a silvering photo. Not only will you end up with a digital file that has a metallic sheen to it, you will cause more damage and speed up the silvering process. A professional can help you digitize the photo without scanning. It is important to work with someone who has the proprietary methods necessary to shoot through the damage and capture the image underneath. #PhotoRestoration #PhotoRepair #OldPhotoRestoration #BeforeAndAfter #retouch #retoucher #SouthFloridaPhotoRestoration #OldPhotos #FamilyTree #VintagePhotos #saveOldPhotos #CandaceWestPhotoRestoration #SavingYesterday #Archivist

A combination of digital and hand restoration brought this old treasure back to life. Located in Ft. Lauderdale, our experienced photo restoration specialists restore your photographs and documents leaving the originals intact. Our premium service will repair fading, water damage, tears, scratches, cracks, rips and any other damage to your original photo. Let us restore and preserve your images for generations to come. Contact us here via direct message for a consult and free estimate. #FtLauderdalePhotoRestoration #PhotoRestoration #PhotoRepair #OldPhotoRestoration #BeforeAndAfter #retouch #retoucher #SouthFloridaPhotoRestoration #OldPhotos #FamilyTree #VintagePhotos #SaveOldPhotos #CandaceWestPhotoRestoration #SavingYesterday #IfNotNowWhen