Project Focus - Photo Restoration

Restoring Family Memories — A 70th Birthday Surprise

Yellow Lab Imaging specializes in photo restoration — bringing timeworn images back to life with care, precision, and personal attention. This project began when a customer found old negatives tucked away in a drawer, featuring her and her brother as children. Our client, now a grandmother herself, wanted to recreate the photo as a heartfelt gift for her brother’s 70th birthday.

The restoration process started by scanning and reviewing each negative for clarity. Our client asked us to remove the third child from the photo and move her next to her brother — carefully rebuilding the background and lighting to maintain authenticity. Once the composition was complete, we began the digital colorization process.

Using color cues provided by the client, we reconstructed the original hues of clothing, the couch, and the background to create a natural, timeless look. Every pixel was reviewed manually — no filters or AI tools, just human skill and craftsmanship. The result was a vivid, lifelike print ready for her family scrapbook.

Final colorized restored family photo - Yellow Lab Imaging

When the project was revealed, her brother was stunned. After decades of fading and damage, the restored image looked like it had been taken yesterday — proof of how premium photo printing delivered with care can preserve family history for generations.

We’re not local — we’re national. Whether you’re restoring one photo or a whole collection, we handle each project as if it were our own. Discover the difference of professional photo prints online made with craftsmanship, speed, and heart.