Digital Restoration & Photography, LLC
Types of Damage
Minor, Medium, and Major
Gerard and Janet Belisle cut their wedding cake. The image has minor damage in the form of dust and scratches.
The Belisle's cut their wedding cake after the restoration was finished.
Gerard and Janet Belisle cut their wedding cake. The image has minor damage in the form of dust and scratches.
Minor
What does minor damage look like?
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A small number of scratches
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Minimal dust and water damage
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Slight color change
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Single object removal that does not interfere with the majority of the photograph
Medium
What does medium damage look like?
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Multiple scratches covering more than 50% of the photograph
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Scratches going through objects or body parts
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Three or more water damage spots
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Noticeable dust marks covering more than 50% of the photograph
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Color change more than 30% of the picture
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Small rips and tears
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The removal of one or more background objects
A wallet photo from 1935. There are scratches through the subjects as well as text written on the top.
A wallet photo from 1935 after the restoration is completed.
A wallet photo from 1935. There are scratches through the subjects as well as text written on the top.
Three women go for a bike ride. This wallet size photograph has rips, tears, wrinkles, etc.
Three women go for a bike ride post restoration. Wallet size photograph.
Three women go for a bike ride. This wallet size photograph has rips, tears, wrinkles, etc.
Major
What does major damage look like?
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Extensive scratches, rips, and holes
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Extensive water damage
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Discoloration of the majority of the photograph
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Removal of multiple objects or text that cover major portions of the photograph