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A unique, professional service that we offer is the restoration of old/damaged/discoloured photographs.
We use traditional skills combined with the latest digital technology.
Restorations are dealt with attention to detail and the utmost care, as we understand how sentimental your original photographs are. Our restoration specialist, Kirsty will see your order through start to finish - making sure everything is exactly as discussed.
Over the years we have provided our clients with thousands of their precious photographs bought 'back to life' for future generations to enjoy.
See below for how it works, pricing and service time info.




How it works
Step 1 | Book an appointment:
Schedule an appointment with our image restoration specialist, Kirsty on 02085990001. It is extremely difficult, if not impossible to quote a price for a restoration, without seeing the original.
Step 2 | Initial look and assessment:
Upon seeing the photograph, Kirsty will analyse several things including the type of damage, the age and condition of the print, and how much is realistically restore-able.
Following this assessment, you will be give an no-obligation quote, and shown size options.
Our goal is to be transparent with clients, and realistic with what can be achieved.
Step 3 | Digital restoration process:
Your original will be digitised and digitally restored. We do not work directly on your original photo.
Part of the skill set of a good image restorer, is knowing when to stop.
We keep your restoration looking as if it was 'always that way', and most importantly - we keep it looking 'of it's time'. e.g: a film photograph from 1945, will still look like a film photograph from 1945; not overly 'digital' looking/modern looking.
We aim to provide clients with the most authentic possible result possible
Step 4 | Proofs:
You will be provided the option to approve a proof, before we go ahead with printing.




What can be done?
The answer is subjective to each individual job.
Where possible our skill set includes fixing/restoring:
Tearing ✓
Staining ✓
Marks ✓
Water damage ✓
Sun damage ✓
Person / people removal ✓
Discolouration ✓
Fading ✓
Art, as well as photographs ✓
What can't be done?
We keep our restoration and retouching ethical. We politely decline requests to remove natural elements on photographs - eg: wrinkles, facial lines, beauty marks etc. You can read more about why, here.
Tips, advice, and peace of mind
Your originals are only handled by us.
All work is completed on-site.
Cotton gloves are worn when handling your originals.
If you have more than one copy of the image you would like to restore, please bring them all in for Kirsty to see - no matter how big or small.
Picture frames are not included within your initial quote, however we do offer a professional framing service as an add-on option.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY

Mariam Younis
"I've always received excellent, high-quality service from Verdi Studios. Recently, Kirsty carefully restored some treasured photos from the early 1980s - my parents' wedding pictures.
The results were absolutely beautiful.
I was completely overwhelmed with emotion, especially as these photos now hold even more meaning since my mum has passed.
Kirsty handled them with such care and respect, and I’m so grateful for the outcome.
I will definitely be returning to Verdi Studios for the framing of my daughter’s graduation photos. Thank you so much!"

Karen Harding
"I had a treasured family photo from 1900 (which my mum had in her front room) that was sun faded at the edges.
I didn't want to be responsible for it's demise, so took it to Verdi's to have it restored.
Kirsty was very patient and could see my dilemma.
She copied and skilfully restored the faded areas. I was grateful for the advice to change the frame too as mould spores were engrained in it.
I took in a sample of my lounge wallpaper, and Parm tested many shades of paint to get it just right, so I now have a lovely poppy red, handmade frame to show it off!
Thank you Parm and Kirsty!"

Nury Martinez
"A very professional picture restoration, with an open friendly advice.
I am very happy with the service given for my little frames pictures project, and I’ll go back soon to complete the rest of it!!
I’ll recommend 100% 👍🏻"



