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Similar to our restoration process, Lotus Flower Imaging
Solutions uses digital techniques to retouch both old and
recent photos. The original photos or negatives are scanned
into a digital format and all photo retouching work is then
performed on a computer. The retouched photo is then printed
with your choice of either archival printer or traditional
photographic process.
We all have photos that do not do justice to the special
moment we were trying to capture. Luckily, there are many
ways to improve a disappointing photo of a treasured memory.
Of course, some photos need more work than others to bring
out their best. Because of this, the cost
for our photo retouching service is based on the amount of
work needed to improve a photo to its best possible condition.
In general, the amount of photo retouching needed can be categorized
in the following ways:
Minor Retouching: Red eye removal, minor
color/contrast balance.
Moderate Retouching: Any combination
of 2-3 of the following: blemish removal, wrinkle reduction,
lightening dark shadows, reducing "shiny spots"
on faces, brightening eyes, whitening teeth, average color
balance.
Extensive Retouching: Body slimming,
extreme change in color balance, extensive shadow or highlight
balancing to bring out details, any combination of four or
more of the following: blemish removal, wrinkle reduction,
reducing "shiny spots" on faces, brightening eyes,
whitening teeth.
These categories are provided to allow you to estimate the
condition of your photograph. Lotus Flower Imaging Solutions
considers each photo to be unique and the amount of work that
will be necessary to retouch a photo can only be determined
once we actually see the photo and discuss the possible options
with you.
Note that some photos are not good candidates for retouching.
Specifically, it is extremely difficult (if not impossible)
to add focus to an out-of-focus photo. If you have such a
photo, we would be happy to take a look at it and let you
know what we think can be done to improve the photo.
Please view our gallery for specific examples of our retouching
work.
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