Photo Restoration: I have a friend who ask me to restore an old photo. I alimented some things that I thought were detracting, and worked with what I had from the original scan. He...

Boone Loc: Groundhog Town USA

I have a friend who ask me to restore an old photo.
I alimented some things that I thought were detracting, and worked with what I had from the original scan.

He loves "Both" of his mothers. The one on the left raised him, and the other is his "Birth Mother".

I made him two 8x10 prints.

I used PSE and ON1 for processing.

He was happy, and that is all that counts!!!

Thanks,
Boone.

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Fotoartist Loc: Detroit, Michigan

Nice crop, handsome color, very clean looking and attractive. Kudos.
Incidentally, thanks for the Before and after.

angler Loc: StHelens England

Nice work.

Boone Loc: Groundhog Town USA

Boone wrote:

I have a friend who ask me to restore an old photo.
I alimented some things that I thought were detracting, and worked with what I had from the original scan.

He loves "Both" of his mothers. The one on the left raised him, and the other is his "Birth Mother".

I made him two 8x10 prints.

I used PSE and ON1 for processing.

He was happy, and that is all that counts!!!

Thanks,
Boone.

Thanks for the look, and the nice comments as well!

Thanks,
Boone.

Boone Loc: Groundhog Town USA

angler wrote:

Nice work.

Thanks for the look. As a portrait photographer, I do of course, do some retouching. However, restoring an old photo
is more time consuming.

But Hey...that's what friends are for!

Thanks for the look!

Thanks,
Boone.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Your statement, "He was happy, and that is all that counts!!!" is all that matters.
--Bob

Boone wrote:

I have a friend who ask me to restore an old photo.
I alimented some things that I thought were detracting, and worked with what I had from the original scan.

He loves "Both" of his mothers. The one on the left raised him, and the other is his "Birth Mother".

I made him two 8x10 prints.

I used PSE and ON1 for processing.

He was happy, and that is all that counts!!!
Thanks,
Boone.

Boone Loc: Groundhog Town USA

rmalarz wrote:

Your statement, "He was happy, and that is all that counts!!!" is all that matters.
--Bob

Right on!!!

Thanks,
Boone.

Toment Loc: FL, IL

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carlysue Loc: Columbus

Boone, you have eliminated all the clutter that didn't matter and have made a fine portrait for your friend. You are a good friend, using your skills and talents to give him a priceless gift to cherish.

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

OK. But what did you do? Scan? Re-photograph?
Pretty cool however you did it.

tcthome Loc: NJ

Great work. The important thing is he likes them.

Wuligal Loc: Slippery Rock, Pa.

Nice work, especially the crop.

Paul B. Loc: North Carolina

Good job

Boone Loc: Groundhog Town USA

Retired CPO wrote:

OK. But what did you do? Scan? Re-photograph?
Pretty cool however you did it.

I scanned the photo into my PC. Did the crop first in PSE. Removed some highlights and spots in PSE. Airbrushed most parts, Dodged & Burn as needed. Used ON1 to further develop. Resized, sharpened.

To retouch any old photo is time consuming, and each one is different. Basically, I only work on an old photo for a short time...about 1/2 hour a session. That way I don't start doing some things that are not needed, and my eyes don't get tired.

All retouching is an individuals perception. I try to keep focused on "What needs to be done"! There is no "SET WAY" to retouch any photo...I just follow my own feelings on each one.

Sorry if this is not a "Formula", but I tried to answer your questions as best I could.

And "I thank you for your time and the kind words!!!

Thanks,
Boone.

Boone Loc: Groundhog Town USA

carlysue wrote:

Boone, you have eliminated all the clutter that didn't matter and have made a fine portrait for your friend. You are a good friend, using your skills and talents to give him a priceless gift to cherish.

carlysue...
your comments made my day! And since I am familiar with your work, coming from you, I thank you.

"THANK YOU MUCH"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks,
Boone.