Need help fixing torn photograph: I will try our sob story. My dad died of dementia last year. We found TONS of photos he ripped up -no reason why. Anyway there was a picture I found...

Brenda IS Scottish Loc: GOLDEN Colorado

I will try our sob story. My dad died of dementia last year. We found TONS of photos he ripped up -no reason why. Anyway there was a picture I found of dad with my brother which is wonderful. I would like to get it fixed and give to my brother as a gift. I have NO photoshop/lightroom skills. It is in 4 pieces pretty cleanly tore. Can someone stitch it for me? I can only afford a small amount to pay someone. Can someone help? Thanks. Brenda

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Brenda, I'll be happy to try and help you with this. Here's a couple of examples of what I can do. The first one was published in a book on photo retrouching and restoration.

http://malarz.com/services/as/index.html

http://malarz.com/services/sailor/index.html

If you do decide to let me help you, we can discuss how to scan the photo(s) etc.

--Bob

Brenda IS Scottish wrote:

I will try our sob story. My dad died of dementia last year. We found TONS of photos he ripped up -no reason why. Anyway there was a picture I found of dad with my brother which is wonderful. I would like to get it fixed and give to my brother as a gift. I have NO photoshop/lightroom skills. It is in 4 pieces pretty cleanly tore. Can someone stitch it for me? I can only afford a small amount to pay someone. Can someone help? Thanks. Brenda

47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range

Brenda, I’m in Erie, CO and have some experience with restoring old photographs if the previous poster doesn’t work for you, I'd be happy to give it a shot.

StanMac Loc: Tennessee

I’ll be pleased to help with that. Check your private messages.

Stan

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

rmalarz wrote:

Brenda, I'll be happy to try and help you with this. Here's a couple of examples of what I can do. The first one was published in a book on photo retrouching and restoration.

http://malarz.com/services/as/index.html

http://malarz.com/services/sailor/index.html

If you do decide to let me help you, we can discuss how to scan the photo(s) etc.

--Bob

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Thanks for the thumbs, Longshadow.
--Bob

Longshadow wrote:

Wallen Loc: Middle Earth

rmalarz wrote:

Brenda, I'll be happy to try and help you with this. Here's a couple of examples of what I can do. The first one was published in a book on photo retrouching and restoration.

http://malarz.com/services/as/index.html

http://malarz.com/services/sailor/index.html

If you do decide to let me help you, we can discuss how to scan the photo(s) etc.

--Bob

Wallen Loc: Middle Earth

47greyfox wrote:

Brenda, I’m in Erie, CO and have some experience with restoring old photographs if the previous poster doesn’t work for you, I'd be happy to give it a shot.

Wallen Loc: Middle Earth

StanMac wrote:

I’ll be pleased to help with that. Check your private messages.

Stan

Wallen Loc: Middle Earth

Brenda IS Scottish wrote:

I will try our sob story. My dad died of dementia last year. We found TONS of photos he ripped up -no reason why. Anyway there was a picture I found of dad with my brother which is wonderful. I would like to get it fixed and give to my brother as a gift. I have NO photoshop/lightroom skills. It is in 4 pieces pretty cleanly tore. Can someone stitch it for me? I can only afford a small amount to pay someone. Can someone help? Thanks. Brenda

I've seen some answer to your call and it looks like your in good hands.

tramsey Loc: Texas

rmalarz wrote:

Brenda, I'll be happy to try and help you with this. Here's a couple of examples of what I can do. The first one was published in a book on photo retrouching and restoration.

http://malarz.com/services/as/index.html

http://malarz.com/services/sailor/index.html

If you do decide to let me help you, we can discuss how to scan the photo(s) etc.

--Bob

That takes talent, knowledge and patience. Congrats

armymsg

rmalarz wrote:

Brenda, I'll be happy to try and help you with this. Here's a couple of examples of what I can do. The first one was published in a book on photo retouching and restoration.

http://malarz.com/services/as/index.html

http://malarz.com/services/sailor/index.html

If you do decide to let me help you, we can discuss how to scan the photo(s) etc.

--Bob

That is amazing!

JFCoupe Loc: Kent, Washington

It is wonderful to see the responses to the OP and the offers to assist in restoring the cherished image.

And for the examples posted, amazing work restoring the images.

Menkaure Loc: Michigan

I have been known to fix bad pics but I cannot match the examples I saw here. You look like you have some good choices.

nervous2 Loc: Provo, Utah

rmalarz wrote:

Brenda, I'll be happy to try and help you with this. Here's a couple of examples of what I can do. The first one was published in a book on photo retrouching and restoration.

http://malarz.com/services/as/index.html

http://malarz.com/services/sailor/index.html

If you do decide to let me help you, we can discuss how to scan the photo(s) etc.

--Bob

Two comments: (1) your work is amazing--especially of the sailor; and (2) you are a truly good Samaritan to offer your assistance. On behalf of us all, thank you.