Very Old Picture...could use some help please: This was sent to me recently by my nephew...its a pic of a little boy that was in our family...He born in 1917 and died of the flu in...

ggttc Loc: TN

This was sent to me recently by my nephew...its a pic of a little boy that was in our family...He born in 1917 and died of the flu in 1921...this seems to be the only photo of him.

Could one of you kind folks tell me the best way to clean it up...I have photoshop...but this is way over my head...point me in a general direction.

Any and all help would be kindly appreciated.

Thanks
Greg

MARLON

Costco can restore old photo's:
you get a CD and a 5x7 for $30.00
They can even make it in color or black and white,
remove anything unwanted features such as a person,
a towell on the shoulder, background, etc.

Bkh42 Loc: N.I. UK

ggttc wrote:

This was sent to me recently by my nephew...its a pic of a little boy that was in our family...He born in 1917 and died of the flu in 1921...this seems to be the only photo of him.

Could one of you kind folks tell me the best way to clean it up...I have photoshop...but this is way over my head...point me in a general direction.

Any and all help would be kindly appreciated.

Thanks
Greg

That is a nice photo which shows the "history" of that time my only advice would be to not lose that
Sorry I cannot be of help practically

Brenda

cockney greg Loc: London E17

ggttc wrote:

This was sent to me recently by my nephew...its a pic of a little boy that was in our family...He born in 1917 and died of the flu in 1921...this seems to be the only photo of him.

Could one of you kind folks tell me the best way to clean it up...I have photoshop...but this is way over my head...point me in a general direction.

Any and all help would be kindly appreciated.

Thanks
Greg

I'm certainly no expert, just enhanced it a little. I'm sure you'll get better replies. Had to have a go 'cause you're a Greg!

dugole Loc: Matawan, New Jersey

Start with a good scanned image of the original. Simple procedures with PShop, such as Healing Tool to remove blemishes such as scratches in the background - basically it will copy and match areas immediately surrounding the area to be fixed. Also a simple use of the Contrast Tool does wonders. And finally a little bit of the Sharpening Tool. If the original is black and white you might try adding a little Sepia - it will add some warmth to the picture.

Cockney Greg did a good job.

1066 Loc: England

ggttc wrote:

This was sent to me recently by my nephew...its a pic of a little boy that was in our family...He born in 1917 and died of the flu in 1921...this seems to be the only photo of him.

Could one of you kind folks tell me the best way to clean it up...I have photoshop...but this is way over my head...point me in a general direction.

Any and all help would be kindly appreciated.

Thanks
Greg

If you want to try and fix this try Youtube and type in Photoshop tutorials, and find the relevant photo fixing techniques. Meanwhile here's a quick edit I've done to show what can be done (this is not the best but simply something to compare). I hope this helps.

selmslie Loc: Fernandina Beach, FL, USA

ggttc wrote:

...Could one of you kind folks tell me the best way to clean it up...

Your first step should be to retake the photo with two light sources at a 45 degree angle each from the right and left. This will eliminate the problem you have with the silver reflecting back at the camera. Working with the new image will then be easier.

I would then convert from color to B&W and play with the contrast and brightness until you get what you want.

Brifea Loc: Southampton, UK

I've had a go of getting something out of your photo, but there was so much noise in the image that I've had to paint out most of the background. It's not perfect but I think it looks a little better.

ggttc Loc: TN

MARLON wrote:

Costco can restore old photo's:
you get a CD and a 5x7 for $30.00
They can even make it in color or black and white,
remove anything unwanted features such as a person,
a towell on the shoulder, background, etc.

Good idea...thanks

vooda Loc: Bribie Island,QLD,Australia

Hope you approve........

Atg Ni Loc: Flagstaff, Arizona

Spent about 20 minutes on this. It has possibilities. All the advice you've gotten so far is sound. You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear...but you can definitely improve things. This is part of your family and a little microcosm of history. I'd love to hear the story. The original was taken around 1920 and the "frame" shows that era. Hang onto and preserve the original!

ggttc Loc: TN

cockney greg wrote:

I'm certainly no expert, just enhanced it a little. I'm sure you'll get better replies. Had to have a go 'cause you're a Greg!

Thank you...very nice.

BigDaddy Loc: Pittsburgh, PA

vooda wrote:

Hope you approve........

I like your work on this one vooda. You should have clicked on (store original) to better see your efforts.

ggttc Loc: TN

Atg Ni wrote:

Spent about 20 minutes on this. It has possibilities. All the advice you've gotten so far is sound. You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear...but you can definitely improve things. This is part of your family and a little microcosm of history. I'd love to hear the story. The original was taken around 1920 and the "frame" shows that era. Hang onto and preserve the original!

Thank you for taking the time...very nicely done.
That is actually my great grandfather in the image...Michealangelo Gullota and his son Micheal..Italian immigrents in the early 1900's.

ggttc Loc: TN

vooda wrote:

Hope you approve........

I approve!!! Wow!
Would you be kind enough to download the orginal when you get a chance.