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More Samples and Services Here are some additional samples of services I offer. If you have an idea for a project that you don't see here, feel free to inquire. I can probably do it for you. Colorization & Variations 
This black and white photo was not only restored but also colorized. The client supplied notes on appropriate colors, and they were added to the photo once the damaged areas were repaired. For your project, colors could also be obtained from other snapshots, clothing samples, etc., but if none of that is available and all you have is a mental picture or general idea of what colors should be used, I can usually work with that. 
The reverse process is also available; color photos can be converted to black and white for a more artistic look, or sepia for that antique feel. This photo had a new background put in to take away some of the distracting elements, and then most of the photo was desaturated to black and white, leaving a hint of color in some areas. Photo Alterations 
In this project, the couple in the photo had gone on a once-in-a-lifetime trip out west... but the only photo that was taken of them at the Grand Canyon was accidentally deleted from the memory card. Fortunately, they had a few other pictures they'd taken of the Grand Canyon, and they had a few photos of themselves that were taken on the same trip. I was able to combine a couple of these pictures to replace the photo that was lost. This process can also be used when you're trying to get a good group shot. You know what happens: no matter how many shots you take, someone's always blinking or looking away or making a face or not smiling... or someone walked across in the background... or you didn't get to be in the picture because you were busy taking the picture. Not to worry. Bring me your shots and I'll combine them to make one great shot of your group. I can also take out the distracting stuff you didn't mean to get in the picture - like the fence in the sample below. Retouching 
Retouching involves small alterations to remove blemishes or unwanted elements. This photo of a horse didn't turn out quite as well as the photographer had hoped; it was a little washed-out, and the fence was in the way. I was able to remove the fence and adjust the density to get closer to the actual color of the horse. I also retouched the spots where there were burrs on the horse. Collages 
Sometimes several photos are taken at an event but there's only room for one in the scrapbook or newsletter. A collage gets all the shots into one photo, saving work and space. It also makes a great keepsake for people who attended - or even folks who couldn't be there. 
Slideshows The slideshow makes a great addition to events such as weddings, anniversaries, birthday parties, graduations, or any occasion where you'd like to share a number of photos with a group of people without having to pass your photo album around the room. You bring your pictures; I scan them and arrange them on a DVD for you, ready to play. They can be arranged in a particular order, if you prefer, and music can be added. Text and dates can also be added to individual photos or between slides - helpful for family gatherings where everyone may not recognize all the relatives from many years ago. 
Audio & Video Although audio cassettes are becoming less common, I can still offer the service of copying them or transferring them to CD. A limited amount of editing is possible, but please be aware that improvement in sound quality is highly unlikely. As with any digital-from-analog transfer, the copy is limited by the quality of the source tape. Video transfers to DVD are available from VHS tapes, MiniDV tapes, and some VHS-C tapes, as well as media cards and some hard-drive camcorders. Some editing services may also be available, depending upon the project. As with sound recordings, improvement in visual quality is unlikely; editing is limited to eliminating gaps or unwanted parts of the original recording. (These services are available only for your own videos; I cannot copy professional or copyrighted material for you without a copyright release.) Framing 
A variety of framing projects are available, from simply putting your photo in a frame to shadow-boxing collections of items. You may supply your own frame, order a custom frame from the catalogs I have available, or if you prefer, I may be able to find a frame locally for you. I can also restore old frames in need of repair. (Sorry, I cannot replace broken convex glass.) For displaying your picture, matting and conservation-style framing is strongly recommended to help protect your print from damage by humidity, exposure to light, etc. Business Cards & Calling Cards 
Your card stands out when it's printed in full color with your own photo. Don't have a photo but have an idea? Tell me about it and I probably have a photo on file that would make a great background for your card. All you need to supply is the information you want on your card. Pricing Please bear in mind that because of the nature of the process on most of these services, there is a wide range of pricing and turnaround time. In order to give you an accurate estimate, I need to look at your project and assess what needs to be done. Contact me to arrange a free consultation. (423)943-1324 P.O. Box 3024, Johnson City, TN 37602 E-mail: foxfire919@yahoo.com. Thank you for your business! Back to Previous Page © Copyright 2009-2010 by P.L. Miller |