Category Archives: Photo Restoration

Take A Walk on the Irish Side

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Tina Garceau

Since it’s St. Patrick’s Day, I thought I’d give the Irish side of my family some equal time. This photo is of my grandfather, George Bradley (seated on the left) and his family, taken sometime in the early 1930s. The … Continue reading →

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A More Fashionable Time

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Tina Garceau

Another studio portrait taken of my grandmother and a relative/friend that I restored over the weekend. As I zoomed in to fix the creases and dust specks, I noticed that she was wearing pince-nez with a chain attached. These particular types … Continue reading →

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Mon Grand-Père

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Tina Garceau

Restoring recently acquired family photographs has been a side project of mine lately. During yesterday’s snowstorm, I worked on this photo of my grandfather, Ovila Garceau. Despite it’s age, this one was in great shape. Some minor tone and color … Continue reading →

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Ma Grand-Mère

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Tina Garceau

Among the family photos I’ve been sorting through is this beautiful portrait of my grandmother, Rhea Lajeunesse Garceau. From the clothing she’s wearing – it looks to have been taken in the early teens. For a one hundred year old … Continue reading →

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A Girl and Her Dog

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Tina Garceau

Another negative from our family photo collection from the early 1950s. I chose it because I thought it was a wonderful portrait of my father’s youngest sister, Ann Marie and his faithful dog, Teddy. Unlike the others, this particular negative … Continue reading →

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Join The Navy, See The World!

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Tina Garceau

Among my Father’s things was an envelope full of old negatives in various shapes and sizes. I plan on scanning and restoring the more interesting ones. This photo was taken in 1953, when Dad joined the Navy. Also pictured was … Continue reading →

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Dad

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Tina Garceau

The site has been quiet for a while because I was with my father who had become ill and passed away. I was hoping he would rally as he had done in the past, but it was not to be. He died on … Continue reading →

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Easter Photo Restoration

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Tina Garceau

  The problem with old color photographs is they fade. Here we have photo of Joe (center) and his siblings, John and Karen – looking like set extras on Mad Men. 

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A Photo Restoration

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Tina Garceau

Everyone has them – old photos or negatives that are faded, shoved in drawers, scratched, or damaged. Fortunately, they can be restored! 

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