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The Magnificent Seven

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Tina Garceau

Another photo restoration of an old photograph of my grandmother – Rhea Garceau, seated in the middle. I’m not certain who the other women are – but being that two of them are dead ringers for my cousins, I think it’s … 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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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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A Quilt for Katie

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Tina Garceau

Our niece Katie is going to make our family a little bit bigger next month – she’s having a baby boy! Katie is a roller derby queen who loves donuts, sriracha, and has a great sense of humor. Which will come … Continue reading →

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Why So Serious?

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Joe_Williams

John Capewell (the man in the middle) has taken photos similar to this before where he’s managed to include himself in a picture of his immediate family, but I’m not sure why everyone is wearing such a sour expression. It’s … Continue reading →

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John Pulls the Strings

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Joe_Williams

Here’s another photograph in which photographer John Capewell wanted to include himself. The string Capewell is tugging on is attached to a shutter release on the camera. His hand is slightly blurred from the motion of triggering the shot. He’s … Continue reading →

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Elijah Wood, Time Traveler

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Joe_Williams

When I was originally sorting through these glass negatives, I was struck by this young man’s resemblance to actor Elijah Wood. If you’re not familiar with Wood, he is best known for playing the character Frodo in the Lord of … Continue reading →

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Smile for the Camera…Oh, never mind.

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Joe_Williams

I’m guessing, but this looks to be John B. Capewell’s brother-in-law, niece who showed up in last week’s photo and sister. It looks like they’re shot in the same room as last week’s shot only this trio is a little … Continue reading →

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