Photo Preservation & Restoration FAQs

Feldman's Photography has been serving clients since 1982. For more than four decades, we have specialized in photo restoration, photo digitizing, and photographic preservation services.

We proudly serve:

• Tampa Bay
• St. Petersburg
• Clearwater
• Lakeland

We also work with clients throughout the United States.

Our primary services include:

• Photos Digitized & Scanned
• Photo Restoration & Repairs
• Photos Restored
• Info Request Form Consultations
• Training Videos and Educational Resources

Clients choose us because of our experience, attention to detail, commitment to preservation, and personalized customer service. Since 1982, we have helped preserve countless photographs and family collections.

We scan a variety of photographic materials, including:

• Printed photographs
• Slides
• Negatives

Digitizing creates a secure digital backup of your images, helping protect them from future deterioration, accidental damage, and loss.

Yes. We specialize in slide digitization and can convert aging slide collections into high-quality digital images.

Absolutely. Negative scanning is one of our most requested services and often reveals image detail that may not be visible in printed photographs.

Yes. All original materials remain your property and are carefully returned after the digitization process.

Digitizing helps:

• Preserve family history
• Create digital backups
• Simplify photo sharing
• Improve organization
• Protect against future deterioration

We regularly restore photographs affected by:

• Tears
• Cracks
• Water damage
• Fading
• Scratches
• Creases
• Stains
• Discoloration

In many cases, yes. Every image is different, but professional restoration techniques can often recover photographs that appear beyond repair.

Depending on the image and available details, missing portions can often be digitally recreated and restored.

No. Restoration work is performed on a digital copy, helping preserve the original image while enhancing the restored version.

Yes. Black-and-white photographs are among the most common restoration projects we complete.

Common causes include:

• Aging
• Humidity
• Sunlight exposure
• Water damage
• Improper storage
• Frequent handling

Yes, we can digitize all the pages of your books. 

Photo restoration refers to the repair process. Photos restored refers to the completed results after restoration work has been performed.

Every project is unique. Some photographs require minor enhancements, while others experience dramatic transformations through restoration.

In many cases, color correction techniques can significantly improve faded photographs and restore visual balance.

Yes. Family portraits are one of the most frequently restored photograph types we work with.

Yes. Once restoration is complete, many images can be prepared for enlargement and printing.

Photographs should be stored in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperature fluctuations.

Digitizing is one of the most effective preservation tools available, but proper storage of original photographs remains important as well.

We recommend maintaining multiple backups using different storage methods whenever possible.

Photographs document family history, personal milestones, and important events. Preservation helps ensure those memories remain available for future generations.

Getting started is easy. Simply call our office or complete the Info Request Form to discuss your project.

Depending on your location and project requirements, we can discuss the most convenient options for safely handling your materials.

Yes. Many clients combine digitization and restoration services to maximize preservation efforts.

Helpful information includes:

• Type of photographs
• Number of images
• Current condition
• Preservation goals
• Contact information

Yes. We regularly assist clients with extensive photo collections, family archives, and historical image collections.