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We are proud to be a Super Guarantee Partner! Restoration , Treasure Blends, Family Ancestry Slideshows & DVDs, Memorial (Funeral) Service presentations and Insurance Loss Documentation from Gary W. Sweetman Photography "What you did was amazing! When I looked into the photos (of her ancestors) it was like I was seeing them for the first time." ....testimonial from Jennifer.
Our restorations make great wall decor as well. Imagine having this wonderful canvas of your Great-Grandma's trip to Egypt in the 1930s! |
We have many other great reviews on Google, Angie's List, and various consumer websites. You are dealing with a real studio, with real people who care about your project and helping preserve your heritage for generations. And remember, ALL the work is done at our studio, not outsourced and your original stays with us!
In a rush? Memorial Service, birthday or anniversary? Just call! And below are a great examples of an Ancestry Slideshow/DVD and a Memorial Service/Celebration of life show. (you may have to press the "ESC" key first to silence the player piano background music, as the video sample has music)
Ancestry & Heritage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVVbp7M9ruU
Memorial Show for Choreographer Jimmy Hoskin's Celebration of Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYpu2TUvug4
We can also transfer your old 8mm, super 8, 16mm, VHS and Beta tapes to DVD.
This "art piece" restoration blends the family's Italian heritage map with early photos of the "homestead and Grandpa" back in Italy. Our client was soooo pleased! Restorations like these are usually made into wall portraits or stretched onto canvas. They make a great statement of both heritage and as an artwork.
The photo above was made into a 24x36 inch print from the family business in Alsace. Look at the boy with the "rolling hoop" (no wifi required)
Sometimes we uncover a real treasure! We restored this amazing 100 year old photo of a German Artist in her studio.
Below, on their 50th Anniversary, Gary incorporated one of their original wedding photos:
Now take a closer look at these. Keep scrolling and looking. Go all the way to the bottom. There are some great coupons (print them out and bring or mail them in! We accept restoration work worldwide!)
We often put the names and dates directly on the front of the photo so people know the relationship and age of the image....It's great!
Accidents happen! And before restoration can begin, we often need to provide Documentation of Damage for Insurance Claims.
The century old button above was ONLY 2 inches in diameter.
Bringing old memories to life. A Company 8th QM Training Regiment Camp Lee, VA November 25, 1941. Rolled and cracked in the attic, we restored the photo and friendships to share.
from Christmas..."Dear Gary, The photo's were very nice...We love them. You did a wonderful job. be assured if we need any pictures or photos done you will be who we get."
No, this isn't one of Gary's early wedding photos....but it IS a 70s image that is fading and in need of better composition. If you look at the edges (do this on your own images that you are thinking of having us restore) you can see the original color that was not faded by light exposure. For their 25th anniversary, the parents gave them a restored original on a NEW background.......but we didn't make the bow tie any smaller.....ah the 70s!
This done for a new Lithuanian Immigrant Museum. A photo
of "Mom and Dad" didn't exist. But now it does!
Great examples of before and after restoration for fading and stained photos.
Gary photographed the antique wedding dress to create a background for this project. The decades from their 1950s wedding through the 2000s are represented. Each image required restoration. Bring the divergent tones to a uniform sepia gives the art piece continuity. What can we create for you?
And below, our Color restoration, re-coloring, & hand coloring restoration section.
This was an interesting job. We needed to take the central core people, move up the signatures and loose the bell hop in the gold jacket. We also needed to extend the background. A great job! One for the gipper!
We are often "history detectives" as well...determining period colors. Note that patent leather purse.
A simple snapshot above is enhanced by color correction and shadow removal.
Since we have been in business for more than 45years, we have a great collection of frames...many of which have long been discontinued that might meet your needs to find a match. Years ago, Gary found a small glass manufacturer that was still making the 12x20, 14x20, and 16x20 convex and concave oval and cathedral glass. We bought several "lites" and still have a few. Let us know if we can help.
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