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Can you repair a blurred photo?

This is a question I often get asked and it is also a photo restorers worst nightmare.

In short the answer is maybe, because of this we always advise customers to send us the photo rather than explain as we will be able to tell almost immediately upon glancing at the photo.

Mild blurring can sometimes be remedied with photo restoration / image enhancement techniques and clarity software but there is only so much that we can do.

Heavy blurring (normally occurs with camera movement as the shutter closes) regrettably cannot be fixed, we may be able to make some improvement but you would never be able to restore or clarify completely.

Unfortunately the general public are miss led by films and TV programs that show a  blurry image of someone’s face suddenly becoming   crystal clear on a  monitor or screen,  If only that were true but the fact is that you can only enhance or clarify what is there.

Feedback Pros and Cons

It is always nice to read feedback on websites this gives the customer an idea of the service you are going to get before you start using it.

The problem with feedback is that the customer is not always sure if the feedback is genuine or whether the owner just entered the comments themselves with made up names etc.

For this reason we decided to add the actual examples of the photo restoration and photo repairs carried out, by placing the before and after images alongside the clients comments. Obviously the clients full permission was granted prior to any submission.

Some may argue that this could still be made up or bogus, but we feel that in this way it adds more strength to the feedback, also we would have to be pretty foolish to place images with feedback if they were not legitimate incase the photos were recognized, then of course we could be sued.

 We are not suggesting that feedback on other sites is bogus, this is just our way of demonstrating the service that we provide by showing examples visually from actual customers. We feel it also adds strength and allows the customer to send the link to friends and family, which sometimes results in more custom and site popularity.

Why not visit our site and the feedback sections where you will see for yourself.

Why We Don’t Use Post

So you’ve decided to have a damaged photo repaired.  Or perhaps you have an idea for a collage or some other creative treatment for your photos.  Now what do you do?  Some photo repair and digital image enhancement services expect you to pack up your photos and send them through the post.  In reality, that is not a good idea.

Doctor Photo is a photo restoration service that does not even accept photos that are sent through the mail.  There are a number of reasons for this, but it boils down to providing faster, more secure service to you. 

Faster Service 

How long does it take for a package that you send to arrive at its destination?  If you are willing to pay extra, you could get your package delivered the next day.  Well, that’s a day too long.  By sending you photo in by email you can usually have the restoration completed and back in your possession the very same day. 

All you have to do is scan the original photo into the computer, and then send the digital image as an email attachment.  It arrives at its destination in seconds.  If you do not have the ability to scan photos, you could ask a friend, or go to your local photo shop or office supply store.  Your local library may also have the ability to scan photos. 

Secure Service 

Another advantage of sending a digital copy is that there is no risk of further damage to your original photo.  It does happen that packages that are sent through the post become damaged or even lost.  When you send the image through email the original photo never leaves your possession. 

If there is a mistake made with the photo repairs, or if the final result is not what you wanted, it can be changed digitally.  There will not be any alterations to your original photo.  If for some reason you are not completely satisfied with the results, you have not lost anything. 

No financial commitment or deposit 

When you order Doctor Photos photo restoration service you are not asked to pay for any of the work upfront.  Once the work is complete you are sent a watermarked copy of your photo for your inspection.  It is only after the job has met your expectations that you will pay for the work that was done.

You see, there are several very good reasons we don’t do post.  The biggest of those reasons is that we want to make sure you get the best service we can provide.