This image was in decent shape for its age. I was glad the tear didn't cut into the eyes or mouth on this one. An easy fix, clean up and clone two large rips. Spot for dust and adjust contrasts and color levels and this photo is done.

Another restoration

In this case our client wished us to restore and enlarge her cherished childhood photo. The original image is a small 2x2 inches. It also has many tiny cracks and some scratches. Fortunately the scratches do not run across the face. The final image was made into an 8x10 including the added mat. The image cleaned up fairly nice considering the original image was in rough shape. Click on image to enlarge.

Restoration Project

In this restoration our client would like the image retouched and enlarged. The original photo was 2.25 inches by 2.25 inches. Very small indeed. I first make a copy of the original as I do with all my restorations by photographing it with my Nikon D3 then uploading the image to NX2. I then adjust the contrast and black and white tones and do any straightening of my project. It is then transferred to CS3 and I do most of the retouching and dust spotting with the patch tools. I then increase the size and add a mat border to make the final image 5x7.

A couple more of Nathan with his hat. Wendy thinks he looks like a little old time paper boy in these. One has to admit he captures your heart with sweet innocence. All images were shot with Nikon D3, 24-70 mm lens. In studio set up with four strobes.

Nathan Daniel Muth, 8 mos

Today we did a photo session with my grandson. Nathan wore his Christmas outfit. He was adorable. I used a green screen for a background so I could change it to what ever I wanted later. Nathan was very cooperative an I got some great expressions. Here are a few from his session that I really liked. Click on images to enlarge.

November Special

Our November special this month is for high school seniors. Use the pass code below and receive a 10% discount on your senior pictures in the month of November.
Pass Code is: SENIORS

Happy Halloween

Today is the last day of the month and that means it is Halloween. The spookiest scariest day of the year. The Portrait Gallery and its staff hope you have a fun, happy and safe day. Enjoy!