Darel Roa PhotographyEST. 1973 · EDGEWOOD, WASHINGTON
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Photo restoration,
before & after.

Explore original photographs beside their restored versions, from faded portraits to torn and creased prints.

See the difference in the examples below, then tell us about the photograph you would like to restore.

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Tears, creases & stains.

Each example keeps the original and restored photograph together. Select either image to take a closer look.

A family portrait

Yellowing and surface marks give way to clearer faces and black-and-white detail.

BeforeOriginal photograph
Original yellowed portrait of a woman with two children, with creases and surface marks.
AfterRestored photograph
Restored black-and-white portrait of the woman and two children, with creases repaired and clearer faces.

A childhood photograph

Red stains and fading are removed from this portrait of two children.

BeforeOriginal photograph
Original portrait of two babies sitting together in white dresses, with red stains and fading.
AfterRestored photograph
Restored portrait of the two babies, with red stains removed and sharper black-and-white detail.

A torn crew photograph

Three separated pieces become a complete photograph, presented with an inset portrait and commemorative caption.

BeforeOriginal photograph
Original photograph of a ship's crew, torn into three large pieces.
AfterFinished restoration
Restored ship's-crew photograph with tears repaired, an inset portrait, and a caption plaque.

Repairing creases and worn edges

Deep vertical creases are repaired while the original group portrait remains the focus.

BeforeOriginal photograph
Original wide group photograph of men posed in rows, with vertical creases and damaged edges.
AfterRestored photograph
Restored version of the group photograph, with vertical creases repaired and clearer faces.

Portraits & color.

Familiar faces, clearer detail, and different ways to finish a restored portrait.

A portrait, with two restored finishes

The original color cast is corrected in one version; an alternate treatment gives the portrait a different finish.

BeforeOriginal photograph
Original portrait of a woman in a lace head covering, with faded detail and a strong orange cast.
AfterRestored color
Restored color portrait of the woman in a lace head covering, with more balanced tones and clearer facial detail.
AfterAlternate treatment
Another restored version of the portrait, in black and white with a pale-purple head covering.

Bringing color and detail back

A faded portrait at the loom is restored with clearer color in the clothing, yarn, and surrounding scene.

BeforeOriginal photograph
Original faded portrait of a woman weaving at an outdoor loom, with balls of yarn in a basket.
AfterRestored photograph
Restored portrait of the woman at the loom, with brighter colors and clearer clothing and yarn.

A closer look at a treasured portrait

This original comparison shows the small source photograph beside the larger restored result.

Before & afterBefore-and-after comparison
Before-and-after restoration of a couple's portrait; the enlarged result has clearer faces and stronger contrast.

Local history, brought into view.

Before-and-after restorations of photographs from Jovita and Edgewood.

Original historical photographs courtesy of the Edgewood Historical Society. Reproduction and restoration courtesy of Darel Roa Photography.

Jovita, 1918

A faded street scene is restored with clearer buildings, trees, and detail.

BeforeOriginal photograph
Original faded photograph labeled 'Jovita Wn. 1918,' showing a dirt road, wooden buildings, and utility poles.
AfterRestored historical print
Restored historical street photograph with clearer buildings and trees, captioned as 114th Avenue East looking north.

The general store at Jovita

Restoration brings stronger contrast and clearer signs to this local-history photograph.

BeforeOriginal photograph
Original faded photograph of people outside J. L. Mead's General Merchandise store in Jovita.
AfterRestored historical print
Restored photograph of the general store at Jovita and 114th Avenue East, with stronger contrast and clearer signs.

An earlier view of Edgewood

A yellowed road scene becomes a clearer historical print with an identifying caption.

BeforeOriginal photograph
Original faded photograph labeled 'Edgewood Wn.,' showing an unpaved road and fenced houses.
AfterRestored historical print
Restored photograph of the road and fenced houses, captioned as Meridian looking south from about Milton Way.

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you'd like restored?

Tell us about the photograph, its condition, and what you hope to bring back into view.

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