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If you are looking for a one-of-a-kind treatment for a special photograph, then consider hand-coloring. Photographs that have been hand-colored evoke a mood that is somewhat nostalgic, yet contemporary.

Hand-coloring transforms an ordinary black and white photo into a unique work of art. Color photos can be used as well; however they must first be converted to black & white, through a technique called "channel blending," which I have perfected over many years of restoration work.

Because the treatment and application of color should be subtle and understated, hand-coloring is a painstaking process, but the results are worth it.

Image of faded monochrome photo of young bride circa 1940s holding bouquet of flowers, contrast enhanced, flaws retouched, detail restored and hand colored. Click here for larger image. Image of faded color portrait of Italian-Amercian great-grandmother circa 1910, contrast enhanced, detail restored, hand colored and cropped in oval vignette. Click here for larger image. Image of faded monchrome photo of Cessna aircraft from 1950s contrast enhanced, detail restored, overall retouching including all aircraft markings, recreate cockpit and windshield, and hand colored. Click here for larger image.Image of extremely faded, damaged early 19th century color photo of Italian-Amercian plowman and horses in field, contrast enhanced, color restored and hand colored. Click here for larger image.
Image of faded monchrome portrait of WWII African American aviator, contrast enhanced, detail restored, flaws retouched, sepia tinted and alternate hand colored version. Click here for larger image. Image of sun damaged, faded high school portrait of young woman from Connecticut circa 1960s, contrast enhanced, color and detail restored and hand colored. Click here for larger image. Image of monochrome photo of Italian-Amercian family group from New York group in backyard circa 1945, contrast enhanced, flaws retouched, detail restored, and hand colored. Click here for larger image.