Photo Restoration - - Newbie here!

Zepplinn · #1 03-12-2008, 07:19 AM

Hi there! Few weeks ago I found this site and find it very good what you do here. I have lot of time from work since I just work every second week. I have practice a lot and getting better. I have seen these challenges. For my taste these old b/w photos loose a little bit charm and story when people try to color them. Some work are very good. But for my taste b/w should stay that way. I post a sample of my work when I am ready. I think I have a very good hobby with this. Hope it lead to something more. Keep up the good work here.

klassylady25 · #2 03-12-2008, 07:59 AM

B/W is usually only colored at a client request. Most of the others is play. Like you, I love the old black and whites. Sepia is usually a process of age. I return those to vanilla or off white.

Everyone has their niche' with restoration. My skill has been honed through Operation Photo Rescue. I love not only the old B/W but those that you really have to work on through damage. http://www.operationphotorescue.org/ Drop in and view the galleries.

Hugs,
C

Zepplinn · #3 03-12-2008, 02:00 PM

Thank you for the link. Since I am from Iceland. I sadly say I didnt think about this part of the damage. I saw a lot of amazing job there.

klassylady25 · #4 03-12-2008, 02:56 PM

If you ever want to join us at OPR you're welcome. There are three levels of restoration and you can start where you feel comfortable.

We'd love to see you there.

And welcome to RetouchPro too.

Candice

Zepplinn · #5 03-12-2008, 04:05 PM

yes I thought about it. It is a very good idea. You never learn to swim if you dont jump in to the pool. I try and see if I can help.

Kraellin · #6 03-12-2008, 10:37 PM

welcome to RP, Zepplinn.

now, dont let candice drag you off to OPR when you just got here

we've got lots of stuff for you to work and practice on here, too

Zepplinn · #7 03-13-2008, 01:51 AM

Yes thank you for that! I have plenty of time on my hand. This is very good for me. I have been trying a few pictures with ok result. When I have better screen and I am satisfy to post here I do that. For now I have just My Thinkpad laptop. I think I have a good time here.

Kraellin · #8 03-13-2008, 08:23 AM

good. and have fun