Help restoring photo for Grandma's 80th Birthday!

[wholetthe15]

Hey guys,

I'm not the best at photoshop so I'm looking for some assistance in restoring this photo. I was able to make my grandma's face and dress more clear, but I'm having trouble bringing any of the background back to life, like the globe and the bookshelf. I'm also looking to color this photo after its done being restored, we'd like to use this as the centerpiece to her surprise party.

Any help would be so greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

http://i.imgur.com/vMgj7vi.jpg

[lurch]

Re: Help restoring photo for Grandma's 80th Birthd

You'll have to correct the yellowish color cast before proceeding. You have a good start.

[palms]

Re: Help restoring photo for Grandma's 80th Birthd

I was in the mood for a mess around and came up with this one, but i couldnt get a background i liked to work ! could do with more time spent on it but i have run out of that priceless commodity

[philbach]

Re: Help restoring photo for Grandma's 80th Birthd

Very Nice, Palms. This looks like a studio shot to me and my guess would be that the background should be somewhat diffuse. If the photo is colorized I would imagine there should be some sort of a sepia color in the background

[wholetthe15]

Re: Help restoring photo for Grandma's 80th Birthd

wow Palms! that really looks fantastic! thank you. Its a much better job than I did and it gives me something to work with

[Cupcake]

Re: Help restoring photo for Grandma's 80th Birthd

I like the warm look.