Professional Photo Restoration Services in Ottawa

Bring your treasured photographs back to life with expert, hand-crafted photo restoration. We specialize in restoring old, damaged, and faded photos with care, precision, and respect for the original image. Whether your photo is torn, cracked, discoloured, or simply worn with age, we can help preserve your memories for generations to come.

Old Photo Restoration

Time can take a toll on photographs. Fading, yellowing, cracks, and surface damage are common in older prints. Our old photo restoration service carefully revives vintage and antique photos while maintaining their original character.

This service is ideal for:

  • Family portraits and heirloom photographs

  • Antique and vintage prints

  • Historical or archival images

We restore clarity, contrast, and detail without over-editing, ensuring the photo still feels authentic.

Photo Repair & Damage Restoration

Physical damage doesn’t have to mean permanent loss. Using advanced digital techniques, we can repair a wide range of issues caused by age, handling, or environmental damage.

We can repair:

  • Torn or ripped photos

  • Cracks, creases, and folds

  • Water or moisture damage

  • Scratches, stains, and marks

Each image is restored by hand, with careful attention to texture, edges, and fine details.

Black & White Photo Restoration

Black and white photographs require a delicate balance of tones and contrast. We restore depth, sharpness, and detail while respecting the original lighting and mood of the image.

Includes:

  • Correcting faded highlights and shadows

  • Enhancing facial details and textures

  • Removing blemishes and age-related damage

Photo Colourization (Optional)

For clients who wish to see their history in colour, we offer professional photo colorization. Colours are applied thoughtfully and naturally to create a realistic, timeless result.

Perfect for:

  • Family portraits

  • Ancestral photographs

  • Memorial or tribute images

Colorization is optional and always done with care to preserve the integrity of the original photo.

High-Resolution Digital Restoration

All restorations are delivered as high-resolution digital files, suitable for professional printing, framing, albums, or sharing with family.

You’ll receive:

  • A print-ready digital file

  • A carefully restored image with natural results

  • Guidance on printing or archiving your photo

Our Restoration Process

  1. Free Consultation – You share your photo and restoration goals

  2. Assessment – We evaluate damage and recommend the best approach

  3. Hand Restoration – Every image is restored individually, never automated

  4. Final Review – We ensure quality, accuracy, and authenticity

5 STAR REVIEWS FROM CLIENTS

“Ryan Studio digitally restored a badly sun damaged photograph from 1916 into a museum quality piece which will be hanging in my office.”
— Tristan Armstrong

“Jeff Ryan did an exceptional job restoring a photo for use on a book cover. Experienced and professional, he was a pleasure to work with.

I highly recommend his services!”
— Victoria Ridley

“I brought Jeff some very old and faded photos. He regenerated them to look like they were taken yesterday. He is also a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend!”
— Mr. Craig Dunn

Serving Ottawa & Surrounding Areas

We proudly offer professional photo restoration services in Ottawa, including Nepean, Kanata, Orleans, Gatineau, and the Ottawa Valley. Digital services are also available for clients outside the region.

Request a Free Consultation

If you have an old or damaged photograph you’d like restored, we’d be honoured to help. Contact us today for a free consultation and let us bring your memories back to life.

Email—fourbyfive4x5@gmail.com | 613.599.5363

Ottawa photographer Jeff Ryan / Ryan Studio of Professional Portrait Photography & Imaging, Ottawa / Kanata Photographer / Nepean Photographer / Orléans Photographer / Barrhaven Photographer / Stittsville Photographer