Photo Restoration by Photo Artistry by Sher

Memories are IRREPLACEABLE!!! How many times have you found an old photo of your parents or great-grandparents, only to be dismayed by the condition of the print? Fortunately with today’s technology, some experience, skill and an eye for artistry, much of that image can be recaptured for your family.

I have been, first of all, an artist and a photographer nearly all of my life. Therefore, restoring photos has been a natural progression to an extra service we can offer clients. Because we want you to be happy with the results, we will email you the final image so that you can approve it before we print it.

The price categories listed below give you an idea of the typical costs of restoration services. Please keep in mind that it is impossible to accurately quote a photo restoration, photo retouching or photo archiving project without first seeing the condition of the original image. We will not proceed without first providing you with a quote and receiving confirmation as to what work you want done. Also, rest assured that we will never alter your original.

Estimates are always provided free of charge. If you refuse the estimate, the only charge you incur will be the shipping and handling charges involved with returning the original photograph (see fixed charges below).

VERY Minor Repair (one mark, one circled face, etc)   Priced from $10

Minor Photo Restoration Priced from $25.00
• Remove minor stains, dust, or scratches
• Remove "red eye"
• Repair minor cracks, creases, or tears
• Repair slight fading or discoloration


Moderate Photo Restoration Priced from $35.00
• Repair moderate discoloration or fading
• Repair damaged or missing edges
• Remove moderate scratches or tears
• Repair moderate water damage
• Repair creases and partially torn photos - (with no missing pieces)
• Repair or add background


Severe Photo Restoration Priced from $55.00
• Repair severe discoloration, severe stains or fading
• Reconstruct missing pieces or photos stuck to glass
• Repair severely damaged edges, creases and torn photos
• Repair or add background

• Reconstruct facial damage


Additional Services Priced from $ 15.00 (per service) in addition to restoration
• Add or remove backgrounds
• Change elements of pictures such as the clothing or hair color
• Remove objects or people
• Create individual portraits
• Colorizing

Fixed charges are as follow:
• 4x6” prints of your refinished photo
• 5x7” prints of your refinished photo
• 8x10” prints of your refinished photo

• Larger sizes available by quote (based on quality of print) (2 or more receive 10% discount)
• Copy image(s) to CD (in conjunction with retouching or restoration services) $6 ea., includes CD and case
• Shipping and handling charge (via USPS Registered Mail) $8.50


How to order by email or mail
- PayPal (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, etc)

- Post office Money Order


Orders by Mail
- Receive a restoration photo print or prints.
- Receive a restoration digital photo file or files by email.

- Your originals will be returned with the completed order.


Sher Creel
Email: screel@cox.net

The Golden Time of Day

It seems to me that, on most days, the best lighting is saved 'til last.. no matter how tired you are from a long day at work, at play, it's always enjoyable to take a minute to enjoy that golden glow that often heralds the coming of dusk.

Looking at this picture of Cindie sitting on a park bench in a pool of woodsy ferns, it's easy to see why this is my VERY favorite time of the day to shoot. I love the way the sun outlines the arch of bamboo in the background, brushes the fern with gold and kisses her hair with honey.

The golden late afternoon lighting makes magic, and it's one of my favorite things I love about what I do.

SR Cards - Seniors love to trade their own custom-designed photo cards!

These are but a few of the photo cards that can be custom-designed for your senior. The layouts and looks are limited only to the imagination!

You can have:
1) wallet-sized photo cards for seniors to trade with each other
2) 411 cards with social information
3) any can be enlarged and framed as a stand-alone portrait
4) it can even be made into your FB profile pic!!!

Many more layouts available


Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR.

This Is YOUR Time... Your Senior Photo Session!

Richarda's not only got a gorgeous face, but she's got game. She's got a sense of adventure and fun that enabled us to get some awesome photos for her shoot. The later the afternoon got, the more relaxed she got and the better the pictures got!!! Just wanted to share with you one of the last ones of the day. Isn't she lovely?! Thanks, Richarda, for making my day!!

Angel with a Funny Face

Angel is a beautiful and poised young lady with dreams of being a model. But I did get her to cut loose with one goofy but adorable face. She was a joy to work with!!

Shot of the Week, January 3, 2011

Working with this family of brothers and sister was an absolute HOOT! Lots of energy, giggles, and fun. You can't fake that!

Let the Neighborhood be Your Studio

Sometimes the best of backgrounds is right outside your front (or back door). These pics were shot just taking an "adventure walk" around the neighborhood. I used the "borrowed vistas" of neighbors whose wonderful old live oaks and architecture provided rich colors in the background. Very spontaneous and free.

Come along on our walk...