But these precious prints are vulnerable. Time, sunlight, and even the oils from our fingers can degrade them, causing colours to fade, images to blur, and memories to dim. That's why digitising your photographic prints is not just a good idea – it's the best way to preserve them and unlock a world of new possibilities, including making more prints.  

The Perils of Physical Photos:

Photographic prints, while cherished, are delicate. They can be damaged by water, torn, or even lost entirely. Beyond accidental damage, time itself is a major threat. Chemical processes used in developing photos can break down over time, leading to colour shifts, fading, and even the complete loss of the image. Storing them in less-than-ideal conditions can accelerate this deterioration.  

Digitisation: A Shield Against Time:

Digitising your photo prints creates a digital backup, a perfect replica of your images that is immune to the ravages of time. Once scanned, your photos are safe from fading, water damage, and other physical threats. These digital files can be stored on your computer, external hard drives, cloud storage, or even multiple locations for ultimate peace of mind.  

Unlocking the Digital World

Digitising your photos isn't just about preservation; it opens up a world of possibilities:

  • Sharing Made Easy: Instantly share your digitised photos with family and friends via email, social media, or online photo albums. Create private groups to share memories from special occasions or family gatherings.   
  • Reviving the Past: Digital editing tools allow you to restore faded colours, remove scratches and dust, and even enhance the sharpness of your old photos. Bring those cherished memories back to life!   
  • Creative Projects: Use your digitised photos to create stunning photo books, personalised gifts, slideshows, or even incorporate them into videos and documentaries. The possibilities are endless.   
  • The Joy of Printing (Again!): Once your photos are digital, you can easily make more prints! Create duplicates for family members, print enlargements for display, or even experiment with different print sizes and finishes. You can even create canvas prints, mugs, t-shirts, and other personalised items. The digital file becomes your master copy, allowing you to reproduce your photos in countless ways.    
  • Organised and Accessible: Digital photos are easy to organise, search, and access on your computer or mobile devices. No more sifting through boxes or albums to find a specific photo.

From Preservation to Proliferation

Digitising your photographic prints is an investment in your memories. It's a way to safeguard your past and create a legacy for the future. And, perhaps best of all, it gives you the freedom to share, enhance, and even reprint your cherished photos, ensuring that these precious moments continue to bring joy for generations to come. Don't let your memories fade away – digitise them today and unlock their full potential.

We can copy and convert:

  • Photographic prints
  • Black and white prints
  • Artworks
  • Posters
  • Anything flat

We also offer a location service to copy artworks on site using studio lighting and professional copy cameras.