Photo Colourisation

Photo Colourisation

Professionally colourised photo of Japanese Navy solider wearing traditional army uniform.

Photo colourisation is a great way to bring a photo to life and can really pull on the nostalgia strings. It’s great as a gift to a loved one or friend or as a personal pick me up, particularly of those who are sadly no longer with us. Wether it be colourising a black and white photo or restoring a colour photo that’s faded over time, I can help you.

Photo Colourisation cost can fluctuate a lot depending on the complexity of the scene, prices range from £24 - £60+.

Quotes are free so don’t hesitate to get in touch!

How does it work?

  • Pile of old photos on wooden coffee table in various condition.

    Step 1. Find the photo

    You’re going through old things and find a whole heap of photos that have seen better days and need a bit of love.

    Or, maybe you just find one and you want to restore it to its former glory?

  • Image from within a post-box looking out with a hand with a bunch of mail reaching in.

    Step 2. Send in the photo(s).

    You send us the photo(s) by either:

    - Scanning them in yourself (see our guide on how to do this).

    - Send us the physical copy (if you’re comfortable doing so).

    - Drop the photos off in person to Nick Ford Photography, BN1 4LA.

  • Photo of young women with light damage.

    Step 3. We edit your photo(s).

    We get to work editing your photo(s) and send you updates along the way.

    Once revision one is completed, we will send you a side by side comparison of the before and after.

    If you’re happy, move on to step 4 - if not, we revise the restoration until you are!

  • Photo enhanced of you women after being lightly damaged

    Step 4. Reprint or admire digitally.

    The fun bit! Once you’re happy with your restoration, we send you a digital copy of both the original and the edited image.

    This is when you get to decide if you’d like any reprints for gifts or a frame to hang in your house, the sky is the limit.

  • This restoration is limited to two or fewer figures and doesn’t involve complex pattens. Perfect for solo or couple portraiture.

  • Next step up with a maximum of three people, this time including a few object and the possibility of a more complex background/more complex clothing.

  • Stepping up even further, including up to six people in total. This time with any object including things such as flowers with multiple colours and slightly in front of a more complex background. High resolution and clear image is required.

  • The sky is the limit - no limit to the number of people or objects in the scene. Much more intricate scenes with many details, large-scale group shots from school or military deployment. For this service, in particular, a very high-resolution and clear image is needed prior to work being carried out.