Print, Slide and Photo Negative Scanning Service - Poole, Dorset

We specialise in scratch removal, colour correction etc

Negative film image after scanning but before any editing.

Above – a film negative that had remained undiscovered for about 40 years! Here it is, as scanned, before any editing. The colour wasn’t too bad, but there were numerous scratches and the image was rather faded. Click on image to see a larger version.

Negative film image after scanning, contrast correction, scratch reduction etc.

Above – the same film negative after scratch and noise reduction, contrast correction etc.
Click on image to see a larger version.

I've found some old film slides, can you scan them for me?

Yes, we can scan most film slides, apart from if they’re a non-standard size.

Unless they’re extremely damaged, hugely under or over-exposed, we should be able to get something decent from the scan. The resulting size will depend on the quality of the original.

All scanned images are colour corrected. We also try to minimise ‘noise’ (graininess) in photos, although it’s not always possible to eradicate it completely.

You then need to decide if you want the scans as digital images, or whether you want them printed.

» We also offer a photo re-touching service. This is not included in the price for scanning unless you specify this.


» PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT BULK SCAN SLIDES, SO IF YOU HAVE LOTS AND LOTS OF THEM THEN WE MAY NOT HAVE THE CAPACITY TO HELP.

I've found some old film negatives, can you scan them for me?

Yes, we can scan film negatives, apart from if they’re a non-standard size.

Unless they’re extremely damaged, hugely under or over-exposed, we should be able to get something decent from the scan. The resulting size will depend on the quality of the original.

All scanned images are colour corrected. We also try to minimise ‘noise’ (graininess) in photos, although it’s not always possible to eradicate it completely.

You then need to decide if you want the scans as digital images, or whether you want them printed.

» We also offer a photo retouching service. This is not included in the price for scanning unless you specify this.


» PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT BULK SCAN NEGATIVES, SO IF YOU HAVE LOTS AND LOTS OF THEM THEN WE MAY NOT HAVE THE CAPACITY TO HELP.

I have some old photo prints, can you scan them for me?

Yes, we can scan old photos. The resulting size will depend on the quality of the original.

All scanned images are colour corrected. We also try to minimise ‘noise’ (graininess) in photos, although it’s not always possible to eradicate it completely.

You then need to decide if you want the scans as digital images, or whether you want them printed.

» We also offer a photo retouching service. This is not included in the price for scanning unless you specify this.

I don't want anything scanned, I just want my digital images tidied up (photo retouching)

We can retouch digital images. This can include colour correction, contrast, brightness, cropping, straightening up lines, removing annoying distractions from photos etc.

Just tell us what you want to be done and we’ll most likely be able to help.

Prices for all types of photo retouching upon request.

My slides, negatives or prints are scratched, can you help?

Yes, unless they’re ‘beyond repair’ we should be able to eradicate scratches from slides, negatives and prints to produce a scratch-free photograph. This is known as photo retouching.

We also try to minimise ‘noise’ (graininess) in photos, although it’s not always possible to eradicate it completely.

The price depends on how badly affected your photos are.

My original photo prints are faded, can you help?

Yes, unless they’re extremely faded and lacking in detail, or over/under exposed, we should be able to produce a better photograph.

» We also offer a photo retouching service. This is not included in the price unless you specify this.

My original photos are tiny, can you make them larger?

Yes, sometimes, but this depends on the quality and size of the original.

» We also offer a photo retouching service. This is not included in the price unless you specify this.

Can you colour correct my prints or negatives?

All scanned prints or negatives are colour corrected. We also try to minimise ‘noise’ (graininess) in photos, although it’s not always possible to eradicate it completely.

» We also offer a photo retouching service. Unless you ask for this, it is not included in the price for colour correction.

Funeral slideshow tributes: a lasting memorial to your loved one

Looking for someone to create a special funeral slideshow? We offer a bespoke, memorial video tribute to your loved one (no templates used here).

Usually set to music and sometimes with captions, this will be a fitting photo send-off for a loved family member or friend.

The price starts at £55 and you get to keep the slideshow video too, so you can play it as many times as you want.

Although we are based in Poole, Dorset, we can work with you to create a slideshow wherever you are in the UK.

More info on funeral slideshows here »

Can you print and/or frame scans of my slides, photos and negatives?

Yes, we can print all slides, photos and negatives. Prices on request, depending on the size you want.

N.B. the printed size is also dictated by the quality of the original image or negative.

Can you scan anything other than photos, slides or negatives?

Yes, we can scan other items. Prices on request, depending on what you want us to scan and the size you want. We can send your scanned items as digital images, or print them for you. Please ask for details

N.B. the printed size is dictated by the quality/size of the original image.

If I post my prints and/or negatives to you how should I send them?

If your prints or negatives are worth more than £30, you need to choose an insured and tracked method of posting that will reimburse you should they get lost in the post. We can’t accept responsibility for items that aren’t delivered to us!

Likewise, we will always return your prints or negatives to you using the same method.

We are a private dwelling, not a shop, so please ask for our address. We’re based in Poole, Dorset, UK.

Can I visit you to hand over my slides, prints or negatives etc.?

Yes, absolutely. However, this is by arrangement only since we work from a private dwelling, not a shop. We are based in Lower Parkstone, in Poole, Dorset.

Please contact us to arrange a mutually agreeable time to drop off your slides, prints, negatives or other items.

How much do you charge?


Scanning – 35mm Slides

35mm slides scanned to digital (jpeg or tiff output) – £0.90 each
Negative film strips scanned to digital (jpeg ort tiff output) – £1.50 per exposure strip (if it’s not the whole strip you’ll need to carefully identify the image(s) you want scanned)


Scanning – Prints

Prints scanned to digital (jpeg or tiff) – 6″ x 4″ – £0.60 each
Prints scanned to digital (jpeg or tiff) – 7″ x 5″ – £0.75 each
Prints scanned to digital (jpeg or tiff) – 10″ x 8″ – £1.00 each
Prints scanned to digital (jpeg or tiff) – A4 size – £1.15

Other sizes scanned to digital / other items – please enquire,

N.B. We have a minimum charge of £20 for scanning work unless we can fit your work in at the same time as someone else’s. Of course, we may be able to offer a discount if you have quite a bit of scanning to be done. We don’t, however, have the capacity to scan hundreds of negatives or slides at once.


Retouching Digital Images

Retouching digital images – please enquire


Printing

We don’t print in-house, but can arrange quality printing locally. Prices depend on the size you want. Please enquire


Framing

We can arrange quality framing locally. The price depends on the size you want. Please enquire

What are your Payment Terms and how do I pay?

Please tell us in advance what you want us to scan and we will quote you a price. Contact us here.

With regards to all photo services we ask for payment at the time of collection, or before we post your items back to you. Unfortunately we can’t offer credit and you won’t get your slides, photos, negatives etc. back until you’ve paid!

Methods of Payment

Cash, bank transfer, PayPal. We will invoice you once we’ve received the items you want to be scanned.

Faded photo before retouch

Above – a photograph that was old and faded, with a blue tinge. Here it is, as scanned, before any editing. Click on image to see a larger version.

Photo after retouch

Above – the same photo after scratch and noise reduction, contrast correction etc.
Click on image to see a larger version.

Bring your old slides, prints and negatives back to life!

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