Protect Your Memories!
Photographic Restoration & Preservation
Your photographs tell the story of your life and the lives before you—and at JW Frame Crafters, we make sure those stories are preserved for generations to come.
With over 40 years of experience, Joel Kurlan combines traditional craftsmanship with modern digital tools to restore damaged or faded photographs while keeping the originals safe. We never work directly on your original photo. Instead, we scan it at high resolution, perform all restoration work on the digital file, and return your original exactly as it arrived.
Our restoration work can:
- Repair tears, creases, and scratches
- Remove stains and water damage
- Revive faded colors and tones
- Rebuild missing or damaged areas when possible
In addition to restoration, we offer high-resolution scanning for family albums, loose prints, slides, and negatives—perfect for archiving, sharing, or creating new prints. We handle fragile, glued-in, and delicate materials with care, ensuring no harm comes to your originals.
We can also produce museum-quality reprints using archival papers and inks, so your restored images look stunning and last for decades. Whether you have a single treasured portrait or a century’s worth of family history, we treat every project with the same level of precision, respect, and attention to detail.
Preserve the past. Protect the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will my original photo be altered during restoration?
No. We never work on the original photograph. We scan it, perform all restoration digitally, and return your original exactly as it was.
What kinds of damage can you fix?
We can digitally repair tears, creases, stains, water damage, fading, discoloration, and even rebuild missing portions when possible.
Do you work with old photo albums?
Yes. We can carefully scan entire albums, including fragile or glued-in photographs, without removing or damaging them.
Can you restore slides and negatives?
Absolutely. We scan 35mm slides, film strips, and larger formats, reduce dust and scratches, and restore color and detail.
What will I receive after restoration?
You’ll receive your original items back in their original condition, plus your restored images as digital files. We can also create museum-quality prints if you wish.
How long does the process take?
Turnaround time depends on the number of images and the level of restoration needed, but most projects are completed within 1–2 weeks.
Is my family history safe with you?
Yes. We handle every project in-house, with the utmost care, and we treat every photograph as if it were part of our own family story.