TALKS: “Photographs: Past, Present and Future”
Talks cover an introduction to the history of photography, problems occurring with old photographs and how these are rectified and finally how to care for your collection including storage and framing.
Actual examples of photographs are shown as well as archival storage items for purchase. Attendees at talks are invited to bring along their own photographs for free advice. Talks can be tailored to your time and content requirements.
SLIDES:
A premium service to transfer slides to digital files offering full colour correction and restoration. Option to transfer files to archival gold storage disc.
Budget services are widely available for bulk transfers but be aware these do not offer any individual slide treatment.
BLACK AND WHITE PRINTING
- Silver halide darkroom prints up to 12” x 16” including authentic sepia toning
- Prints made from old glass and film negatives
COMPILATION OF FAMILY ARCHIVES:
I also offer a full compilation service for your collection of photographs, ephemera etc. including repairs to works of art on paper and can advise and supply relevant archival quality storage.
Please call or email to discuss your requirements further.
OTHER WEBSITES:
Jayne Shrimpton MA History of Dress: Professional Photograph Dating/Analysis
Jayne is a professional dress historian and her wealth of knowledge can help you with accurate dating of your old photographs. She has written many books on the subject and is recommended as your first port of call for help with information on costume.
Society of Genealogists: www.sog.org.uk
For help with starting your Family History. They run many courses and can often direct you to useful websites to help with your research. I write an article for their magazine each quarter detailing some of the work I have been handling.