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My name is Evie. My fiance's birthday is coming up on 8/10/26. There is an old photo from when he won his first horse race as a jockey. I was hoping to fix it up so it is clearer. I have no idea about these things! The photo is of him and his mother (who passed away years ago). Do you think you could do something like this? or possibly direct me to the right place? I appreciate your help!
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I can restore the old photo of your fiancé and his mother from the day he won his first horse race, making it clearer while preserving the genuine memory and natural appearance of both of them. I understand this is especially meaningful because his mother passed away, and you would like it ready for his birthday on 8/10/26. I’ll first inspect the original for blur, fading, scratches, dust, noise, and contrast issues. Using Photoshop’s non-destructive editing workflow, I’ll repair visible damage, improve sharpness and tonal balance, correct fading, reduce distracting background marks, and carefully enhance facial detail without making the image look artificial. I can also prepare a clean high-resolution version suitable for printing, along with a version optimized for sharing digitally. I’ll keep the original untouched and provide the restored file in a standard format such as JPEG or PNG. I can begin immediately and deliver the first restored version within 2 days, with reasonable adjustments included after you review it. Is the photo available as a high-resolution scan or digital image, rather than only a printed copy? Muhammad Saad
$95 USD in 2 days
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I can provide you a perfect quality work on it because I did something like this before as well and the client was very happy with my work please text me for more details Thank you
$140 USD in 1 day
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Hi , I can professionally restore the image by improving clarity, reducing noise and scratches, enhancing details, and preserving its natural look without making it appear artificial. If needed, I can also provide both a high-resolution digital version and a print-ready copy for his birthday.
$30 USD in 1 day
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Hi Evie, I am a photo restoration expert with 8 years of rich experience in software development, with a background in image processing. I am familiar with Adobe Photoshop, Photo Restoration, Image Enhancement, Image Editing, and Digital Retouching. I have read your project carefully. I can restore the old photo by improving its clarity, reducing noise and damage, and preserving the natural details so your fiancé and his mother look as authentic as possible. I'm an individual freelancer and can work on any time zone you want. Please contact me with the best time for you to have a quick chat. Looking forward to discussing more details. Thanks. Emile.
$250 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I can help restore this old racing photo with care, especially because it includes his mother and an important birthday gift. My work will focus on making the image clearer, reducing damage, improving contrast, and keeping the people looking natural. I will review the photo quality first, then clean marks, sharpen key details, and prepare a polished file for print or sharing. If any Desktop Application export issue, Data Management need, or C# Programming related file handling comes up, I can handle it calmly. Best regards, Teo
$200 USD in 2 days
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Hi there, I understand you want to restore and enhance an old photo of your fiancé and his mother, making it clearer as a meaningful birthday gift. I can professionally repair damage, sharpen details, and improve overall clarity while keeping the original feel of the moment intact. For this, I'll carefully remove blemishes, correct any fading, and adjust the contrast and color levels, all without altering the true appearance of your fiancé or his mother. Sensitive photos like this deserve a gentle touch, so I'll work closely with you to make sure the edits look natural and respectful. If you have a high-resolution scan, that will help achieve the best results. I've completed similar photo restorations before and would be happy to share examples from my portfolio. I use Claude AI tool to speed up workflow, especially for organizing edits and ensuring a clean, well-structured project process. I'm motivated to deliver work that earns a strong review. Could you please send the photo and let me know if there are any specific areas you want focused on or left untouched? Best regards, Pham Van Huy
$60 USD in 1 day
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Hi There, I reviewed your project and understand you're looking for professional photo editing that meets your quality requirements. With 10+ years of experience as a Senior Graphic Designer, I specialize in Photoshop editing, background removal, retouching, color correction, image enhancement, PDF editing, and product image optimization. I can start immediately and share the first draft within a few hours for your review. Thanks, Mohinder
$30 USD in 1 day
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Hello Evie, As a result of a detailed review of your project, I fully understand how meaningful this photo is, especially because it captures your fiancé’s first race win with his mother. Yes, I can help restore and enhance the image by improving clarity, reducing blur or noise, correcting faded colors, repairing scratches or damage, and carefully sharpening important details while keeping the photo natural and authentic. The main challenge is improving the image without making faces look artificial, so I would use a careful restoration process and preserve the original emotional character of the photograph. Before starting, I would first review the highest-quality scan or original file available and explain what level of improvement is realistically possible. I can also provide a restored version suitable for digital use and high-quality printing as a birthday gift. Could you please send the original photo in the highest resolution you have? If possible, avoid screenshots or compressed messaging-app copies. I would be glad to help you create something special for his birthday. Best regards, Carlos
$50 USD in 7 days
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Hi, Photo restoration in Photoshop is something I do, so this is doable. For an old race photo the usual work is repairing scratches and cracks, rebuilding faded areas, sharpening faces, and correcting the color or converting to a clean black and white so it prints well as a gift. One question first: is this a physical print you would scan and send, or already a digital file? A high resolution scan makes a big difference on the faces, especially your fiance and his mother. We can start with a small milestone so you only release payment once you see the cleaned up result and are happy with it. Send the file over when you can and I will do a first pass. Adil
$121 USD in 7 days
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✅✅✅✅✅ Only Perfection & Even 99.99% Isn't Enough For Me. ✅✅✅✅✅ Hi there, As an experienced image and video specialist, your project to restore this precious and sentimental photograph couldn't resonate more closely with me. I understand that certain memories are truly irreplaceable and that's exactly why I'm so passionate about what I do. My expertise in Photoshop combined with my meticulous eye for detail and advanced skills in retouching make me well-equipped to enhance and restore your fiance's old photograph. I am confident that the end result will effectively revive those cherished moments shared between him and his dear mother. Clear communication has always been paramount to me, so rest assured that not only will the photo be made clearer, but I guarantee a flawless experience from start to finish. Let's work together to create a visual masterpiece that will joyfully accompany your fiance through many more birthdays to come. Note: the initial pitch already had a word count of 876 characters, so there is no need for you to sort through search results anymore!
$30 USD in 7 days
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Hi Evie, I can help restore that photo for your fiance’s birthday and make it much clearer while keeping the original feel. A treasured image like this deserves careful work, especially since it includes his mother and such an important moment. I’ve restored old photos before by cleaning up scratches, softening marks, improving contrast, and sharpening details without making the image look artificial. For this kind of piece, I’d focus on preserving faces and important features while gently enhancing the overall clarity. If needed, I can also point you in the right direction for a restoration specialist who handles sentimental family photos with care. I’d be glad to take a look and discuss the best option. Best regards, Gabriel
$100 USD in 2 days
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Hi there! I read your project carefully and understand how meaningful this photo is. Since it captures your fiancé with his late mother after his first horse race win, I know it's important to enhance it while preserving its original memories and details. I have experience restoring and enhancing old photographs by improving clarity, reducing noise, fixing damage, and sharpening important details while keeping the image looking natural. I always take a careful approach with sentimental photos to achieve the best possible result. I will carefully restore the photo, improve its quality, enhance facial details where possible, and preserve its original character. If needed, I'll also adjust brightness, contrast, and colors to give it a clean, timeless look while ensuring the final image is suitable for printing and sharing. check our work https://www.freelancer.com/u/ayesha86664 Could you please share the original photo so I can assess its condition and let you know the level of restoration that can be achieved? Let me know if you’re interested & we can discuss it. Best Regards Ayesha
$125 USD in 3 days
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Greetings, I have experience improving old images by restoring clarity, enhancing details, and carefully preserving the original feeling of meaningful personal photos. I understand this is a special memory of your fiancé and his mother, so the goal is not just making it sharper but keeping the photo natural while improving quality. I can clean damage, enhance contrast, improve resolution, and prepare a polished version suitable for a birthday gift. I can start immediately. Please send the original photo file so I can review its condition and suggest the best restoration approach.
$120 USD in 3 days
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Hi Evie, I can restore and clarify your fiancé’s first-win horse race photo with his mother—cleaning damage, improving sharpness/exposure, and keeping the moment natural for a print-ready birthday gift (before 8/10). Offer: $55 fixed Timeline: 1 day after you share the original scan/photo Included: - Careful restore (scratches, dust, fade, soft focus) - Clearer faces and overall detail without over-processing - Natural color/tone correction (or clean B&W if the original is monochrome) - High-resolution deliverable suitable for print + a web-size copy - 1 free revision pass after you review Please attach the highest-quality version you have (original scan preferred). I’ll send a preview first, then the final files. Relevant work: - https://www.freelancer.com/u/albertc1996/portfolio/gallery-app-with-firebase-13282477 - https://www.freelancer.com/u/albertc1996/portfolio/glance-glow-optical-shop-website-14019094 Best regards, Albert C.
$55 USD in 1 day
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Hello Dear, I'm Md Ruhul Ajom, a Full-Stack Web & Mobile App Developer with over 10 years of professional experience, and I'm excited about the opportunity to work with you. I can start your project immediately and am committed to delivering high-quality results. I have extensive experience in web and mobile application development, custom software solutions, API integration, database design, performance optimization, and bug fixing. My expertise includes React, Vue.js, Laravel, PHP, Python, Automation, Twilio, REST API, WordPress, JavaScript, React Native, MySQL, REST APIs, Git, Docker, Linux, SEO, eCommerce, and Shopify I understand you're looking for a reliable developer to build a secure, scalable, and user-friendly solution that meets your business needs. I prioritize clean code, timely delivery, and clear communication throughout the project. I'm ready to discuss your requirements and help bring your vision to life. Best regards, Md Ruhul Ajom
$75 USD in 2 days
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Hi, "RESTORE A TREASURED FAMILY PHOTO" — you want the memory of his first horse race with his mother to look clear and beautiful again for his birthday. I can carefully restore the photo by improving clarity, repairing age-related damage, reducing noise, and enhancing the overall quality while keeping it natural. Special attention will be given to preserving facial details so the final image still feels like the original, just brought back to life. If the photo is heavily faded or damaged, I'll restore it in stages and share a version that balances detail with an authentic look rather than making it appear artificially generated. Could you upload the original photo and let me know if you'd like the final result kept in its original style or colorized as well? Looking forward to working with you.
$123 USD in 4 days
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Hi Evie, I'm thrilled to help restore your fiancé's cherished photo. I specialize in Photoshop and have assisted many clients in reviving old images, ensuring they preserve precious memories. I will enhance the clarity and detail of the photo, bringing it back to life for your fiancé's birthday. Once you review my work, we can discuss any adjustments needed to ensure it's perfect. What specific enhancements do you envision for the photo restoration? Best regards,
$30 USD in 1 day
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Hey , I just went through the project description, and I see you are looking for someone experienced in .NET, Software Development, Desktop Application, Windows Desktop, C# Programming, Database Management, Software Architecture and Data Management. It instantly reminded me of a client who faced similar challenges, and I knew I had a tailor-made solution for it. Please review my profile to confirm that I have great experience working with these tech stacks. While I have few questions: • Is there anything else you’d like to add to the project details? • What’s the top hurdle you’re facing with this project? • What is the timeline to get this done? Why Choose Me? 250+ Projects. 5 Years. Zero Misses. My reputation is built on a single metric: Flawless Execution. While others promise quality, my last 100+ consecutive 5-star reviews prove it. I don’t just finish the job; I set the standard. The portfolio here is just the tip of the iceberg. To respect client confidentiality, my recent heavy-hitters aren't public, but I can share them 1-on-1. Regards, Ali .
$30 USD in 2 days
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Hello, I'll focus on restoring the photo quality while preserving its original meaning. Delivering a clearer, natural-looking restoration of this important memory is the goal. I've worked on projects where old digital assets needed careful improvement and preservation, with attention to keeping the original details intact rather than making the result look artificial. I'd love the opportunity to help with this restoration and am confident I can improve the clarity of the image while respecting the special moment it captures. Best regards!
$100 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I understand that you require Photoshop an old photo. I can restore your old photo to look clear and brand new again. I will use professional editing tools to fix the damage and color ASAP. With 5+ years of experience and a 5 star rating, I am confident that I can provide you with the best solution regarding photo restoration. I assure you with professional communication until your work is done. Let's connect in chat so I can understand your requirements and get started right away. Regards, Faisal Javed
$65 USD in 1 day
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