sr97 Posted 24 May , 2020 Share Posted 24 May , 2020 Hi all, With the current situation I have found myself with a lot of free time and am offering my services as a photo editor and retouch artist to see if anyone needs photographs of relatives or persons of interested repaired or recoloured. I am adept at using Photoshop and have experience in restoring old photographs, I can work from a picture of the photograph or even better, a scan. Either way please do not hesitate to get in touch if its something you would like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteStarLine Posted 27 May , 2020 Share Posted 27 May , 2020 Thank you so much for this - I am so impressed! I wish I had been able to meet him but he died of war-related causes in 1938. The Small Box Respirator, water canteen and SMLE looks so stunning in colour. In the original scan his face is a bit washed out and contains scratches so you have done a remarkable job bringing that back to life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kath Posted 28 May , 2020 Share Posted 28 May , 2020 Another great job by Stephen. An unknown sailor brought back to life: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrenchrat22 Posted 28 May , 2020 Share Posted 28 May , 2020 Here is a photo, of my Great Grandfather Albert Simpson who served with the 8th South Lancashire Regiment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matlock1418 Posted 3 June , 2020 Share Posted 3 June , 2020 (edited) On 24/05/2020 at 14:44, sr97 said: With the current situation I have found myself with a lot of free time and am offering my services as a photo editor and retouch artist Wow, that is a very generous offer and really not one I think should be missed. Would be great, and I would be most grateful, if you could have a go at this/these please. Pte. JWC Bagshaw, TR/4/33436 - In training [Kinmel Park, I think] - 1917 From the personal collection of Matlock1418 Sjt JWC Bagshaw 48026 , South Wales Borderers - Orderly Room Serjeant/Infantry Records Office, Shrewsbury - 1919 From the personal collection of Matlock1418 What a difference two/three years makes! In great anticipation - Many thanks. :-) M Edited 3 June , 2020 by Matlock1418 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil996 Posted 4 June , 2020 Share Posted 4 June , 2020 Hi SR97 I'd be very grateful if you could please have a go at this one for me. It's a very crumpled postcard of my grandfather's platoon in A coy, 7th East Surreys taken at Bonnieres in November 1917 just before he went into action in the battle of Cambrai. He was taken prisoner on 30th November and must have had this postcard with him throughout his captivity. I've attached a scan of the whole postcard as it might be easier to work from but the bit I'm interested in is the bottom right corner where my grandfather is seated on the ground in the front row fourth from the right, as shown in the extract I've also attached. No need to do the whole postcard as I'm sure it will be far too much work. It was this card that sparked off my interest in researching his war service and WW1 generally so I'd very much like to see a better version of it. Many thanks Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matlock1418 Posted 9 June , 2020 Share Posted 9 June , 2020 (edited) Many thanks to Stephen = He did a great job on the photos above of Pte/Sjt Bagshaw [in post #5] Very much appreciated - I thought the colourisation was subtle [and not at all garish like some others' work previously seen] and I think worked very well. :-) M Edited 9 June , 2020 by Matlock1418 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fattyowls Posted 9 June , 2020 Share Posted 9 June , 2020 On 24/05/2020 at 14:44, sr97 said: Hi all, With the current situation I have found myself with a lot of free time and am offering my services as a photo editor and retouch artist to see if anyone needs photographs of relatives or persons of interested repaired or recoloured. I am adept at using Photoshop and have experience in restoring old photographs, I can work from a picture of the photograph or even better, a scan. Either way please do not hesitate to get in touch if its something you would like. Stephen, how do you feel about tartan? I've hesitated because it seems quite difficult to get the colours correct. Wouldn't touch it with a barge pole is a perfectly acceptable and understandable answer. Your work (and generosity) are excellent. Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr97 Posted 9 June , 2020 Author Share Posted 9 June , 2020 22 minutes ago, Fattyowls said: Stephen, how do you feel about tartan? I've hesitated because it seems quite difficult to get the colours correct. Wouldn't touch it with a barge pole is a perfectly acceptable and understandable answer. Your work (and generosity) are excellent. Pete. Hi Pete, Tartan would definitely be a new experience but am happy to have a go at it, if anything it will provide me with a challenge in these strangest of times. If you dont mind feel free to send me a private message with the photo and we can chat some more about it. Stephen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fattyowls Posted 10 June , 2020 Share Posted 10 June , 2020 23 hours ago, sr97 said: Hi Pete, Tartan would definitely be a new experience but am happy to have a go at it, if anything it will provide me with a challenge in these strangest of times. If you dont mind feel free to send me a private message with the photo and we can chat some more about it. Stephen. Hi Stephen, forgive the delay in responding; I will be in touch by PM once I've remembered which kilted regiment I'm dealing with and found a colour image of the tartan. The man in question was only in a kilted regiment for long enough to be photographed professionally before being transferred to the Cameronians who didn't wear kilts. Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fattyowls Posted 12 June , 2020 Share Posted 12 June , 2020 Hi Stephen, I've tracked down the tartan (hunting stuart apparently) and found a colour photo. I'll be in touch by PM as you suggest. More apologies for the delay, I've no excuse whatsoever; but if I did it would be something like the dog ate my homework..... Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fattyowls Posted 17 June , 2020 Share Posted 17 June , 2020 Can I just say a huge thank you to Stephen; the colourisation is superb and the tartan is brilliant. I'm really grateful. Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmac101 Posted 17 June , 2020 Share Posted 17 June , 2020 This is my great great grandmother with her three sons - who all survived the war. They were mostly scattered around the Med, Gallipoli, Egypt and Salonika, though my great grand father (the AOC Captain) and his brother in KOSB/Royal Air Force also served on the western front. Its's one of my favourite family photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil996 Posted 18 June , 2020 Share Posted 18 June , 2020 (edited) Stephen has done a marvellous job on the photo of my grandfather - see post 6 - so a big thank you to him for providing me with a decent version of the image that sparked off my interest in WW1 and my GF's part in it. Phil PS: It looks a bit blurry at this size but as a smaller image it's much better. Edited 18 June , 2020 by Phil996 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozicle Posted 20 June , 2020 Share Posted 20 June , 2020 Wow these are stunning!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr97 Posted 20 June , 2020 Author Share Posted 20 June , 2020 12 minutes ago, Lozicle said: Wow these are stunning!! Much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmsk212 Posted 22 June , 2020 Share Posted 22 June , 2020 (edited) Hi Stephen, Just to say once again many thanks for the restored/coloured photograph of my late grandfather. It is so much appreciated, I will now have to update my avatar. Cheers Steve Edited 22 June , 2020 by hmsk212 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr97 Posted 22 June , 2020 Author Share Posted 22 June , 2020 8 minutes ago, hmsk212 said: Just to say once again many thanks for the restored/coloured photograph of my late grandfather. It is so much appreciated, I will now have to update my avatar. It was a pleasure Steve, thank you for the help regarding his characteristics and medals, always makes the job easier! Your offer for future research is much appreciated. Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr97 Posted 29 June , 2020 Author Share Posted 29 June , 2020 Hi all, Let me start off by saying that working on your photographs for the last few months has been an amazing experience. The trust you have all put in me has given me insight into the lives of the various men and families I have had the pleasure to bring back to life while the stories, facts and history you have shared with me has given me a greater understanding into the war and the contributions and sacrifices made. I never expected the response received and with this in mind, I would like to share it here first that I am setting up a full time photographic restoration service, I will be making a new post regarding this soon with more information concerning quotes etc. Regards, Stephen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marine pete Posted 7 July , 2020 Share Posted 7 July , 2020 Stephen. are you still doing colourization if so could you please have a go at this photograph Regards Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kloughnane Posted 9 July , 2020 Share Posted 9 July , 2020 Peter I think that Stephen is now doing this as a professional service. I'm hoping the link works? Maybe you can contact him through this? Regards, Kev Loughnane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr97 Posted 14 July , 2020 Author Share Posted 14 July , 2020 (edited) Hi Peter, Kev is correct (thank you for sharing the link), if you are still interested in having the portraits coloured, feel free to send me a private message and we can discuss it further. Regards, Stephen Edited 14 July , 2020 by sr97 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MERLINV12 Posted 1 December , 2020 Share Posted 1 December , 2020 Stephen did a wonderful job on my Great Aunt, fast initial turnaround, fast revision as well. He will never be a millionaire, he undervalues his efforts, he needs to charge more ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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