Photo Restoration Pricing
Find your photograph
in thirty seconds.
Four levels defined by type of damage. Look at the example photographs below and choose the one that looks most like yours.
Not sure which level you need?
Choose the closest match and proceed. Every image is reviewed before work begins. If we believe another level is more appropriate, we’ll explain why before any work starts or payment is requested. There is no penalty for guessing.
Tier 1
Example photograph
Tier 1
Cleanup & Preservation
$5
per photograph
AI‑assisted — reviewed before deliveryPerfect for photographs that have aged well but deserve a careful professional cleanup while preserving their original character.
- Dust and debris removal
- Small specks
- Minor color shifts
- Light fading
- Gentle tonal correction
- Contrast balancing
Tier 2
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Tier 2
Standard Restoration
$20
per photograph
AI‑assisted — reviewed before deliveryIdeal for photographs that remain completely intact but have accumulated years of everyday wear.
- Everything in Tier 1
- Light scratches
- Minor blemishes
- Small stains
- Surface discoloration
- Small repair work
Tier 3
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Tier 3
Advanced Restoration
$45
per photograph
Hand restoration — human review at every stageFor photographs requiring substantial restoration while preserving the identity of every person in the image.
- Everything in Tier 2
- Fold lines and creases
- Cracks
- Moderate tears
- Significant fading
- Larger repair areas
Tier 4
Example photograph
Tier 4
Legacy Restoration
$75
per photograph
Hand restoration — human review at every stageReserved for the photographs that cannot be replaced, where preserving the memory matters more than the damage itself.
- Everything in Tier 3
- Missing sections or corners
- Large tears
- Water or mold damage
- Fire damage
- Extensive reconstruction
- Detailed manual rebuilding
+$5
Historical Photo Colorization
Available as an add-on after restoration. Every colorization is reviewed by hand to produce natural, believable, period-appropriate results while preserving the original character of the photograph.
Every face is reviewed
by hand before delivery.
Technology repairs damage.
Human judgment preserves identity.
Modern AI is excellent at creating a first pass. It can remove dust, reduce grain, and correct fading faster than any manual process. That is genuinely useful — and we make use of it for lighter work.
Romero Imaging exists to make sure your family still looks like your family. Every restoration — regardless of tier or price — is reviewed before delivery. For Tiers 3 and 4, every face is examined individually and corrected by hand.
The same commitment,
regardless of tier.
Choose your tier.
Start your estimate.
Select the tier that most closely matches your photograph. Pricing is confirmed before work begins. No payment is collected at this stage.