Photo Restoration Pricing

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 — light aging, dust, minor fading, no structural damage Tier 1 Example photograph

Tier 1

Cleanup & Preservation

$5

per photograph

AI‑assisted — reviewed before delivery

Perfect 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 example — visible scratches and blemishes, structurally intact, no folds or tears Tier 2 Example photograph

Tier 2

Standard Restoration

$20

per photograph

AI‑assisted — reviewed before delivery

Ideal 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 example — visible creases, fold marks, small tears, photograph still complete Tier 3 Example photograph

Tier 3

Advanced Restoration

$45

per photograph

Hand restoration — human review at every stage

For 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 — missing corners, large tears, heavy deterioration, water damage Tier 4 Example photograph

Tier 4

Legacy Restoration

$75

per photograph

Hand restoration — human review at every stage

Reserved 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.

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The Romero Imaging Standard
Every face is reviewed
by hand before delivery.

Why Romero Imaging

Technology repairs damage.
Human judgment preserves identity.

What modern AI does well

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.

Where Romero Imaging begins

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.


Every Restoration Includes

The same commitment,
regardless of tier.

Professional restoration work
Full-resolution master file
Print-ready version included
Digital copy for sharing
Reviewed before delivery
One revision included
Private secure delivery gallery
Optional archival prints
File archived — future requests never start over
Ready to Begin

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.