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The Process...

Send negatives, slides, photo's or documents.
"Your own scans can also be used", (however, quality may suffer).

Historic document images are available for for locating and printing.
Document file location numbers or images can be emailed.
(See below for census and other file information)

Email/mailing address provided during checkout.
Include any "special instructions".

For enlargements from photos, slides and negatives:
High resolution scanning service is offered for those without this ability.
It is included with some package deals (They will be shipped with the ordered prints).
Due to higher DPI quality, images cannot be emailed, but will be included on a CD with the shipment.

Negative & Slide Scanning and Photo Restorations.
Film and slide sizes for high-resolution scanning and wide format prints include:
8mm, 110, 126, 127, 35mm, 616, 828, 122 120 220 620, Kodak Disc, ViewMaster Disk, APS and Minox.

Film scanned here is saved at high quality dpi settings in several formats.
This gives the ability for larger high quality images that are suitable for framing and display.
Images are then generally able to be enlarged for printing up to approximately 17" x 22" without distortion.

Restoration and enhacement services are offered separately, but are not included in the offers noted above.
Document or photograph high-res-scans for digitising/restoration in standard size 11.69" x 17" and below.

While your own scanned images can be used, the equipment, software and care used here are worth the cost.
You can choose from several available package sizes and types to fit your needs and budget.



Other/Optional Services:

Image Cleansing Solutions...
At the buyers discretion, the film negative(s) and/or slide(s) surface will be cleaned with an emulsion cleanser.
Flat rate for each order form up to 100 individual negatives or slides or 1000 negatives in strip form.

Cleaning removes dirt and buildup of many non-water based stains that may have occurred.
If it can be seen it on the film, it will also appear on the scanned or printed image.
The responsibility for any damage/distortion rests solely on the buyer.

This service is included in many packages as dust removal only.
Chemical cleansing is done only at the buyers discretion.

Not all dirt or stains can be removed.
Those that can be... Should be.


Discounts:
There's a 10% discount for each additional order for image or negative work after the first (Same item only).
For bulk discount orders (Family Albums, Film Rolls, Slide Collections, etc) send an email.
All images must be paid by and shipped to only one person (Not dispersable).


Note:
Some photos cannot be enlarged to 17 inch due to their configurations.
For example: a "square" photograph reaches its 11 inch edge before the sides do.
Elongating the sides would distort the image, so alternative orientation methods are then used.

Images will be sized to their maximum ability, then centered on the 11x17 photo paper.
Some buyers prefer an open area to one side or the other for notational or scrapbooking effects.
If you prefer a left or right/top or bottom image placement it must be described in the notes at checkout.

Poor quality images leave little room for improvement.
Choose photos/negatives/slides that are clear and crisp to start with.
Blurry starts make for poorer endings. Photo repair or restoration is not included unless stated.


Choosing Official Documents:
Official records can add a certain flair towards scrapbook verification.
Often they are the only method we have of citing ancestors prior to photography.

Gathering images of these records is not as difficult as one might think.
Historic documents are organized according to an alpha-numeric nomenclature system.
This allows researchers to communicate in much the same manor as dentists do with one another.

If you know how to identify a specific census, marriage or other document it can be used to locate items.
For members, this info may be easily obtained viewing the family tree at this website.
Otherwise, you can include a file or ID number in your order.
Research services are available separtely.


Shipment methods....

Sending your photographs here...
Letting go of a single remaining photograph, negative or slide is understandably nerve racking to some.
There are however several safeguards that you can put in place to help ease your mind.

First, no matter which shipping method you use, there should be a tracking number.
This allows you to follow it step-by-step online throughout its travel.
Return shipment will be in the enlargements package.

Second, use an actual box for your photograph-Not an envelope.
Shipping does cost more this way, but helps prevent folds which leave creases.
Place enough soft packing in the box to prevent the item(s) from slides that create damages.
Be sure to include any pieces that have loosened from the photograph inside a seperate envelope.*

Third, the shipping and handling charges will vary...
They depend on the shipping method you choose, the distance, and the size photo and/or frame sent.
You are responsible for all packing materials, and the very same material may be used for return shipment.

Sending Your Photograhs Back To You...
The prints and the portfolio will be shipped together w/tracking number.
They will be placed under the protective cover of the portfolio, for you to place in order.
Purchases without portfolios will be rolled into several groups to minimize movement during shipment.


NOTE:If you're looking to gift this to another person at a different address these rules apply:
Purchase MUST be paid for using a US Postal Money Order---No Exceptions.
For photos to be scanned here, return postage must be prepaid.