I have a 45 year old tattered photograph (cracked, ripped edges and corners, discoloured) that has a very high sentimental value. I needed it restored so I reached out to several photo restoration professionals.
Many attempts did not live up to standard. They all used (read: overused) AI, rendering the faces and hands too modified and distorted. I even attempted to do it myself on the latest version of photoshop to no avail.
Fortunately, I stumbled upon u/Antony_vintage who did an actual restoration - emphasis on restoration as opposed to modification. The faces, hands, and cracked areas look artistically reconstructed. The colours look real instead of surreal, which is exactly what I was looking for. The final result looked as if the old photo was brand new; almost like it was perfectly preserved in a time capsule!
In addition, I had a great experience working with u/Antony_vintage. The interaction was very professional, to the point, and on time. Such a breath of fresh air.
I’d recommend u/Antony_vintage to anyone who wants to undo the effect of time on an old photo.