Digital Archiving and Restoration
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY ARCHIVING
Digital photo archiving is an essential and systematic method of organizing, storing, and preserving vast collections of photographs and other important documents in a digital format. This process ensures that valuable memories and artwork are safeguarded for future generations. Through the use of high-quality hardware, specialized software, and additional services like metadata tagging, each photograph can be meticulously labeled with relevant information, such as dates, locations, and subjects, enabling efficient retrieval and exploration. This comprehensive approach transcends mere storage, transforming collections into dynamic repositories of personal and historical narratives.
Digital Photography Archiving Services at The Icon
SHOEBOX SCANNING
Say goodbye to dusty shoeboxes full of prints and hello to timeless memories! With Icon’s Shoebox Scanning service, we transform your old photos – from wallet-sized to 8 ½ x 11 prints – into digital treasures that will last a lifetime. Attractively priced for large numbers of prints from 1 to 1000+. We can also digitize an original size or expand to a larger size.
Print Size
Minimum Size: 2.5 inches x 3.5 inches
Maximum Size: 8 inches x 10 inches
Resolution
300 DPI +
Ideal For
Old family photos for archiving and digitizing
Most economical option for personal and family use
Pricing
as low as $2 per image
Bulk discounts provided for large-volume orders
DIGITAL CAPTURE OF ARTWORK
Digital Capture creates a large digital file from your two or three-dimensional artwork. With the digital file, you can retouch and make image enhancements, print reproductions, upload to your website, or keep the image as an archive. We use a Hasselblad Phase One P45+ camera system and Hasselblad lenses to produce large-resolution files of exceptional quality, capturing all the intricate details of your artwork.
Print Size
Minimum Size: 18 inches
Maximum Size: 60 inches
Resolution
300 or 600 DPI
File Size Output
50 MB – 1 GB
Ideal For
Digitizing large format artwork like oil paintings, prints, special objects, memorabilia, or blue prints
Pricing
as low as $150 per image
NORITSU SCANNING (NEGATIVES AND CHROMES)
An economical scanning solution for negatives and chromes. This scanner is optimized for negatives but makes acceptable scans from transparencies and retains your highlights without crushing your blacks – and it’s great with skin tones!
Film Size
35mm
35mm Slide Film
120mm
220mm
Print Size
No prints or images
Resolution
72 or 300 DPI
File Size Output
10 MB – 90 MB
Ideal For
Film negatives, especially if they contain pictures of people
Pricing
as low as $3 per image
FLATBED SCANS (OLD PRINTS AND RETOUCHES)
With a maximum scanning area of 12” x 17”, our commercial-grade flatbed scanner and experienced staff members can capture amazing detail from your reflective artwork, be it a new or vintage photograph, or original artwork. Perfect if you have an older print that’s seen better days – in combination with our Retouching service – or a print you want to share with your family and loved ones.
Print Size
Minimum Size: No minimum size
Maximum Size: 12 inches x 17 inches
Resolution
300 or 600 DPI
File Size Output
25 MB – 800 MB
Ideal For
High-resolution images used for fine art books, large prints, and art reproductions
IMACON SCANS (PROFESSIONAL QUALITY)
The Flextight X5 scanner by Hasselblad produces excellent, near drum scan quality files at a fraction of the drum scan cost. Ideal for editorial, portfolio, retouching, web use, or large printing. The X5 scanner has a dynamic range of up to 4.9, and a maximum non-interpolated optical resolution of 8000 dpi for 135mm, 3200 dpi for 120 film, and +2000 dpi for 4×5 film— ensuring your color negatives, black & white negatives, and chromes are scanned for optimal quality.
Film Size
35mm
120mm
220mm
4×5 sheet
8×10 sheet
Print Size
No prints or images
Resolution
300 or 600 DPI
File Size Output
25 MB – 800 MB
Ideal For
Editorial, portfolio, retouching, web use, or large printing
Pricing
as low as $20 per image
DRUM SCANS (MAX ORIGINAL DETAIL)
Priced per single image, a Drum scan captures the full tonal range and detail in any original. Ideal for capturing your image to retouch, and larger size reproduction, we scan film from 35mm up to 8×10—as well as non standard film sizes such as 110, 126 and panoramics.
Film Size
8mm
16mm
35mm
110mm
120mm
126mm
220mm
4×5 sheet
5×7 sheet
8×10 sheet
11×14 sheet
Print Size
Varies, contact our Fine Art department for future information
Resolution
300 or 600 DPI
File Size Output
50 MB – 1 GB
Ideal For
Capturing your image to retouch, and larger size reproduction
Pricing
as low as $40 per image
About Digital Photography Restoration
Digital photo restoration is a meticulous process that breathes new life into old, damaged, or faded photographs, as well as documents, newspaper clippings, and other important papers. Through the application of advanced imaging software and artistic expertise, faded colors are revived, scratches and blemishes are carefully erased, and missing elements are meticulously reconstructed. This procedure involves a delicate balance between technological precision and creative intuition.
Skilled restoration experts utilize an array of tools to revive the intricate details, contrast, and vibrancy of vintage photographs while maintaining their authenticity. By bridging the gap between past and present, digital photo restoration not only preserves cherished memories but also grants us a window into the narratives of bygone eras, allowing us to connect with history in a more vibrant and immediate manner.
About The Icon
The Icon opened its doors in the sunny Miracle Mile district of Los Angeles over 25 years ago. Since its inception, The Icon has grown from a local photo lab into an international destination for photographers that seek high-quality services.
