I will restore old damaged photos naturally without changing faces


About this gig
Do you have an old, damaged, faded or scratched photo that you want to bring back to life?
I will carefully restore your old photo using Photoshop, AI tools and manual retouching. My main goal is to make the photo look cleaner, sharper and more natural while preserving the original faces, expressions and identity.
I do not over-process faces or make people look like different persons. Every photo is restored with attention to detail, especially family portraits, vintage photos, damaged prints and old memories.
What I can do:
- Restore old, faded or damaged photos
- Remove scratches, dust, stains and cracks
- Improve sharpness, contrast and overall clarity
- Repair missing or damaged areas when possible
- Enhance faces naturally without changing identity
- Clean background and improve photo quality
- Optional photo colorization
Why choose me:
- 10+ years of hands-on photo editing experience
- Photoshop + AI + manual retouching workflow
- Natural-looking restoration
- Careful face preservation
- No fake plastic skin effect
- Personal attention to every photo
Please send me your photo before ordering if it is heavily damaged, so I can check what level of restorati
Delivery style preference
Please inform the freelancer of any preferences or concerns regarding the use of AI tools in the completion and/or delivery of your order.
Get to know GalShal
Adobe Stock Metadata and Image Keywording Specialist
- FromUkraine
- Member sinceMay 2026
Languages
Ukrainian, Russian, English
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FAQ
Can you restore any old photo?
I can restore most old, faded, scratched or damaged photos, but the final result depends on the quality and damage level of the original image. Please contact me first if the photo is heavily damaged.
Will you change the faces?
No. My goal is to preserve the original faces, expressions and identity. I enhance faces carefully and naturally without making people look like different persons.
Do you use AI?
Yes, I may use AI tools together with Photoshop and manual retouching, but I always control the final result manually to keep the restoration natural.
Can you colorize black and white photos?
Yes, I can colorize black and white photos as an extra service or as part of the Premium package.
What file should I send?
Please send the highest quality scan or photo you have. A scan is best, but a clear phone photo can also work.

