Derbyshire
Photo Restoration in Derby
We're proud to be one of the highest-reviewed photo restoration services for customers across Derby and the surrounding Derbyshire villages. Our Belper studio is just a short drive from the city.
Local, Trusted Restoration
From family photos taken in Derby city centre to treasured portraits from across the wider Derby area, we've restored images for customers throughout the city.
Every photograph is restored entirely by hand by Merv Spencer using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom — never AI — so results look genuine, not artificial.
Whether your photo needs a quick colour correction or a full rebuild after years of damage, we're on hand for Derby customers.
What We Restore for Derby Customers
Torn & Damaged Photos
Careful, invisible repairs to rips and missing corners.
Faded & Discoloured Photos
Natural colour correction for sun-faded or discoloured prints.
Black & White Colourisation
Realistic, research-based hand colourisation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer photo restoration in Derby? +
Yes. Photo Restoration Services, run by Merv Spencer Photography in nearby Belper, regularly restores photographs for customers in and around Derby. You can upload your photo online or post the original print to our studio.
How much does it cost? +
Restoration starts from £20 for Category A (faded photos restored in colour, black & white or sepia), from £25 for Category B (photos needing additional work such as small creases), and Category C (photos that are not fully intact or need extensive restoration artwork) is priced on application. See our full Prices page for prints and digital files too.
Is it done using AI? +
No. Every restoration is carried out by hand by Merv Spencer using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. Merv studies each photograph closely, working section by section to repair tears, fill gaps and correct fading — often using other prints you provide of the same person or scene as a reference. Nothing is generated automatically by AI software.