Photo Restoration Service
Black & White Colourisation
Careful, research-based hand colourisation brings black and white photographs to life with natural, believable colour.
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About This Service
Colourising a black and white photograph is a real skill — every colour has to be chosen and applied by hand, layer by layer, based on realistic skin tones, fabrics and settings of the period. The result is a natural, believable colour photograph rather than an artificial-looking AI guess.
As with every restoration, this work is completed entirely by hand by Merv Spencer using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom — never AI.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does black & white colourisation cost? +
Prices start from £20 for Category A restoration work, with full pricing shown on our Prices page. Every job gets a free, no-obligation quote before any work begins.
Is black & white colourisation done using AI? +
No. Every restoration, including black & white colourisation, is carried out entirely by hand by Merv Spencer using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom — never AI.
How do I send my photo for black & white colourisation? +
Upload your photo through our Upload page, post the original print to our Belper studio, or drop it off in person by appointment.
