Diagonal Black
On request
Modern black frame with diagonal-line detail — versatile for any space.
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Photo Restoration
Photo Restoration
Old photos, brought back as the person you remember.
TL;DR
Studio Davinci restores Korean family photos — black-and-white, faded, torn, or stained — by hand. 32 years of practice, free preview before payment.
Studio Davinci restores damaged, faded, or black-and-white Korean family photos by hand, with AI used only as a supporting tool. We reconstruct period-accurate fabric, skin tone, and lighting — not just colorize — so families recognize their relative on first sight. Available worldwide via international shipping.
priceFrom ₩100,000turnaround1 to 2 days
Free Preview · see it first, decide after
We send a free preview first — you only pay when you love the result.
Send a photo, get a free preview View portfolio →
Why Davinci
Why Studio Davinci
Restoration isn't 'inventing what's missing' — it's 'recovering what was lost.' One-click AI tools fabricate detail, turning the same person into a different face. We separate the photo into regions and rebuild pixel by pixel, guided by period reference.
Black-and-white → color
Period-accurate colorization based on era, region, and family memory — not generic AI defaults.
Fold, stain & damage repair
If the face is recognizable, restoration is almost always possible.
Hand workflow + AI assist
Difficult cases need human judgment. 32 years of hand restoration with AI used only as a supporting tool.
Free difficulty assessment
Send a photo via KakaoTalk and we'll tell you upfront whether and how it can be restored.
See the 5 craft steps
- 01
Damage type analysis
Stains, folds, fading, tears, black-and-white — each damage type needs a different workflow. Step one is mapping which technique applies where.
- 02
Regional layer separation
Face, attire, and background are split into separate layers and restored at different intensities. Faces preserved most strictly; backgrounds rebuilt more freely.
- 03
Period color reference
Black-and-white to color isn't 'whatever looks good today' — it's 'the color of that day.' We reference period fabric, skin tone, and ambient tone for the era and region.
- 04
Detail reconstruction (Frequency Separation)
Noise and form are separated in frequency space and treated independently. Blemishes reduced, but facial detail (expression lines, pores) preserved.
- 05
Face reconstruction
Eye, nose, and mouth proportions and shadows rebuilt pixel by pixel. Severe damage cases reference other photos of the same person when available.
Process
How it works
Payment proceeds only after the free preview is approved. You see the result first, then decide.
- 01
Send your photo
Via KakaoTalk, email, or international shipping. A blurry phone photo is enough to start.
- 02
Free preview
We hand you the result before you pay. If you don't love it, you don't pay — and the work doesn't proceed.
- 03
Confirm & pay
Once the preview is approved, payment is processed via international transfer, PayPal, or domestic Korean methods.
- 04
Revisions
Unlimited revisions until you're fully satisfied — at no extra cost.
- 05
Final approval
We confirm the master file together one last time.
- 06
Print, frame, deliver
Digital file, print, framed piece, or international shipping — whichever way you'd like to receive it.
Portfolio
Selected photo restoration work
Photo Restoration
1980년대 친구 여행 사진 복원 — 변색·곰팡이 자국까지
1980년대 친구 셋이 불국사 앞에서 함께 찍은 단체사진을 컬러 복원한 사례. 변색된 황색 오버레이와 모서리 곰팡이 자국까지 걷어내고, 옷 색·피부 톤·단청까지 본래 색감으로 되살렸습니다.
Photo Restoration
Wedding photo restoration — 50-year-old parents' wedding photo in color
Black-and-white wedding photo from 50 years ago, restored to color. Period hanbok colors, suit tones, and bouquet details brought back through 32 years of Korean color data.
Photo Restoration
Solo & ID photo restoration — using techniques from 87 independence activist portraits
Solo portrait with stains, folds, and partial facial damage. Restored using techniques refined in the restoration of 87 Korean independence activists' memorial portraits.
Options
Sizes, frames
price From ₩100,000·turnaround 1 to 2 days
Common options below. Final pricing and exact options are confirmed during the free preview.
Sizes
| R-spec | Inches | Centimeters | Common use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4R | 4 × 6″ | 10.2 × 15.2 cm | Standard photo |
| 5R | 5 × 7″ | 12.7 × 17.8 cm | Compact memorial / columbarium |
| 6R | 6 × 8″ | 15.2 × 20.3 cm | Desk frame |
| 8R | 8 × 10″ | 20.3 × 25.4 cm | Memorial standard / family |
| 10R | 10 × 12″ | 25.4 × 30.5 cm | Large memorial / living room |
| 11R | 11 × 14″ | 27.9 × 35.6 cm | Memorial standard (most common) |
* Most restorations are ordered at 5R or 6R; 8R and above involves more print area and hand-work, so pricing scales up.
Pricing
Pricing for the most-ordered sizes is shown below. Send a photo and the desired size, and the exact quote is confirmed at the free preview stage.
4 ~ 5R
100,000 KRW
6 ~ 8R
120,000 KRW
11R
150,000 KRW
* Sizes above 11R add 50,000 KRW for every additional 10 cm.
Diasec mounting
Optional finishDiasec is a premium acrylic face-mount finish — glossy surface and UV-resistant — that preserves color and detail far longer. Available as an add-on for restoration and composite work.
5 ~ 8R
+50,000 KRW
11R · 40×50cm
+70,000 KRW
Frames
Frame included freeOne of the frames below ships at no extra cost. Let us know your preferred frame at order confirmation.
Diagonal White
On request
Clean white frame with diagonal-line detail — suits bright living rooms and studies.
Diagonal Wood
On request
Warm wood-tone frame with diagonal-line detail — recommended where a natural tone is needed.
* Frames are matched to your print size automatically; exact options and pricing are confirmed at the free preview stage.
FAQ
Frequently asked
What does the Photo Restoration preview show?
Original and restored preview side by side. Restoration depth and period color are decided together at the preview stage.
How long until the first Photo Restoration preview?
First preview within 24 hours. Most jobs finished within 1 to 2 days.
Can the Photo Restoration preview be revised?
Stain removal level, facial detail recovery, color tone — unlimited feedback.
Do I have to pay before seeing the Photo Restoration result?
No. Studio Davinci shows the preview first. Payment proceeds only after the preview is approved. If you don't love it, you don't pay.
Does Studio Davinci ship Photo Restoration internationally?
Yes. We ship to the US, Japan, Europe, and Southeast Asia via EMS or international tracked services. Country-specific quote on request via KakaoTalk or email.
Other Services
You can bundle other services with this one.
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Start a photo restoration consultation
Send one photo and we’ll respond with difficulty, price, and timing right away.