In their own words.

"This work is extraordinary! Especially the Scottish girl — our grandmother! I didn't think she would be able to be revived. She looks incredible — her face, her hair (so much of it!), the beautiful brooch — I have the brooch and it looks just like that in the new image. Wow. I love how the tartan has been done.

Thank you so much James — you've enabled our ancestors to emerge from the mists of time!"

"In late 2019, I sent a photo of my grandfather cutting cane to Flashback Photo to be colourised. This was my first time using this service and I found the entire process to be highly efficient and straightforward. James was very patient and accommodating to the numerous changes I requested throughout the process.

I was overwhelmed when I first saw the final product, as it gave me a new and unique perspective on a photo that I had cherished for as long as I can remember. I presented the colourised photo to my grandfather on his birthday and he was highly impressed with the accurate colours and the realistic look.

The photo, now printed on canvas, is hanging proudly in my grandparents' home and has since prompted many of my relatives to ask questions about the history behind the picture. My grandparents are very grateful for James' professional work as it has reignited my family's interest in our heritage and history."

"James is extremely talented, meticulous and very easy, patient and pleasant to work with. He will go the extra mile to get the colours and detail of his work just right — until it's perfect. He has restored and colourised three damaged old black and white photos of my mother at various stages of her youth for me.

My Mum says she cannot take her eyes off them and the photos make her feel young again. These magnificent photos will be handed down through future generations. Thank you so much James for bringing these photos to life. Your work is stunning."

"James has been great to work with! I couldn't believe how quickly he got in contact and turned the job around. My parents' wedding photo of 70 years was badly damaged and ripped. There weren't lengthy phone or email exchanges. James provided a first draft and then over a single call made multiple edits until we got to the best version. Really personable, quality craftsmanship and reasonably priced given the restoration work involved. I'd highly recommend Flashback Photo!"

"Thank you — you've brought tears to my eyes, so many happy precious memories I can share with the rest of the family. I received the hard copy prints yesterday. Just perfect, thank you so much."

"You have done a great job. It's little short of a miracle, what you have recovered."

"My 88 year old mum was so thrilled with your print she wept tears of joy. In fact she thought you had restored the original. She said 'I've never seen it looking so beautiful.' It wasn't until I was showing my youngest son both side by side that she realised her Mother's Day gift was your fabulous copy."

"James, thank you so very much, I am so very impressed with what you have done and so very grateful!"

"What a fantastic experience! A treasured photo of my daughter was damaged and torn from being under damp glass. The restoration is perfect. James is a delight, prompt, professional and up front. I had been looking for years for the right person to do this job and wish I'd found him earlier."

"I just wanted to send a massive thanks James and the team at Flashback Photo. I received my document back and it is absolutely beautiful. Also the framing that was chosen for me suits it beautifully. I would definitely recommend them for all future works."