Precious Memories – SE Melbourne

At Precious Memories, we believe that every photo tells a story, and we’re passionate about helping people preserve their precious memories. We understand that your old family photos are more than just pictures; they’re a link to your family’s history and a way to pass on memories to future generations.

We offer a range of services to help you preserve your family’s memories:

Photo scanning and digitising: Keep your family memories safe and secure by digitizing your old photos. You’ll also be able to easily share your photos with family and friends, and you’ll have access to your photos from anywhere in the world.
Restoration: Our restoration service can bring new life to old, faded, or damaged photos.
Colourisation: Our colourisation service can add a new dimension to your black and white photos, bringing them to life with vibrant colours.

At Precious Memories, we understand the importance of your family’s memories, and we’re committed to providing you with the best possible service. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you preserve your precious memories for generations to come.

At Precious Memories, we know that every photo tells a story. That’s why we’re passionate about helping families preserve their most cherished memories, one photo at a time. Our founder, Steph, started this business out of a personal need to preserve her own family’s memories. When she inherited hundreds of old family photos that had been stored away in albums for decades, she realised that these photos weren’t just pieces of paper – they were a link to her family’s past and a way to connect with her loved ones who had since passed away.

With a deep love for photography and a desire to share her passion for preserving memories with others, Steph started Precious Memories. Today, our thriving family-owned business is dedicated to providing the highest quality service to every client we work with.

At Precious Memories, we treat every photo with care and respect. We understand that each photo has a unique story to tell, and we’re honoured to be a part of that story. Our expert team is committed to digitising and restoring your old photos, so you can share them with future generations and keep your family’s precious memories alive.

Whether you’re looking to digitise your old family albums or restore damaged photos, we’re here to help. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you preserve your family’s most cherished memories.

Scanning Services

Preserve your precious memories with our scanning services. We use high-quality 600dpi scans to ensure that your photos are accurately captured and preserved for future generations. Our scanning service includes photo orientation/rotation correction, colour and sharpness optimisation, and free rear side note/caption scanning (optional).

Our pricing is straightforward: 30 cents per photo, with a discount to 25 cents per photo for orders after 1000 photos.

Photo Album Scanning

If you have stacks of albums and don’t have time to remove all the photos, don’t worry – we can do it for you. Our team carefully removes your photos from the sleeves and labels and organises each album in your collection. We ensure that all the photos are in order and correctly rotated to provide a seamless scanning experience.

Final Product

Once we have completed the scanning process and digitised all your images, we transfer them onto a USB or hard drive, depending on the size of the project. We organise the files into clearly labelled folders to make them easy to navigate and locate. You may provide your own USB or $10 will be charged to transfer onto.

You can also choose to have your digitised images uploaded onto a secure online platform, giving you the convenience of accessing and downloading your photos from anywhere, at any time.

Don’t let your cherished memories fade away. Contact us today to learn more about our scanning services and how we can help you preserve your family’s history.

Sorting Your Photos for Scanning

To ensure that your photos are scanned efficiently and accurately, we recommend following these steps:

• Sort your prints into sets of 50 to 300 photos based on their relative sizes. This helps to ensure that the scanning process is smooth and organised.
• Enclose each set of photos in zip-lock bags or plastic sleeves to protect them from damage during the scanning process.
• Place a note on top of each set of photos with a year and description written or printed on it. This helps us to accurately label and file your photos, making them easily searchable and accessible for future use.

By following these simple steps, you can ensure that your precious memories are digitized with care and precision. If you have any questions about the sorting process or need assistance with your photo scanning project, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Our team is here to help!

1. Consultation: We begin by discussing your requirements and explaining our services to you. During this consultation, we will answer any questions you may have and provide you with an estimated time frame and cost for your project.
2. Preparation: If you choose to proceed with our services, you can either mail us your photos or drop them off at our studio. Our team will then sort and organize your photos by size and format, removing any dust or debris, and preparing them for scanning.
3. Scanning: We use professional-grade equipment and software to scan your photos at the highest resolution possible, ensuring that every detail is captured accurately.
4. Editing: After scanning, we carefully examine each image and perform basic editing, such as dust and scratch removal, colour and contrast correction, and minor retouching. We want your photos to look their best while maintaining their original character and feel.
5. Delivery: Once the editing is complete, we will provide you with a digital copy of your images on a USB drive or through cloud storage. For those who prefer physical prints, we offer high-quality printing services as well. We will also return your original photos to you in the same condition as when they were received. Our goal is to provide you with a smooth and stress-free experience and deliver your treasured memories in a format that you can enjoy for years to come.