Film Negative Scanning & Photo Restoration — Vancouver, BC
Turn fragile originals into timeless, color-true digital files. Studio Willis provides professional film negative scanning and photo restoration in Vancouver, BC for families, artists, archivists, and institutions. Expect careful handling, calibrated color, dust and scratch reduction, and archivist-approved deliverables ready for print, web, and long-term preservation.
Book a quote: Contact • Pricing • Email: office@studiowillis.com • Phone: 604-356-5132
Studio (by appointment only): Suite 412, 321 Railway Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1A4
All work is handled locally in Vancouver with clear chain-of-custody. Originals are never shipped off-site without your written approval.
Why Vancouver trusts Studio Willis (alphabetical)
Accuracy: Calibrated monitors and targets for consistent color.
Care: Cotton gloves, anti-static air, and gentle surface cleaning.
Choice: Multiple resolution tiers matched to your output needs.
Clarity: Film-aware grain management and precise sharpening.
Consistency: Roll- and frame-based file naming for easy reference.
Delivery: Organized folders with prints, films, and restorations separated.
Depth: 16-bit per channel workflows for wide tonal latitude.
Speed: Reliable timelines with rush options when available.
Services (alphabetical)
Album and Scrapbook Scanning
Color Negative Inversion and Balancing
Digital Contact Sheets (Per Roll)
Large Format Scanning (4×5, 5×7, 8×10)
Medium Format Scanning (6×4.5, 6×6, 6×7, 6×9)
Print and Flat Art Scanning
Slide Scanning (Mounted and Unmounted)
Black and White Negative Scanning (Silver and Chromogenic)
Transparency (E-6) Scanning
Photo Restoration and Retouching
Panorama and Oversized Stitching
Video Keepsakes (Photo-to-Film Slideshows)
Scanning specifications (alphabetical)
Bit Depth: 16-bit TIFF masters with 8-bit JPEG access copies.
Calibration: IT-style target checks and disciplined white balance.
Color Profiles: sRGB or Adobe RGB on request.
Dust and Scratch Reduction: Gentle physical cleaning plus software-assisted defect reduction for compatible films.
Formats Supported: 110, 126, 135 (35mm), APS, 120/220, 4×5, 5×7, 8×10, mounted 35mm slides.
Grain Management: Film-aware capture with optional light grain reduction.
Multipass Options: Multi-exposure for dense slides and contrasty negatives.
Naming Convention: RollNumber_FrameNumber plus optional year and subject.
Resolution Tiers:
Archival: up to ~4000 dpi for 35mm, proportionally matched for larger formats
Print: ~3000 dpi for high-quality enlargements
Screen: ~2000 dpi for sharing and small prints
Sharpening: Output-specific sharpening only, non-destructive workflow.
Photo restoration tiers (alphabetical)
Color Cast Removal and Fading Correction
Crease, Scratch, and Tear Repair
Exposure Normalization and Tone Recovery
Minor Object and Dust Cleanup
Perspective and Crop Correction
Severe Damage Reconstruction (as scoped)
Stain and Silvering Reduction
Texture and Paper Pattern Mitigation
Deliverables & turnaround (alphabetical)
Access Copies: Web-optimized JPEGs for easy sharing.
Archival Masters: 16-bit TIFFs in organized folders.
Contact Sheets: PDF or JPEG index per roll or batch.
Color-Managed Output: Embedded profiles and consistent naming.
Device Delivery: Cloud link and optional USB drive.
Documentation: Intake sheet with item counts and notes.
Print-Ready Files: Sized for standard lab and fine-art printers.
Typical Turnaround: 3–10 business days depending on volume and restoration scope.
Ready to preserve your archive? Request a scanning or restoration quote.
Handling & safety standards (alphabetical)
Anti-Static Cleaning and Air
Climate-Aware Storage During Intake
Cotton Glove Handling
Itemized Check-In and Check-Out
Light Tray Sorting to Avoid Scratches
Sleeve Replacement Options (Archival)
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Frequently asked questions (alphabetical)
Can you scan 110, APS, and odd sizes?
Yes. We handle compact formats, sprocket views on request, and stitched panoramas for oversized frames.
Do you cut negatives or remove slides from mounts?
No cutting is performed without consent. Slide remounting is available when required for flatness.
How do you clean film safely?
We use anti-static air, microfiber, and gentle film-safe methods. Wet cleaning is performed only when appropriate.
How should I prepare my originals?
Keep items in their sleeves or boxes. Avoid sticky notes on emulsions. Provide any dates or captions for file names.
What resolution should I choose?
We recommend Archival for long-term preservation and large prints, Print for high-quality enlargements, and Screen for sharing.
Will you return my originals?
Yes. Originals are returned exactly as received, with optional new archival sleeves.
Optional add-ons (alphabetical)
Album Design and Fine-Art Prints
Archival Boxes and Sleeves
Descreening for Newspaper Clippings
Family History Slideshows with Captions
Metadata Tagging (Dates, People, Places)
Studio Copy Stand for Artwork and Documents
USB or External Drive Delivery
Vancouver service areas (alphabetical)
Abbotsford, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Delta, Kelowna, Langley, Maple Ridge, Nanaimo, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Penticton, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, Squamish, Surrey, Vancouver, Victoria, West Vancouver, Whistler, White Rock.
Film Negative Scanning & Photo Restoration
Andrew Willis is a Vancouver, BC-based professional photographer and videographer. At Studio Willis, the team provides film negative scanning, slide scanning, print and album scanning, photo restoration, and archival delivery for families and organizations across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.
Book a quote: Contact • Pricing • Email: office@studiowillis.com • Phone: 604-356-5132
Studio (by appointment only): Suite 412, 321 Railway Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1A4