A picture is powerful enough to immortalize the moment and help us travel back in time. But like everything in life, it is impermanent and has its point of fragility—environmental conditions or unfortunate events can damage its physical form. Thanks to the experienced artists and the great tools we have today, we can scan and repair photos digitally to preserve history. Returning faded or damaged portraits and moments in time to their original glory requires a deep understanding of photograp...

A hundred years ago, we would never have imagined that photography would become one of the most popular hobbies and the best way to track history and keep memories alive. Right now, we share ten times more photos than we did on New Year’s Eve of 1999. Technology has allowed us to have cameras on hand and create images of personal, day-to-day events, loved ones, and places we don’t want to forget. But how about those photos of our ancestors or great-grandparents? Through them, you can go back...