Photo restoration is on trend this year. There has been a resurgence in using framed photos (the older the better) as a part of a trending aesthetic. However, using framed photos in home décor is not the only reason there has been a huge interest in photo restoration. Here are some reasons why people are taking a second look at old photos.
A New Appreciation for the Past
Fifty years ago no one would ever imagine that we would all have cameras at the ready in our pockets. In days gone by, taking pictures was reserved for special occasions. Those older photos are precious because we don't have a lot of them. According to National Geographic, 1826 was when the first photo was taken. Photographs were a novelty for many years after that first photo, and as such, old photos are appreciated today for the effort that went into creating them.
Old Photos As Art
Today, anyone can be a photographer. There are so many tools that make taking pictures easy. However, in years gone by, the process of taking a photograph and developing a photograph was anything but easy. Photography is an art, and framed photos of restored photographs are sought after. They celebrate what it takes to specialize in this art form.
Generations Stay Connected
By far, family photos are the photos that people are restoring. For many people, photo restoration helps them stay connected to the generations before them. A photo is like a looking glass into the past, and restoration ensures that the looking glass is clear. Generational photos are a great way to document family history as well.
Preserving Memories
The biggest reason photo restoration is so popular this year is because people want to preserve memories that can't be preserved in any other way. In many cases, a special photo is all that is left to mark someone's life. Photos capture important moments in people's lives that would fade from memory if not for the documented proof that a photo provides.
Framed photos that have been restored will continue to be popular. Documenting the past through photos is extremely important. Learn more about photo restoration and how to display photos in your home today by giving us a call!