Adding colour to black and white photos is still an art even in this modern digital era. Back in the day. Colour was add to black and white photos by hand. Special photographic dyes were used to wash over the areas that were to be coloured. The results varied though. Some of these were done very painstakingly over many hours. Some were done by skilled artists and other were done by the photographer who was perhaps better with a camera than a brush. There was also a risk to the original photo. The inks that were used were permanent and if a mistake was made by the painter. It was permanent! Alterations couldn't be made and if the colour didn't look the way it should then it couldn't be changed later. This was all fine for the most part, as this was the only option. Some colour was better than none, was the mantra of the day.

This situation lasted all the way up to the end of the last millenium. Then the digital age was born and technology has meant that this process is much improved. The results are more realistic. The contrast and density of the colours are now able to be controlled and the final results are amazing. The risk of damage to the original photo has now been eliminated. Changing colours and adjustments and alterations are now possible. It is all a much better and brighter and more colourful future for those all black and white photos.

The process is still very much a manual process. Painting on a screen in much the same way as you would paint with a brush on canvas. We use the very latest in digital touch and pen technology to produce amazing colour effects. These can really bring life and vibrancy to your precious photos. We use the latest software from Adobe, Photoshop CC along with Wacom Graphic tablet and digital pen.