Starlight Photography, a division of Dancing Beetle Productions



I can work from just about anything, including negatives, slides, and very old and damaged pictures. Give me a call if you have a unique situation and maybe we can work something out.

I can be reached at (507) 779-4452 or by email at james@autumnnightbooks.com

Photo Restoration Service


Please keep in mind that these are estimates, and individual cases may
vary. I will be happy to give a more accurate free estimate.

Scratches/Photo Damage

Minor: Thin scratches not running through facial features, minor age spots, minor damage to
finish, bends not running through facial features, dust spots $2.95
Medium: Bends and thin scratches going through facial features, considerable damage to photo
but subject is fairly clear) $10.95
Major: Heavy damage to photograph, usually on very old photographs or ones left in poor
storage) Some restoration and redrawing may be necessary for subject $54.95

Acne/Scars/Age Reduction

Minor: Thin age lines, minor acne (more than 25% of the skin remains unblemished), faded scars
$5.95
Medium: Crow’s feet, significant age lines, mid-range acne (more than 50% of the skin remains
unblemished), significant scarring, small gray hairs, varicose veins $15.95
Major: Significant age reduction (Hair recoloration, most lines and wrinkles removed.
Note: This is generally not recommended but I will be happy to discuss the matter)
Moles, major birthmarks and severe acne (Less than 25% of skin remains unblemished)
$54.95

Removing People (Per person)


Minor: No significant objects behind person to be removed $14.95
Medium: Some intricate background must be added to where person was removed $24.95
Major: People/detailed object standing behind person to be removed $54.95

Adding People (Per person)

Minor: No significant objects in front of person to be added. Person to be added has a similar
lighting/coloration to rest of photo $19.95
Medium: Some minor objects in front of person to be added. Coloration of person to be added
may require some adjustment $34.95
Major: Detailed objects (open fences, bushes, etc.) in front of person to be added. Person may
need major color correction/shadow adjustment $74.95

Glass Glare

Minor: Minor sparkles off of iris, red-eye $5.95
Medium: Some glare on iris $24.95
Major: Most of eye is distorted and must be restored/redrawn $54.95

Color Correction

Minor: Minor fading, overall discoloration $3.95
Medium: Patchy discoloration, considerable fading $15.95
Major: Complete re-coloring of image (includes colorizing b&w & sepia photos) $34.95

Other Photo Editing Services:

Change background: Place subjects on a different background. Price is dependent on if a
copyright-free background is supplied or if one must be purchased, and the level of color
differentiation between the two $22.00/hr
Manipulate subjects: Change clothes, swap features, anything you can think of that doesn’t fit into
the above categories. Pricing is dependent on difficulty of project

Dancing Beetle Productions
Starlight Photography Portfolio Services
Watchout Design Portfolio Services
JP Mackey Illustration Portfolio Services
Autumn Night Publishing Catalog Services
For questions, email james@autumnnightbooks.com