About Image Restore

Image Restore is the UK’s Award-Winning photo restoration service

Image-Restore is owned and managed by me, Neil Rhodes. I am a photo restoration artist and professional photo retoucher. I have been providing imaging advice and assistance to those researching their family tree or looking to restore their family’s photographic history for over 20 years.

See the video below for some examples of my work. You’ll find many more before/after examples in my Examples gallery. If you’d like to know more about my Professional photo restoration services or request a quote, please get in touch.

If you are a Historian, Museum or Historical Society and are looking for some unique content or help with a project please see my Special Projects page for more information and how you can hire me for my specialist imaging services

More about Neil

• I graduated with a degree in Photography from Farnham Arts Institute in 1993, and have been working with Digital Cameras and Photoshop ever since.
• Archival restoration artist for Channel 4 and Channel 5 documentaries, including Britain’s Railway Empire in Colour and The Three Kings of 1936
• I am the creator of 9 photo restoration video training courses for LinkedIn Learning
• Award-Winning photo restoration service 2 years running!
• I’m a keen photographer, cyclist and animal lover
• And a dedicated husband and father of two
• I am also a digital artist when im not restoring photos, you can see my behance digital portfolio here 

“In an era where digital memories are often over-processed and stripped of their soul by automated algorithms, Neil Rhodes stands as a preservationist of photographic truth. As a master restorer and acclaimed LinkedIn Learning instructor, Neil brings over 20 years of technical expertise to the restoration of your family’s history. Unlike the ‘one-click’ plastic results of modern AI, Neil’s approach is defined by grain-matching, historical research, and a commitment to preserving the original photographer’s intent. With Neil, you aren’t just buying a repair, you are enlisting an artist who values your history enough to hand-paint the details that AI forgets. From museum-quality archiving to repairing ‘impossible’ water damage, Neil provides the verified, human touch that turns a digital file back into a family heirloom.”