If you have photographic skills, volunteer for Operation Photo Rescue. This worldwide outfit lets people whose photos have been ruined through fire or flood, to be restored to their former glory, at no cost. An ideal way to help if you’re a photographer, grapic designer or image restoration artist. Insurance can cover natural disasters and house fires, but can’t restore photos.
For a paid service, Photographs Forever can restore photos that are faded or discoloured or accidentally ripped in half. These experts can also remove spots, stains, marks, creases and tears, as well as digitally remove mould damage and improve contrast etc.
If you have an unwanted camera, ask if anyone in your community would like it, if there is an interest in photography. In northeast England, you can visit Camera Donation Project to find details of how to pass it on to someone who will use it. You can deposit camera batteries at any battery recycling bank across the country.
