Generations Scanning, Poulsbo WA

Full Service Photo and Film restoration and Scanning

Our Mission

Our Expertise

At Generations Scanning, our mission is to restore your precious memories to their original condition. We understand how important these photographs are to you and we take great care in ensuring that they are restored to their former glory.

Our Expertise

With years of experience in photo restoration, we offer the skills and knowledge to restore even the most damaged photographs. We use the latest technology and techniques to ensure that your photos look as good as new.

Our Process

Our Expertise

Our Process

Our photo restoration process is simple and straightforward. You bring us your damaged photos, we restore them keeping you updated every step of the way. We strive to ensure that you are completely satisfied with the final result.

About Us

"Rediscover Your Memories:"

We offer AI artifact removal, upscaling, and Colorization to bring new life into your heirloom photographs. Full Photo Restoration Services, employing Intricate Digital Artistry: We painstakingly work on each image, to restore and enhance your photos. Our expertise allows us to correct fading, tears, discoloration, and other imperfections, bringing your photos back to life. We've restored photographs which were over 100 years old.

"Revolutionizing the Art of Photography: Unveiling the Spectacular Film-to-Photo Transformation!"

We can create never before realized print photos from restored reel to reel film. A one-of-a-kind addition to your family album.

"Discover the Heart of Your Community: The Power of Supporting Locally Owned Small Businesses"

Locally owned and operated. Your precious photos and film never travel further than just across town.

"Our History"

Founded in 2019, Generations Scanning is dual veteran owned, and has been providing high-quality photo restoration services to our community. We are dedicated to preserving your precious memories for generations to come.

"From Military Service to PNW Small-Town Love: Our Journey of Restoration and Preservation"

Hello, I'm Douglas Shaw, and I want to share our heartfelt story with you. In 2016, I retired from the military and, along with my wife and our five grown children, embarked on a new chapter of life in the beautiful town of Poulsbo, WA. We fell head over heels in love with this charming community, and we've worked tirelessly to establish deep roots here.

Our personal story connects us with small-town life, as my wife and I both grew up in Northern California, in a beautiful little town called Paradise. On November 8, 2018, tragedy struck when the devastating Camp Fire wiped our hometown off the map. It was a day of unimaginable loss. My entire family and many friends were still living in Paradise, and amidst the destruction, I realized that so many precious family heirlooms, spanning many generations, had been forever lost.

Determined to preserve what little remained, we made it our mission to collect and share what we still had in our possession with our family. In pursuit of this mission, we invested in high-end equipment to archive these cherished memories. As we completed the task of preserving our history, my father-in-law approached us with a request to do the same for his family's legacy, which dates back to 1771 and John Hanson, one of our founding fathers.

What started as a personal mission soon transformed into something more significant. We processed nearly 6,000 photos, slides, diaries, family tree documents, and old audio tapes, breathing new life into these precious relics of the past. However, after this initial endeavor, our equipment lay dormant, gathering dust.

One morning, as I gazed upon the collection of film scanning equipment we had acquired, a thought crossed my mind. Could I offer these services to others in our local community? I decided to put out a call on social media, and within hours, my inbox and phone were flooded with requests. I started processing photos and film that very same day. We've also been in contact with the Library of Congress for a project we've only just started.

This journey has ignited a passion within us for sharing our skills with people. There's no greater joy than witnessing the delight on someone's face as they rediscover their photos and films in a new light. In some instances, customers have brought us never-before-seen films, and the emotions it evoked brought tears to their eyes.

As we continue down this path, we eagerly look forward to meeting new people, hearing your stories, and helping you unearth your own trove of family treasures. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us, so we can discuss how to personalize your project and embark on this meaningful journey together."

With warm regards,

Douglas & Amber Shaw

Generations Scanning, Archiving your History

Photographs are the footprints of our souls; preserve them for the generations yet to come.

We understand that the task of sorting through your collection of cherished memories can feel overwhelming. At Generations Scanning, we are here to simplify the process and alleviate any hesitations you may have about beginning your photo or film scanning project.

Simply bring us your entire collection, and we will expertly scan each item, ensuring that even handwritten notes on the back of your photos are preserved. We will return your project in a convenient digital format, making it effortless for you to explore your archive. You can easily rename and categorize your memories into folders that suit your preferences.

Furthermore, having your archives finally well-organized allows you to connect with older generations of your family and create an oral history by documenting the stories behind your films and photos. This is an opportunity to capture those precious memories before it's too late.

Scanning your photos and films promptly also offers peace of mind. Your history will be securely stored, protected from potential natural disasters and damage, ensuring that you can sleep soundly at night knowing your heritage is preserved.

Give us a call today, and let's embark on this journey of preserving your precious memories.