Christmas Gift Ideas – Photo Restoration By Ric Wallace – The Photo Doctor

Old, torn and sometimes photos in two or more pieces can be restored to their original state or better. Ric Wallace does a high resolution scan from your original image and electronically uses a computer to do the retouching and corrections. High quality photographic prints can be obtained from the computer file. The computer file can be supplied on CD/ DVD, USB, or downloaded from the internet to ensure exact copies can be made for years to come, with no loss in quality like prints made from negatives which will degrade over time.

Photo Restoration By

Ric WallaceThe Photo Doctor



UPATE ON THIS VIDEO: The customer went to Walmart with the large digital file and got some posters made for display at places where they were playing. They were looking for T-Shirts with this image and another one I scanned. I referred them to one of my Greeting Card Retailers who prints on T shirts and other clothing. Need T-Shirts, or other clothing with a photo, name logo, etc  - contact Will  @ Ethical Addiction Apparel and mention the The Photo Doctor / AKA Ric Wallace referred you.

Ethical Addiction Apparel  (Ocean Park)- 1558 128th Street, Surrey, BC V4A 3T7

Ric Wallace has been restoring photos for years first by using an airbrush and fine tip brushes. With the mainstream use of computers, Ric has disposed of the darkroom equipment and chemicals, and instead uses  computers, digital cameras, high res scanners, and various computer programs, photo printers, mat cutter, etc.

Computers have changed the way things are now done, but the basics or old way things were done gives Ric a Virtual Edge over other people offering Photo Restoration.

Many stores may offer photo restoration as they get someone else to do the work and markup the price. When you hire Ric Wallace you are talking to the organ grinder and not the monkey like at retail stores.

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Ric works his magic and has even taken passport photographs, restored them to a better than original state, and produced quality photographic enlargements for wall display. This service is invaluable for genealogy enthusiasts trying to put together family albums.retouch-03

Old, faded, and cracked photographs can be brought back to life with our expert digital restoration techniques.

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Consider purchasing a DIGITAL EXACT copy of the FINAL HI-RES photo at 300 DPI (JPG) – for an additional fee. (not included with standard packages)
Digital files maybe kept on our storage devices for a limited time and may be deleted without notice after services are rendered and paid in full. Customers who purchased digital files are recommended to have many copies on disk, USB and/or cloud based storage. Digital computer files do not fade or disappear like old negatives or prints. Making prints from-the high res digital files will allow the highest quality image to be printed. Sharing this file means family or friends can look after getting their own prints with their own money, saving you $$$. Using output services such as Walmart, drug stores or home printers will vary in quality.
PLEASE NOTE: We are NOT allowed to copy photographs that have a copyright stamp or symbol on them, such as school photos, team photos, magazines, newspapers, etc. If you have a photo with a stamp on the back please contact the listed person or company for reprints. If the photographer has passed away or the company is out of business we would have to review the situation. Anyone with an original negative film will be considered the lawful owner of the image. Any prints or digital files are your property to do with as you wish, once paid in full. Any future reprints would have to be ordered by you or have your approval in writing.
We need the photo supplied loose -- not framed or behind glass. Photos larger than 8.5" x 11" will have to copied using a camera on a tripod as opposed to scanning on a high resolution flatbed scanner. These will have a higher cost to digitize the image as it is considered a photography service, not a scanning service.
We reserve the right to refuse to copy obscene, offensive, unlawful or objectionable materials. Please contact us for any concerns you may have.

Not sure how to email a photo? NO PROBLEM – you can call by voice on the phone.

October 1st is World Postcard Day – Share the Spirit of White Rock Beach Year-Round

October 1st is World Postcard Day

https://worldpostcardday.com/

Finding a postcard in our mailbox is pure joy!

From the carefully handwritten messages, to the colorful images and stamps, postcards are little surprises that delight, inspire and connect us.


White Rock, BC resident Ric Wallace / Mr White Rock has been creating and marketing postcards since 2013 (into 11th year in BC). Ric Wallace likes to joke he did not move to BC to sell postcards, greeting cards and magnets, etc.

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Looking for a domain name for a website to put photos online, he noted all the signs at the waterfront saying “Welcome to White Rock Beach, Pier and Promenade”. The domain name WhiteRockBeach.ca had never been registered until Ric Wallace captured this valuable virtual property. The domain WhiteRockBeach.ca has helped inspire all that you see online or on display at The White Rock Beach Gallery along the promenade when set up.

 

See online
https://whiterockbeach.ca/postcards/

Ric has produced over 300 postcards with about 200 postcards of White Rock Beach.  Every postcard or greeting card with a mounted postcard acts as an advertisement for White Rock Beach, BC Canada with zero tax dollars spent.

The senior population especially, and people of all ages in White Rock / South Surrey love them, as well as tourists to BC and the White Rock waterfront. With tourists coming back to White Rock Beach since the end of the pandemic, many retailers saw record sales of cards created by Ric Wallace / Mr White Rock. Some people might be concerned with postage rates, but people want photos as an inexpensive souvenir or for the scrapbook or walls of their study or office.

INTERESTING FACTS
Ric Wallace has printed over 500,000 postcards, ALL printed in CANADA, since becoming the Postcard King of White Rock Beach.
The retail sales (what purchasers have spent) on Ric’s postcards or greeting cards with a mounted/removable postcard have surpassed $100,000 (10+ years). Ric Wallace supplies cards to various retailers wholesale and sells online and in person at the White Rock Beach Gallery. See https://whiterockbeach.ca/  and  https://whiterockbeachgallery.com/

If you have a favorite colour, Ric has a postcard to match.

The first bundled sets of postcards were created in February 2019 of the Storm of the Century and since then, there are now 36 different packs of postcards with more planned by Ric Wallace.

  • The Pier Pack, Best Deal Pack, WR Snow Pack, Crescent Beach
  • Crow ART Pack, Value Deal Pack
  • Amazing Tourist Pack, Amazing Sunsets, Amazing Sunrises
  • The Santa Hat Pack, Birds Of Canada, Wildlife Of Canada
  • Storm of the Century (14 postcards)
  • Storm of the Century – Before and during (24 postcards)
  • In 2023 there were 22 – 6 packs of postcards added to his arsenal
  • A new 12 postcard pack is planned for the spring of 2024 that has not been done before and is expected to be in high demand.

Ric Wallace is an Artist / Photographer (ARTographer) who sets up at the White Rock Beach waterfront under the ART Walk program. He is currently the only photographer with Storm of the Century photos / postcards, and aerial views of the pier. Ric originally wanted to set up under the Artists Walk program over 9 years ago and just sell postcards, but he was NOT ALLOWED unless he had a wider selection of photo items. He currently offers, POSTCARDS, postcard packs, greeting cards, magnets, metal prints, acrylic prints, canvas prints, matted prints, framed photos, and photo prints for framing ranging from 5” x 7” up to 13” x 19”.

Sales of postcards and greeting cards explode leading up to Christmas with many selections showing snow, Merry Christmas, Season’s Greetings, the BRIGHT WALK waterfront light displays and animals wearing Santa hats including a hat on the famous White Rock.

If you want to share the spirit of White Rock Beach year round, consider a postcard or greeting card by Ric Wallace and don’t forget October 1st is World Postcard Day. There have been many postcards of White Rock over the years, but Ric Wallace seems to hold the record for White Rock postcards, in turn getting the title The Postcard King. These images outsell others on the market.

Ric Wallace is expecting to be set up at the White Rock Beach waterfront on the following dates. The graphic below is displayed on many sites like WhiteRockBeach.ca and is updated to reflect when Ric Wallace is open at The White Rock Beach Gallery. (Weather & Air Quality Permitting).

Wall ART for Medical Offices, Car Dealerships, Restaurants & Waiting Rooms in White Rock / South Surrey

Are you an office manager for a White Rock/South Surrey medical office, car dealership, hair salon, restaurant, etc?

The images in this posting would be ideal for your office walls or waiting room areas where patients or customers can pass the time waiting and looking at these stunning views of White Rock Beach.

Purchase 2 of the images listed in this posting SAVE 5% when paying by debit, cheque or etransfer.
Purchase 3 or more of the images listed in this posting SAVE 10% when paying by debit, cheque or etransfer.

Ric Wallace / Mr White Rock  can drop by in person and bring some of the in-stock Wall ART that might fit your needs, for quick view of these images, with no commitment to purchase. 

HD Amazing Acrylic Prints

Want something more than just another run of the mill photo print? If you need a print that’s modern, sleek and vibrant, you’ve landed in the right place and more importantly the right product:

  • Stunning SwissQ print technology, printed direct to acrylic glass
  • Premium ¼-inch thick, optically clear acrylic glass, finished with an opaque white backing sheet
  • These are supplied with a float mount frame and ready to hang on the wall.

 

There were hundreds or maybe thousands of people at the waterfront watching the live destruction of the iconic White Rock Beach Pier on December 20, 2018. This image was ONLY captured by Ric Wallace / Mr White Rock and lasted for about 1.2 seconds showing the ray of sunshine during the Storm Of the Century that took out the White Rock Pier. This is a piece of local history and people are amazed the force mother nature has. The photo below is a collage showing the timeline of the start of the storm and aftermath which  happened in 3 hours and 4 minutes.  Ric Wallace took over 1300 photos and videos during this storm. THIS IMAGE IS ONLY SOLD directly from Ric Wallace and not in galleries or art stores.  Many penthouse owners in the White Rock/South Surrey area have the images in the posting on their walls, but these images are offered to anyone who has a love for White Rock Beach.

 

This 24″ x 36″ collage took over 3 long days and many proofs to master this wall art. It has 15 photos that tells the story of the December 20, 2018 storm that took out the White Rock beach Pier.
There is no other collage or photo on the market showing what took place in one photo as a 24″ x 36″ acrylic print. Many people have purchased Storm of the Century postcard sets, photos and had a framing store mat and frame the prints.  This is ready to hang on the wall. 

This would be ideal for any office, waiting room, restaurant and would attract attention.

Looking for monthly giveaways? We have Storm of the Century postcard sets or other inexpensive postcard sets and Greeting Cards ideal for clients or customers.

Storm of the Century Postcard Sets
$42 Set $55 Set $100 Set $125 Set
Contact Sheets Included With All Sets

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Telling White Rock’s Storm of the Century in Pictures and Postcards

 

 

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HD METAL PRINTS & HD ACRYLIC PRINTS


METAL PRINTS



Canvas Prints


Coming spring 2024 – aerial/drone views of the White Rock Beach & area on METAL & ACRYLIC PRINTS  by Ric Wallace/Mr White Rock. Ric will be extensively capturing dramatic sunrises & sunsets with his drone and is expected to have dozens of breathtaking images added to his art collection. Poster Prints currently available.