Gather your memories.
Bring together your loose printed photos. Remove them from albums and group them the way you’d like your digital folders organized.
Photo scanning in Danville, CA
Old photos.
New life.
Forever yours.
Moving old memories into the digital future
The birthday candles. The beach trips. The people you never want to forget. Preserve your printed photographs as 600 dpi digital JPEGs, with basic color and brightness enhancement.
600 dpi scans · Basic enhancement · Simple JPEG files
The little moments were the big ones.
A summer to remember.
MADE FOR
rememberingNOT A SHOEBOX
rememberingNOT A SHOEBOX
A whole lifetime. Back in view. ↗
✳ High-resolution 600 dpi↗ Ready to share & print◈ Your originals returned♡ A personal, local service
01 / A simpler way to save
From shoebox to screen.
Without the overwhelm.
A photo digitizing service based in Danville, California, for loose family prints. Compare scanning prices, prepare your collection and estimate the cost before making arrangements.
Give them a fresh start.
Your prints become 600 dpi JPEGs with basic color, brightness and orientation adjustments. Complex restoration is quoted separately.
Enjoy them everywhere.
Receive your digital files and original prints. Share with family, make a photo book, or finally find that one picture you love. Read the photo preparation & backup guide.
BEFOREAFTER
A little care. A lovely difference.
Let the memory
shine through.
A faded print doesn’t have to stay that way. Basic enhancement balances color and brightness, so the moment feels a little closer.
Every standard scan includes 600 dpi resolution, straightening, cropping and basic enhancement.
Illustrative comparison using a simulated faded image. Actual results depend on the condition of your originals; basic enhancement does not repair tears or recreate missing detail.
02 / Simple, upfront pricing
Priced by the photo.
Valued for a lifetime.
Start with up to 500 photos for $250. Add more at progressively lower rates, with basic enhancement included throughout.
The first shoebox
A meaningful start for your collection.
$250 / order minimum
Includes up to 500 loose printed photos
- 600 dpi JPEG files
- Basic color & brightness enhancement
- Cropping & orientation correction
- Digital delivery + originals returned
A growing collection
Your next 500 photos, at a lower rate.
$450 / 1,000 photos
$250 base + 40¢ each for photos 501–1,000
- All standard scanning features included
- Pay only for extras above the base package
- 750 photos = $350
- Simple folders for your photo groups
The family archive
Keep going, one generation at a time.
+35¢ / photo above 1,000
$450 for the first 1,000, then 35¢ each
- All standard scanning features included
- 1,500 photos = $625
- 2,000 photos = $800
- Each lower rate applies to additional photos
Scanning prices for loose prints, 3 × 3 to 8 × 10 inches, subject to scanner compatibility and condition review. $250 minimum per order, including up to 500 photos. Photos 501–1,000 are 40¢ each; photos above 1,000 are 35¢ each. These are incremental rates, not discounts on earlier photos. Unused scans in the base package do not reduce the $250 minimum. Album removal, delicate or damaged prints, restoration, shipping, storage devices and any applicable tax are excluded and quoted separately. No payment is collected on this site.
How these prices compare to the market
Research checked November 12, 2026: ScanCafe lists 600 dpi photo scanning at $0.48 per image à la carte, with value kits at $0.34–$0.46. ScanMyPhotos lists its individual 600 dpi option at $0.50 per scan with a $25 minimum. Bulk boxes and promotions can be substantially cheaper. Services, minimums, delivery charges and enhancement vary; these are reference points, not identical offers.
03 / Your memories, your estimate
What’s in
your shoebox?
A rough count is all you need. Every order starts at $250 for up to 500 photos. The calculator adds only the photos above each tier.
This is a planning estimate. Your final quote should confirm photo condition, quantity, delivery and any extras before work begins.
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Up to 500 photos included · $250 minimum
Estimated scanning total
No obligation. No payment. Estimate downloads as a text file.
LET’S PRESERVE YOUR MEMORIES
Tell me about
your photos.
Call or text Scott at 925-683-9710, or email scottvaupen@gmail.com.
We’ll confirm your photo count, condition, final quote and handoff arrangements before scanning. Orders start at $250.
A few things worth knowing
Good questions.
Clear answers.
What does the $250 minimum include?
The $250 minimum covers up to 500 standard loose photos, scanned as 600 dpi JPEGs with basic enhancement. A smaller collection still costs $250. Each photo from 501 to 1,000 adds 40¢; each photo above 1,000 adds 35¢. For example, 750 photos cost $350 and 2,000 cost $800. Extras and applicable tax are separate.
What kinds of photos can be scanned?
The proposed standard service covers loose printed photographs from 3 × 3 to 8 × 10 inches, subject to equipment compatibility. Sticky, brittle, torn or heavily curled prints need review before scanning. Slides, negatives and bound albums are not included in standard pricing.
Will I get my original photographs back?
Yes. The service is designed to return your original prints along with your digital files. Handoff and return arrangements must be agreed before an order starts.
Is this the same as photo restoration?
Basic enhancement adjusts brightness and color and corrects cropping or orientation. Repairing scratches, tears, stains or missing areas is detailed restoration and requires a separate assessment and quote.
What can I do with 600 dpi JPEGs?
You can share them, view them on phones and computers, and use them in prints or photo books. Enlargement quality depends on the original print’s size, sharpness and condition. Store a second copy on another drive or cloud service.
How long does it take, and how do I book?
Turnaround depends on collection size and condition and will be confirmed with your quote. Call or text 925-683-9710, or use the contact form to compose an email to scottvaupen@gmail.com. Scheduling and handoff arrangements are confirmed directly with Scott.
For the moments that made you.
Some things deserve
more than a shoebox.
Give your favorite memories a place in your everyday life.
Find your starting point ↗