AboutSteve Pearson Expertise Try me for 35mm or darkroom issues. I am a professional photographer in Australia. I work solely in 35mm digital format, after 35 years of colour and monochrome film in many formats. I have darkroom experience and for many years belonged to my local camera club. I conduct photography workshops around the state on any and most subjects relating to photography and often judge photography exhibitions and competitions.
Experience I hold a Diploma of Applied Science in Forensic Investigation, with part of my studies involving photography. I spend most days with a camera and am into digital photography in a big way. I was given my first camera in 1965 and have not been without one since. I spent nearly 20 years as a forensic investigator with my state Police Force, and since retiring a couple of years ago have concentrated on commercial photography - especially weddings.
Expert: Steve Pearson Date: 2/21/2005 Subject: cleaning a photograph
Question i have a photograph that has a shiny finish & got some glue (not sure what kind, think it was a glue stick) on the photograph, i am not sure how to remove it, with just water or something else?
any help will be appreciated, thanks !
June
Answer Hi June. You don't say if this is a commercially printed colour photo, or one from a black and white darkroom. I gather that the 'shiny finish' means it is a gloss photo? Okay - if the glue is stuck hard and fast to the photo then you won't be able to remove it without damaging the print. If it is soft and pliable you "MAY" be able to wash it off. Can I suggest that you scan the photo and have the glue 'removed' using Adobe Photoshop of similar. Alternatively, take the photo to a photo lab and ask their advice. They'll probably suggest a scan and fix up.
Steve P
