Historical Document & Photo Scanning

WW1 photo album titled 'R.S.G. Welch', containing historical photographs from World War 1. The album exterior appears aged, indicating its historical significance and the preservation of important wartime memories within its pages.
Vintage personal diary of R.S.G. Welch from World War 1, featuring handwritten entries and notes. The diary's worn cover reflects its historical value and the intimate, firsthand accounts of wartime experiences it contains.

At Kevin Sean Studios, we specialize in high-resolution archival camera scanning, ensuring the highest level of accuracy and preservation for photographs, slides, film negatives, and historical documents. Located in Mooresville, NC, and serving Charlotte, the Carolinas, and nationwide, we provide superior digitization services for families, historians, and institutions looking to preserve their irreplaceable media.

Why We Use an Archival Camera for Photo & Document Scanning

Unlike traditional flatbed scanners, our museum-grade archival camera scanning delivers unparalleled detail, dynamic range, and clarity, making it the preferred method for historical preservation.

Key Benefits of Our Camera Scanning Method:

  • Exceptional Image Quality – Captures fine details, true-to-life colors, and subtle textures without artificial sharpening.

  • Non-Contact Scanning – Prevents pressure damage to delicate, aging photographs, slides, and documents.

  • High Resolution & Dynamic Range – Ensures optimal reproduction of shadows, highlights, and midtones.

  • Preserves Oversized & Fragile Media – Accommodates large prints, delicate historical documents, and bound photo albums without distortion or cropping.

What We Digitize

We offer comprehensive scanning services for various photographic formats and historical documents, ensuring each piece is preserved with care.

Standard Photo Scanning

  • Loose Photographs (4x6, 5x7, 8x10, and custom sizes)

  • Oversized Prints (up to 20x30 inches or larger upon request)

  • Mounted & Framed Photos

Film Negatives & Slides

  • 35mm Slides & Negatives

  • 35mm Glass-Mounted Slides

  • Medium & Large Format Negatives (120, 220, 4x5, and 8x10)

Historical Photograph Scanning

  • Ferrotypes & Tintypes (Metal-Based Photos)

  • Silvered Prints & Glass Plate Negatives

  • Daguerreotypes & Ambrotypes

  • Rare & Antique Photographic Formats

Historical Letters & Documents

  • Handwritten Letters & Diaries

  • Maps, Manuscripts & Official Records

  • War Letters & Military Correspondence

Photo Album Scanning

  • Full Album Scans – Sleeved photos are carefully removed for individual scanning, while mounted photos remain intact.

  • Non-Reflective Museum Glass Pressing – We use a museum-grade book press with anti-glare glass to gently flatten bulging pages, ensuring a clear and seamless capture of bound albums.

How Our Process Works

  1. Pre-Scanning Preparation – Careful handling and inspection of each item to ensure the best possible results.

  2. High-Resolution Digital Capture – Using specialized archival cameras, we create stunning, high-fidelity scans that preserve every detail.

  3. Basic Color Correction & Enhancement – Our team applies color correction, cropping, and tonal adjustments to restore faded images and improve clarity.

  4. Organized & Labeled Digital Files – Your files are neatly organized, named, and structured for easy navigation.

  5. Secure Digital Delivery & Storage – Receive your files via secure cloud storage (3 months free), USB, or external hard drive.

Why Choose Kevin Sean Studios?

With a commitment to archival-quality preservation, meticulous attention to detail, and cutting-edge technology, Kevin Sean Studios provides the highest standard of digitization for photographs, slides, negatives, and historical documents.

Whether you’re preserving a family archive, restoring historical records, or digitizing old film negatives, we ensure your precious media is safeguarded for generations to come.

Begin Your Digital Preservation Journey with Us

Embrace the future without letting go of the past. Contact Kevin Sean Studios today for unparalleled photo scanning and document digitization services in North Carolina, South Carolina, and beyond. Let's preserve your memories and historical treasures together, ensuring they remain vivid and accessible for generations.