Established in 1991, The Better Image® is dedicated to the conservation and preservation of fine art and historic photographs. The mission of The Better Image® is to provide the highest level of professional services to a diverse clientele while promoting the education of students, collectors and the general public in the theory, practice and art of photograph conservation.​

Services Offered

  • Treatment of Fine Art and Historic Photographs
  • Condition Reports
  • Collection Surveys
  • Insurance Claim Support
  • Pre-Auction Examination of Consigned Photographs
  • Consultations on Preservation of Photograph Collections
  • Environmental Monitoring Service
  • THE DARK BAG Protective Cover
  • Emergency Response and Disaster Recovery
  • Fiber Sampling and UV Analysis
  • Non-distractive scientific analysis using X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) unit
  • Quantitative Analysis Using Non-Altering
  • X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Unit
  • Internships for Pre-Program and Graduate Conservation Students
  • Workshops and Lectures on Topics Relating to All Aspects of the Conservation and Preservation of Fine Art Photography

Navigating through COVID-19: Please be aware that due to disruptions from the Coronavirus our operations have been temporarily affected. During these times, we will do all we can to accommodate our clients’ needs but must ask for your patience. Bear with us, be safe and stay well.

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