Sun-Faded Print to Rich Color Restoration Old Image to New Image by Prompt Craft

Subject : Use reference image as subject from uploaded reference image only, without changing who the person is.
Input Condition & Correction Goal
The uploaded photo is a professional corporate headshot that was originally captured in color but has since faded, yellowed, or shifted in tone due to age, sun exposure, or chemical degradation of the original print. Skin tones may appear washed out, orange, or pale, clothing colors may look dull or discolored, and the overall image may carry an unwanted color cast that obscures the true original appearance of the scene.
Technical Restoration Process
Correct the overall color cast by neutralizing yellow, orange, or magenta tint while restoring natural skin tones, accurate clothing colors, and realistic background hues based on contextual and lighting cues within the photograph. Rebuild lost saturation and contrast that has faded over time, deepening shadows and enriching midtones without introducing harsh clipping or unnatural color shifts. Remove any chemical staining, discoloration blotches, or uneven fading patterns so the color appears uniform and consistent across the entire frame.
Output Quality & Resolution
Deliver a high-resolution, fully color-corrected photograph with vibrant, accurate, and evenly balanced tones that reflect how the image would have looked when it was first printed. Skin tones should read as natural and lifelike, clothing and background colors should be rich without appearing oversaturated, and overall contrast should be restored to modern photographic standards.
Special Instructions
Preserve the subject's identity with absolute fidelity to the reference image, maintaining 100% facial and anatomical likeness. Keep all facial features, expressions, age, ethnicity, skin tone, hair, and unique details such as moles, scars, freckles, and natural asymmetry exactly unchanged. Retain the original body proportions, posture, and biometric characteristics without unwanted modifications. Do not replace the face with a generic AI appearance or alter the person's true identity in any way. Facial structure, expression, and pose must remain exactly as captured in the original photo; only color accuracy, saturation, and contrast should be restored. The final result should transform the old, faded photo into a vibrant, full-color image that looks freshly printed, bridging the gap between the original vintage capture and a modern 21st century color standard.