How to Tell Relatives a Restored Photo Has Been Replaced
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Issue a clear version notice when a restored image changes so recipients can update their copies without confusing an appearance revision with a factual correction.
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Name the affected file
Give the photograph identifier, earlier version, and replacement filename. Include a thumbnail or short scene description if needed. A message saying use the new one can become ambiguous after several deliveries. State whether the previous image should be replaced or kept as an alternate presentation, especially when families have already printed it.
Explain what changed
Describe the relevant difference plainly: corrected caption, improved source scan, less altered face, or revised print crop. Separate a factual correction from a preference change. Do not imply that a sharper generated output supplies new historical evidence. Link or attach the intended replacement using the authorized sharing route rather than relying on a confusing folder of alternatives.
Keep the release record
Save the notice with the delivery notes and update the current approved version in the inventory. Retain the earlier file where appropriate so old references remain understandable. If a caption correction matters, include the supporting source. A recipient should be able to determine what changed, why, and which exact file now represents the agreed viewing version.
Check before finishing
- Old and new versions are named.
- Facts and appearance changes are distinguished.
- The approved version is updated in records.
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