Turn boxes of photos and loose papers into clean, organized digital files.
NOVA Scanning is a Northern Virginia scanning service focused on speed, quality, and simplicity. No shipping your memories across the country. No complicated prep.
What I scan
- Loose printed photos
- Loose paper documents (no staples)
What I do not scan (by design)
- Photo albums or scrapbooks
- Slides or negatives
- Stapled or bound documents
This keeps turnaround fast and pricing fair.
Simple process. Local handling.
Fast turnaround because we stay focused on the highest-volume, highest-impact scanning jobs.
1) Request a quote
Tell me your approximate photo/page count and timing. I’ll reply with confirmation and next steps.
2) Square invoice → appointment
After invoice, we schedule a local drop-off/pickup appointment. Originals stay local.
3) Delivery
Secure download link included. USB flash drive available for $10.
Quality & specs (included)
Clean output that’s easy to browse, share, and archive.
600 DPI scans
High-resolution scans suitable for printing and long-term archiving.
Basic cropping & color correction
Light cleanup to improve consistency without heavy “creative” edits.
Basic QA
No missing or obviously skewed images—your set stays complete.
Organized files
Clean folder structure. You can choose filenames if you want.
Pricing snapshot
Volume discounts + $100 minimum project. Full details on the Pricing page.
| Volume | Price (per photo) |
|---|---|
| Up to 250 photos | $0.75 |
| 250–500 photos | $0.50 |
| 500+ photos | $0.40 |
Rush option: +50% for 48–72 hour turnaround (if schedule allows).
Security & privacy
Practical, local-first handling—no drama, no “cloud mystery meat.”
- Originals stay local in Northern Virginia. No shipping across the country.
- Digital delivery uses a secure download link; USB available on request.
- Files are stored only as long as needed for delivery and confirmation, then removed from active systems within CHANGEME_DAYS days.
- Requests are handled directly—owner-operated, no offshore processing.
Note: absolute security doesn’t exist. The goal is sensible risk reduction and tight retention.