Wedding
Rescuing Two Brides’ Mountain Wedding: RAW Photo Recovery Success
How I saved 284 corrupted NEF files and preserved the irreplaceable love story of Maya and Sophia with Repairit.
LGBTQ+ Wedding Photographer
Portland, Oregon, United States
Repairit Real User Story
I’m Rachel Foster, an LGBTQ+ wedding photographer based in Portland, Oregon. Maya and Sophia’s Columbia River Gorge wedding was more than a job. It was a celebration of their 8-year journey, their courage, and their love. I captured 673 RAW photos on my Nikon Z8, from their dual entrance to their emotional vows and first dance to the song from their first Pride parade together.
The next morning, my external SSD disconnected during import. When I reconnected it, 284 NEF files were corrupted—the entire ceremony and first dance. I cried for hours. These photos weren’t just memories; they were proof of their legally recognized marriage. At 2 AM, I found Wondershare Repairit. Within an hour, every file was restored perfectly. Repairit saved their love story.
The next morning, my external SSD disconnected during import. When I reconnected it, 284 NEF files were corrupted—the entire ceremony and first dance. I cried for hours. These photos weren’t just memories; they were proof of their legally recognized marriage. At 2 AM, I found Wondershare Repairit. Within an hour, every file was restored perfectly. Repairit saved their love story.
Rachel Foster
LGBTQ+ Wedding Photographer
Portland, Oregon, United States
Photo File Damage Situation
Challenge
I discovered the corruption the morning after the wedding. During import, my external SSD suddenly disconnected, and when I reconnected it, 284 NEF files were inaccessible, showing gray thumbnails and “unsupported file” errors. The ceremony alone accounted for 142 images, with another 38 from the first dance completely lost. These weren’t ordinary photos. They documented Maya and Sophia’s legally recognized marriage, a milestone years in the making. The files were 14-bit RAW, Adobe RGB, captured on my Nikon Z8 with professional Nikkor Z lenses. Without these images, their wedding story would be incomplete. Time pressure was intense and I needed to deliver the gallery before their families left the Gorge.
Solution
At 2 AM, after hours of searching, I found Wondershare Repairit through a professional photography forum. I downloaded the software and launched Advanced Batch Repair. The process was simple: select the corrupted NEF files, choose the repair mode, and let Repairit do the work. The repair took 64 minutes to process all 284 files. When the preview loaded, I felt instant relief. The photos were back in full 45.7MP resolution, with vibrant colors, intact Adobe RGB profiles, and complete EXIF data. Even lens details from my Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S were preserved. Repairit reconstructed every file flawlessly.
284 Corrupted Ceremony & First-Dance NEF Files Restored in Full RAW Quality
When I showed Maya and Sophia their ceremony photos, both brides cried. Every image was restored in full 45.7MP quality, with 14-bit RAW color depth and complete metadata.
Technical Details of Photo Repair
| File Type | Format | Device | Cause of Damage | Repaired By |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photo | NEF (Nikon RAW) | Nikon Z8 (45.7MP) | External SSD sudden disconnection during transfer | Wondershare Repairit |
File Specifications
- Size: 21.7GB (284 NEF files)
- Resolution: 8256 × 5504 pixels (45.7MP)
- Bit Depth: 14-bit RAW
- ISO Range: 100-3200
Repair Details
Repair Time: 64 minutes- Success Rate: 100%
- Color Data Restoration: 14-bit RAW color information intact
- EXIF Metadata: All shooting data recovered
100% Recovery
284 corrupted NEF files fully restored
64 Minutes
Fast batch repair that saved irreplaceable wedding memories
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Preserved full-resolution RAW photos affirming a legally recognized marriage
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