A professional wedding photographer approached us with a Sandisk XD memory card (512GB) that had suddenly become unrecognized after a wedding shoot. The card contained irreplaceable wedding photos, making data recovery crucial. Without access to the card, the photographer risked losing an entire wedding album, potentially damaging their reputation and disappointing the newlyweds.
Our Expertise in Memory Card Data Recovery
With 25 years of experience, our team specialises in recovering data from damaged, corrupted, or unrecognized memory cards, ensuring that no precious moments are lost.
Diagnosis & Recovery Process
Upon receiving the Sandisk XD memory card, we conducted a detailed assessment to determine the cause of failure. The key issues identified were:
- Card Not Recognised – The memory card was not detected by multiple devices, indicating possible file system corruption or physical damage.
- No Accidental Deletion or Formatting – The user did not intentionally delete the files, ruling out basic file recovery methods.
- Potential File System Corruption – Likely caused by improper ejection, power failure, or an undetected fault during the shoot.
To recover the wedding photos, we implemented a multi-step data recovery process:
Step 1: Creating a Forensic Clone
- Since the card was not being recognised, direct access to the data was not possible.
- We used specialised imaging tools to create a sector-by-sector clone of the memory card, preserving every bit of data.
- This ensured that the original card remained untouched, preventing further data corruption.
Step 2: Advanced File System Repair & Recovery
- Using proprietary recovery software, we reconstructed the file system to detect any hidden or fragmented images.
- We performed a deep scan of the raw data to extract missing files.
- Our tools identified and recovered over 98% of the lost wedding photos in their original resolution.
Step 3: Quality Check & Data Restoration
- Each recovered image was individually verified to ensure no corruption or loss of quality.
- The files were securely transferred to a new high-speed storage device, allowing the photographer to deliver the wedding album as planned.
The Result
The photographer was relieved and grateful to recover nearly all of the wedding photos, saving their professional reputation and ensuring the couple received their cherished memories.
Why Choose Us for Memory Card Data Recovery?
✅ 25 Years of Proven Expertise – Specializing in SD, XD, CF, and all other memory card types.
✅ Advanced Data Recovery Tools – Successfully restoring data from unrecognized and corrupted cards.
✅ Safe & Secure Process – Ensuring 100% confidentiality and data integrity.
✅ Fast Turnaround – Minimizing downtime for photographers and content creators.
If you’ve experienced memory card failure and lost important photos or videos, contact our data recovery experts today for professional assistance!