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Sell Online. No Upfront Fees or Contract. Prints in 24 hours.
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Sell Online. No Upfront Fees or Contract. Prints in 24 hours.
Candid.com/ProPhotoLab
Los Angeles - Film Laboratory
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Find Film laboratory in Los Angeles' Online Local Search
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Film processors
Get Your Konica SRX101-A starting at $3,324.00! Get it now.
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Get Your Konica SRX101-A starting at $3,324.00! Get it now.
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E-6 Film Processing
- Film Processing save 40% in April - 36 exp roll only $5.75 120-$4.50
www.reedphoto.com
- Film Processing save 40% in April - 36 exp roll only $5.75 120-$4.50
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Print Space Pro Photo Lab
Custom/ DIY Imacon scanning, C-41 Digital C, Color, B&W darkrooms
www.printspacenyc.com
Custom/ DIY Imacon scanning, C-41 Digital C, Color, B&W darkrooms
www.printspacenyc.com
Microprocessing Lab
Small Scale Studies for Large Scale Solutions, Applications Experience.
www.Arkema-Analytical-Solutions.com
Small Scale Studies for Large Scale Solutions, Applications Experience.
www.Arkema-Analytical-Solutions.com
16mm Film to DVD Services
FastTurnAround-Industry Experts Fill a Box Lowest Price - $199!
www.HomeMovieDepot.com
FastTurnAround-Industry Experts Fill a Box Lowest Price - $199!
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Analytical Lab Testing
Certified testing laboratory. Water metals, organics, solids, more.
www.basiclab.com
Certified testing laboratory. Water metals, organics, solids, more.
www.basiclab.com
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A and I
Photographic and digital imaging lab founded by photographer David Alexander and laboratory manager/masterfilm technician James Ishihara.
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Photographic and digital imaging lab founded by photographer David Alexander and laboratory manager/masterfilm technician James Ishihara.
www.aandi.com
ABC Pictures
Publicity print reproduction company for models, actors, entertainers and photographers.
www.abcpictures.com
Publicity print reproduction company for models, actors, entertainers and photographers.
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Accent Photo
Full service image processing lab offering services in film and slide printing, trade show displays. digitial scanning and imaging, photo restoration and finishing services.
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Anne Galeone Photo Lab
Full service one hour photo lab specializing in wedding photo finishing.
www.agaleonephoto.com
Full service one hour photo lab specializing in wedding photo finishing.
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Amaranth Photographic Laboratories, Inc.
Photo lab providing digital services.
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Photo lab providing digital services.
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Printer's Film Service
Photo processor specializing in reproduction photofinishing for artwork, slides, negatives and transparencies.
aprintersfilmserv.com
Photo processor specializing in reproduction photofinishing for artwork, slides, negatives and transparencies.
aprintersfilmserv.com
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San Miguel Photo Lab
Provider of film processing, film proofing, custom hand-printed enlargements, exhibition printing, print toning and copy work.
www.bestlab.com
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www.bestlab.com
Black and White Photo Lab
Lab specializing in custom black and white processing and printing services.
www.blackandwhitelab.com
Lab specializing in custom black and white processing and printing services.
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The Blow Up Lab
Specialist in taking original photos, negatives, slides, documents, computer files or virtually any other two dimensional or three dimensional object and providing enlargement services.
www.blowuplab.com
Specialist in taking original photos, negatives, slides, documents, computer files or virtually any other two dimensional or three dimensional object and providing enlargement services.
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Burrell Colour Imaging
Leading full service lab for professional portrait and wedding photographers, processing both digital and traditional images.
www.burrellcolourimaging.com
Leading full service lab for professional portrait and wedding photographers, processing both digital and traditional images.
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Jonathan Penney
Black and white photographic lab services for professional portrait and wedding photographers.
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Black and white photographic lab services for professional portrait and wedding photographers.
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Calypso Imaging
Professional photo lab and digital imaging bureau located in Silicon Valley.
www.calypsoinc.com
Professional photo lab and digital imaging bureau located in Silicon Valley.
www.calypsoinc.com
Chromatech Corp.
Professional color and digital imaging lab offering commercial services.
www.chromatechcorp.com
Professional color and digital imaging lab offering commercial services.
www.chromatechcorp.com
Chrome PhotoLabs and Digital
Professional E-6 lab and service bureau specializing in slides, digital prints, Photo CD scanning, and presentation graphics.
www.chromedigital.com
Professional E-6 lab and service bureau specializing in slides, digital prints, Photo CD scanning, and presentation graphics.
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Click Imaging
Film processing lab serving "workaholic" hours of professional photography clients.
www.clickimaging.co.uk
Film processing lab serving "workaholic" hours of professional photography clients.
www.clickimaging.co.uk
Color Tech Imaging Center
Western New York professional color lab providing overnight proofing and leading local VPS film processing services and related products for the professional photographer.
www.color-tech.com
Western New York professional color lab providing overnight proofing and leading local VPS film processing services and related products for the professional photographer.
www.color-tech.com
Creative Darkroom
Provider of film processing services, specializing in black and white lab services.
www.creativedarkroom.com
Provider of film processing services, specializing in black and white lab services.
www.creativedarkroom.com
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Danny Chau Photolabs
Photographic specialist laboratory, catering for the professional black and white and digital photographic market.
www.dcphotolab.com
Photographic specialist laboratory, catering for the professional black and white and digital photographic market.
www.dcphotolab.com
Diversified Lab
A leading photo lab for professional photographers - online digital proofs, digital printing, finishing, albums and more.
www.divlab.com
A leading photo lab for professional photographers - online digital proofs, digital printing, finishing, albums and more.
www.divlab.com
Dominion Camera Corp
Film developing lab with digital workstation and equipment repair services.
www.dominioncamera.com
Film developing lab with digital workstation and equipment repair services.
www.dominioncamera.com
Duggal
Film processing lab providing proofing, printing and specialty graphics along with other services.
www.duggal.com
Film processing lab providing proofing, printing and specialty graphics along with other services.
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Spectrum Color Projects
Provider of film processing services, specializing in film compositing and printing for the trade show, point of purchase and convention industries.
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Provider of film processing services, specializing in film compositing and printing for the trade show, point of purchase and convention industries.
home.earthlink.net
Eastern Imaging
Provider of custom black and white photography film processing services.
www.easternimaging.com
Provider of custom black and white photography film processing services.
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Filmet, Inc.
Provider of photographic laboratory services including photo CD, prepress, digital and poster printing and digital imaging services. Services are provided to designers, artists and the pre-press and communications industries.
www.filmet.com
Provider of photographic laboratory services including photo CD, prepress, digital and poster printing and digital imaging services. Services are provided to designers, artists and the pre-press and communications industries.
www.filmet.com
Fleet Photographic
Minilab and film processing services company offering photography equipment and artist materials.
www.fleet-photographic.co.uk
Minilab and film processing services company offering photography equipment and artist materials.
www.fleet-photographic.co.uk
Fujifilm Processing Laboratory
International processing lab offering color slide and negative processing, prints from slides and black and white film processing as well as custom hand printing.
www.fujilab.co.uk
International processing lab offering color slide and negative processing, prints from slides and black and white film processing as well as custom hand printing.
www.fujilab.co.uk
Full Circle Ltd.
Processing lab specializing in custom ilfochrome and panoramic prints for the fine art photographer.
www.fullcirclephoto.com
Processing lab specializing in custom ilfochrome and panoramic prints for the fine art photographer.
www.fullcirclephoto.com
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Gamma Photo Labs
Commercial photography lab providing color and black and white prints, photo and digital murals, film processing, display graphics, Photo CD, slide imaging, high-res outputs, and complete mounting and finishing services.
www.gammaphoto.com
Commercial photography lab providing color and black and white prints, photo and digital murals, film processing, display graphics, Photo CD, slide imaging, high-res outputs, and complete mounting and finishing services.
www.gammaphoto.com
Garden State Color
Commercial photography lab serving professional photographers and the K-12, sports and wedding markets.
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Commercial photography lab serving professional photographers and the K-12, sports and wedding markets.
www.gardenstatecolor.com
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HB Studio
Confidential film processing service based in the UK, includes large-format negatives.
www.hbstudio.demon.co.uk
Confidential film processing service based in the UK, includes large-format negatives.
www.hbstudio.demon.co.uk
Houston Fearless 76, Inc.
Manufacturer of microfilm processing and duplication equipment and photographic film processing equipment. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.houstonfearless.com
Manufacturer of microfilm processing and duplication equipment and photographic film processing equipment. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.houstonfearless.com
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Image This
Photographic and digital imaging services bureau specializing in commercial processing and computer graphics output.
www.imagethis.com
Photographic and digital imaging services bureau specializing in commercial processing and computer graphics output.
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Imperial Color Inc.
Full service photo lab offering traditional and digital services.
www.imperialcolor.com
Full service photo lab offering traditional and digital services.
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Jeff's Quality Custom Photos
Custom services for color and black & white printing done from negatives or transparencies specializing in exhibition and museum quality printing.
www.jeffsphotos.com
Custom services for color and black & white printing done from negatives or transparencies specializing in exhibition and museum quality printing.
www.jeffsphotos.com
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Kelly Color Laboratories
Color lab serving wedding, portrait and commercial photographers nationwide.
www.kellycolorlab.com
Color lab serving wedding, portrait and commercial photographers nationwide.
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Klick Photopoint
Color developing lab, reprints, enlargements and digital services for the school market.
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Color developing lab, reprints, enlargements and digital services for the school market.
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LightBox, Inc.
Custom photo lab in Chicago suburbs offering a full range of photographic services including many fine art capabilities.
www.lightboxinc.com
Custom photo lab in Chicago suburbs offering a full range of photographic services including many fine art capabilities.
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Light-Works
Professional lab providing digital imaging services to commercial clients and individuals in northern New England.
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Professional lab providing digital imaging services to commercial clients and individuals in northern New England.
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Madison Photo Works
Film processing and printing services for the professional photographer.
www.madisonphotoworks.com
Film processing and printing services for the professional photographer.
www.madisonphotoworks.com
Meisel Visual Imaging
Photographic and digital imaging laboratory for professionals, serving the needs of photographers in the Dallas area and throughout the world.
www.meisel.com
Photographic and digital imaging laboratory for professionals, serving the needs of photographers in the Dallas area and throughout the world.
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Minilab
Specializes in providing photographic supplies and equipment for 1-hour photo labs.
minilab.com
Specializes in providing photographic supplies and equipment for 1-hour photo labs.
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Images Photo, Inc.
Film developing lab specializing in black and white photography needs.
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Film developing lab specializing in black and white photography needs.
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The New Lab
Provider of a variety of duplication and processing services to commercial photographers.
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Provider of a variety of duplication and processing services to commercial photographers.
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North Coast Photographic Services
Color and black and white film processing lab.
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Color and black and white film processing lab.
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Spectrum Color Lab
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Full service, one-hour camera store located in Pembroke, Ontario, Canada.
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Paris Darkroom
Lab based in France offering custom black and white photographic prints. All sizes from 13x18cm (5x7 inch) to 80x100cm (30x40 inch) are available on a variety of silver bromide and chlorobromide fiber based papers including Kentmere, Bergger, AG...
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Lab based in France offering custom black and white photographic prints. All sizes from 13x18cm (5x7 inch) to 80x100cm (30x40 inch) are available on a variety of silver bromide and chlorobromide fiber based papers including Kentmere, Bergger, AG...
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Photo Craft Laboratories Inc
full service custom photo and digital imaging laboratory providing Q-Lab and FujiTech certified E6 processing and reproduction grade slide duplication services.
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full service custom photo and digital imaging laboratory providing Q-Lab and FujiTech certified E6 processing and reproduction grade slide duplication services.
www.pcraft.com
Photos Fast - World Wide Photo
Online photo processor for US or international customers providing a variety of shipping options.
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Online photo processor for US or international customers providing a variety of shipping options.
www.photosfast.com
Phoenix Color Systems
Professional photo lab film processing providing Q-lab color printing and digital imaging services.
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Professional photo lab film processing providing Q-lab color printing and digital imaging services.
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Portland Color
Custom imaging photographic and digital lab providing all aspects of tradeshow & display printing as well as fine art traditional photographic printing.
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Custom imaging photographic and digital lab providing all aspects of tradeshow & display printing as well as fine art traditional photographic printing.
www.portphoto.com
Pro B and W Photo Lab
Black and white lab serving photographers, marketing and communications professionals, and the performing arts community.
www.probw.com
Black and white lab serving photographers, marketing and communications professionals, and the performing arts community.
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Prolab Digital
Full service digital imaging, printing, and service bureau offering services online.
www.prolabdigital.com
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Putnam Imaging Center
Full service commercial photo lab and digital imaging center offering a variety of photographic and display services.
www.putnamimaging.com
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Quick Snaps
1-hout photo lab and full service professiona lab with photography and digital imaging services.
quicksnaps.com
1-hout photo lab and full service professiona lab with photography and digital imaging services.
quicksnaps.com
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Ramsay Photo Imaging
Provider of professional photographic and digital lab services.
www.ramsayphoto.com
Provider of professional photographic and digital lab services.
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Redcliffe
Provider of a variety of specialist services, including digital photographic printing, exhibition and display systems, large format CMYK display printing and high resolution image scanning and archiving.
www.redcliffe.co.uk
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www.redcliffe.co.uk
Reedy Photoprocess
Provider of color photo lab, photo finishing and digital imaging services.
www.reedyphoto.com
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www.reedyphoto.com
Richmond Camera
Provider of a variety of digital imaging services including: PowerPoint slides, restoration, photo business cards and scanning services.
www.richmondcamera.com
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www.richmondcamera.com
River City Silver
Custom photographic lab specializing in LightJet printing services.
www.rivercitysilver.com
Custom photographic lab specializing in LightJet printing services.
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Robyn Color
Film processing lab specializing in photographic and digital imaging services.
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Film processing lab specializing in photographic and digital imaging services.
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Rocky Mountain Film
Film processing company specializing in developing and processing old and special films.
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Film processing company specializing in developing and processing old and special films.
rockymountainfilm.com
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Shooters of USA
Provider of film processing and printing, digital imaging, package printing and custom lab services.
www.shooterslab.com
Provider of film processing and printing, digital imaging, package printing and custom lab services.
www.shooterslab.com
Signature Color
Provider of a variety of traditional and digital imaging services.
www.signaturecolor.com
Provider of a variety of traditional and digital imaging services.
www.signaturecolor.com
Snappy Print and Photo King
Provider of photo finishing and digital imaging services.
www.snappyphoto.com
Provider of photo finishing and digital imaging services.
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The Finer Image
Provider of color and black and white photo lab services for amateurs, industry and professionals.
tfiphoto.com
Provider of color and black and white photo lab services for amateurs, industry and professionals.
tfiphoto.com
The Photo Lab
Provider of a variety of digital and optical processing services.
www.thephoto-lab.com
Provider of a variety of digital and optical processing services.
www.thephoto-lab.com
The Photo Store
Provider of photo finishing, digital imaging and processing services.
www.thephotostore.net
Provider of photo finishing, digital imaging and processing services.
www.thephotostore.net
Total Chrome
Provider of film processing services to professional and commercial photographers, hospitals, doctors and professional presenters.
www.totalchrome.com
Provider of film processing services to professional and commercial photographers, hospitals, doctors and professional presenters.
www.totalchrome.com
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Visual Imaging
Producer of prints from slides or transparencies, photograph artwork and do commercial photography, in and out of the studio.
www.visual-imaging.com
Producer of prints from slides or transparencies, photograph artwork and do commercial photography, in and out of the studio.
www.visual-imaging.com
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Weldon Color Lab
Provider of custom Ilfochrome Classic and Type C printing, mounting and finishing as well as high-resolution and large scale copy work.
www.weldoncolorlab.com
Provider of custom Ilfochrome Classic and Type C printing, mounting and finishing as well as high-resolution and large scale copy work.
www.weldoncolorlab.com
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York Photo
Provider of photo processing, photo reprint and photo enlargement services.
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Provider of photo processing, photo reprint and photo enlargement services.
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Los Angeles - Film Laboratory
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Many people set up their own dark room photo labs, so they can develop film. A darkroom can give businesses more control over their photo development, so they can manipulate photos or develop them in the most effective way. Working with your own photo lab equipment is best for industries where you need the freedom to manipulate your images, or you just need really high-quality prints.
In addition to the traditional supplies for film processing labs, most photographers and film developers use software to tweak photos and alter them. Many professional photo labs use programs like Photoshop to sharpen, touch-up and crop prints to your standards. However, before you invest in film processing supplies and software, consider the following:
1. Developing film must take place in an extremely dark area. Your film lab should be set up in a place where light will not penetrate. Some areas will need additional supplies, like curtains or screens, to prevent accidental exposure.
2. The area where you set up your film lab must be temperature controlled. Ideally, film is developed at temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees F. You may need an air conditioning unit for your film lab.
3. Photo labs need a white light and a "safe" red light. These are often available from hardware stores or photography shops and websites.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Get developing tanks for your photography developing labs
Developing tanks are the containers where you develop your film. Generally, the film is submerged in a chemical solution within the tank and then agitated. These tanks can be made of fiberglass, wood or plastic, and usually hold a specific amount of film. It's best to look for tanks made without wood, since it can rot over time.
I recommend: Pick a developing tank from the selection available at Fibertech Darkrooms, or select one online from Adorama's website.
Purchase film drying racks for your color film processing and black and white film processing
While you can use clips or pins to hang your prints on strings like yesterday's wash, film racks allow you to let your prints dry in a more organized fashion. These racks often hold more than the traditional line-dry method and let you order your prints as well. Drying racks also give you greater freedom when positioning your prints to catch the air flow.
I recommend: Select a drying rack from Nova Darkroom, or get one from the Digital Foto Discount Club.
Buy chemicals for your film lab
Film labs require usually require an assortment of chemicals to complete the developing process. One of these chemicals is called a fixer, which 'fixes' the prints so they can be viewed in normal light. Another, usually referred to as 'soup,' is used to develop the film. Other commonly used chemicals include a hypo eliminator and glacial acetic acid. These chemicals are essential for any functioning film lab.
I recommend: Get dark room chemicals from SPI Supplies or Calumet Photographic.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • Different types of film may require specific developers. Whether you're working with 16mm film processing or 35mm film processing, always check to make sure your developer will work with your film.
Guide to Film Processing Labs
Develop your own negatives or use film processing labs to save time, reduce overhead
By Lisa J. Jackson
Film photography is alive and well in the digital age, but film processing is not as simple as connecting your camera via USB cable to your computer or downloading images from a memory card. It does offer a lot of satisfaction to those who put in the time to learn about lighting, aperture, lenses and film speeds. Business owners who need fast developing without labor- and maintenance-intensive darkrooms can use professional photo labs, but finding a lab you can trust is quite a feat and requires some searching.
There are many resources available for you, at low cost, as you figure out how your business will incorporate the film photography world and its developing requirements:
1. Use professional photo labs for film processing convenience and have all your prints in hand in a relatively short time.
2. Tap community resources such as photography clubs and community classes for the adult learner which can give you hands-on experience in a dark room.
3. Send negatives out to be developed into slides, and buy a slide scanner to import digital images to your computer.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Minimize in-house cost and time with the convenience of film processing labs
Find a local film lab to develop your black and white or color film to outsource and keep your resources focused on your business. In lieu of setting up your own dark room and developing negatives on your own, find a film processing lab that offers mail-in capability. Mailing rolls of film to a lab is as convenient as it can get. Many offer the choice of online digital photos or print and slide picture delivery with a reasonable turnaround time.
I recommend: ABC Photolab is a full service photo shop in Connecticut which offers the convenience of mail-in color or black and white film processing. Request their free mailers. A&I is a full service film processing lab for photographers of all experience levels with walk-in locations in California as well as a mail-in option for film processing.
Offer film restoration using professional photo labs that specialize in old film types
You and your customers needn't throw out film that has been inherited from a relative, found tucked away in an attic or otherwise damaged. Outsource to photography developing labs that specialize in obtaining images from old film of any size. Not for the faint of heart, restoration -- or just developing old film in general -- will be costly.
I recommend: Film Rescue International processes all film in-house and will deliver prints to you within two to four weeks. Rocky Mountain Film can scan, develop, and process images off movie, still, slide, disc, cartridge or roll films.
Seek continuing education and technical information for running DIY photo labs
Network with people who share an interest in film developing, slide film processing or other similar photography interests to explore the myriad possibilities that film offers. Locate community photography clubs by contacting a local school. Seek out online opportunities to interact with people worldwide who have a broad range of experience and who can make recommendations when you have questions.
I recommend: Find workshops near you through Shutterbug.com to learn anything from slide film developing to color photo processing and aperture settings. Find specific photo developing formulas for your film lab using the formulas and data index at Digital Truth Photo.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • Learn black and white or color film processing on your own through local colleges, books, or online tutorials to work in your own darkroom. The methodology is precise, all you need is the desire and the time to spend in the dark with your negatives.
A film lab is used by many businesses to develop and print pictures. For these businesses, film processing labs produce pictures of company events, products and even occasionally employee head shots. A bad head shot can reduce a model's chance to land a job, while fuzzy company event photos can ruin an otherwise memorable event. That's why its important to put effort into making the most of film processing labs.
Photography developing labs can help your company show off its products, people and events to their best advantage. Some photography labs can even correct lighting, air-brush defects or restore ruined film. However, services like this often cost extra, depending on the type of film used and the amount of correction needed.
1. Always check to make sure the film lab can develop your type of film. Many companies may only develop the most commonly used formats, so obscure films are harder to develop.
2. Get a quote on film restorations or repairs before committing. This will help you avoid surprise bills and fees.
3. Some photo labs offer extra options. Some can even create a photo book, Christmas cards or other projects. These services can make photo compilations look polished.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Submit your digital camera film online to professional photo labs
Many film processing labs allow you to upload the image files from your digital camera online. This allows them instant access, and it's quicker and less hassle than delivering or mailing your film. Of course, this only works with digital cameras, so you'll still have to mail or deliver your traditional film. After submission, your photos are generally available for in-store pickup, or you can have them shipped to you.
I recommend: Send digital prints to a film lab like Cooper's Imaging, or Nations Photo Lab.
Pick color film processing that sends the results to you online
If you don't live near a film processing lab, picking up your prints or waiting for the mail can be a pain. Some companies will let you mail in your film and get the results online. Film labs often do this by having you log into a website, or emailing you the photos. While this means you do have to print the photos yourself, sometimes it's much quicker than driving out to the nearest film lab. Some even offer additional options, such as separate print selection, retouching and the ability to order reprints online.
I recommend: Choose A&I Photographic & Digital Services to get your prints as files online, or get your negatives online with Shutterfly.
Get black and white film processing and old film processing
Some places specialize in old or out-of-date films, such as black white film processing. These places develop film that other places no longer service, such as disc film. Often, they can also repair damaged or wet film. This type of place works best if your company needs old photos or film reprinted. Items like old photos of the first company picnic or original advertising can come to life once again with the aid of an old film processing company.
I recommend: Purchase film restoration and repair from Rocky Mountain Film Lab, or get exposed film repaired at Minox.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • If you want a digital copy of your prints, many photo processing labs offer the option of adding a CD to your prints and negatives. This CD usually contains digital copies of all your pictures, allowing you to print, email and digitally alter your prints with ease.
