Film Developing

Film Developing

We develop C-41 color negative and black-and-white film right here in Santa Barbara. From disposable cameras and 35mm to 120 and large-format sheet film, your film is processed by experienced technicians using Refrema dip-and-dunk processors.

Add scans, photographic prints, or both. Every scan is individually reviewed and corrected by one of our technicians.

Whether you’re dropping film off locally or mailing it to us from across the country, we’ll help make the process easy.

With dip-and-dunk film developing, your film is hung from a rack and dipped into tanks of chemicals. Unlike a roller-transport machine, there is no risk of scratches or tearing during the process. The temperature of our chemistry is controlled for optimal results and our chemicals are stringently replenished to yield negatives that are developed perfectly and consistently. Push and Pull developing is available up to 3-stop push and 2-stop pull in 1/8-stop increments.

All of our scanning and printing is done on Fuji Frontiers. Our service includes manual color corrections by a skilled technician who views your images one-by-one to make them look their best.

We offer 3 sizes of scans. Our default Small Scans are good for online and small prints. Upgrade to Medium Scans for larger prints and wide versatility with your projects. Large Scans are for special images and big prints.

Scans are delivered by your choice of Dropbox Upload, CD or USB Flash Drive. With Dropbox Uploads, you'll see your images and have them available for download before you even pick up your negatives or have them shipped to your home.

We believe there's nothing like the joy of holding a printed photo in your hand. Prints are also secure from loss by deletion, equipment failure or loss of a device. Our classic photo papers have been carefully selected for their beauty and longevity. Glossy offers a standard gloss sheen, Lustre features a slight sheen, and Matte has no sheen. All papers are archival products from the Fuji "Crystal Archive" collection for years of enjoyment. Photos can be printed borderless or with white borders.