Developing photographs involves a series of chemical processes to convert your exposed film into visible images. The steps include loading the film strip into a developing tank; submerging it in a solution; tossing it into a stop bath, then a fixing bath; washing; drying; and finally, scanning and printing.
Not ready to turn your bedroom closet into a darkroom? Look to these local experts for all your film photography developments, prints, scans and more.
Fremont Photo Co
Fremont Photo Co is a centrally-located film lab operated by Jesse Hudson, a Vegas native and fellow photographer. The shop offers a large selection of film cameras and development services, including C41 color and B&W processing for 35mm, 120mm 4×5 and 8×10 formats. As the first new film lab in town since the opening of PhotoShack and Pro Image a decade ago, Hudson’s mission is to make this storefront a gathering place for like-minded creatives.
901 E. Fremont St #110. Pricing starts at $15-$25 for film development services. fremontphotoco.com.
Pro Image
When looking for speedy quality service and results, Pro Image East and West are an outstanding choice. The process is simple: Place your completed rolls of film on the countertop, and answer when the photographic developer asks you if you’d like prints, scans or both, requests your contact information and gives you an estimated turnaround time. If you’re developing color film, oftentimes they’ll have it ready within the hour, so you’re not tortured with anticipation.
4167 S. Maryland Pkwy. and 4531 W. Sahara Ave. Pricing starts at $10-$50 for film development services. iphotoshop.com.
PhotoShack
Since 1982, PhotoShack has served as one of the city’s most reliable businesses for photo developing. The lab is run by artists, and it prides itself on being obsessed with the quality of their work. As a first-timer, they’ll take their time guiding you through the various development options, and they provide the results in a timely fashion. The best part is they’re good at remembering faces, so you’ll quickly become a regular.
4632 S. Maryland Pkwy. #4. Pricing starts at $9-$49 for film development services. ephotoshack.com.
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