You could say we know our way around a roll of film—it’s how we got started, way before digital was a thing. We use time-tested techniques to develop your film, then carefully scan and digitize each shot. Every negative gets a pro-level checkup for color, sharpness, and detail, so your prints and files look amazing and last for decades. Want prints from your film? We’ve got you covered with gorgeous, long-lasting options.
We process C-41 color film on site at our Muskegon, MI lab.
Use this kiosk option when dropping rolls off in-store.
Your favorite film brands available for purchase online!
We use a trusted, traditional developing process before scanning, digitizing, or printing your shots. With our film processing services, each and every negative is analyzed to optimize color, density, and sharpness. Our experienced production team personally inspects every photo for quality so your digital files and prints from film will last. In fact, our archival quality papers will last at least 80 years without fading and discoloration.
C-41 formats include 35mm, 120/220 color rolls.
Yes! We process single-use 35mm C-41 cameras too!
Your negatives are digitized and sent via USB or email download.
Print your film shots on photo paper, canvas, or metal!
| Develop Only | $10 per roll |
| 24 exp or less | $15 per roll |
| 27 exp (Develop + Scans) | $16 per single use camera |
| 36 exp (Develop + Scans) | $20 per roll |
Each gets you either a set of prints or digital files. Choose both options for an extra $5.00.
They’re just different formats—mainly in size and shape.
• 35mm: Most common. Works in point-and-shoot and SLR cameras.
• 120 (Medium Format): Larger negatives = higher image quality. Used in pro gear.
• 110: Tiny film for pocket cameras. No longer made.
• APS: Older rare cartridge film.
Check the canister for markings. Still unsure? Bring it in—we’ll help you figure it out.
It's up to you! Our pricing is structured to make it easy to add a set of prints to your order. There's nothing quite like a print from film, so we always recommend adding a set with each roll. We produce just about any size print up to 40x60" in size and on a variety of archival paper and media options.
We do a general color and density enhancement on all scans to ensure your images look their best.
At this time, we do not offer mail-in film services.
That’s a great question—and it comes down to how different software reads image files. Our standard resolution scans are 300 DPI at an 8x10 print size, which is true high resolution. However, when you check the file properties on a computer, some programs may display the image as 72 DPI at a much larger size (like 40x24 inches). This doesn’t mean the quality is lower—it’s just how the image dimensions are interpreted digitally. For reference, our high-resolution scans are 600 DPI at 8x10. Rest assured—if you ordered 300 DPI scans, that’s exactly what you received!
Faint images can be caused by many factors including the camera's metering system being out of calibration, film exceeding the expiration date, film left in a hot car, and improper settings when photographing. Color film usually performs best when shot at half of the suggest ISO/ASA rating. Poor color can be caused by improper film choice (shooting "professional film" which is intended for studio work and made to lessen contrast) when an armature film will add contrast and color definition, old or expired film, and film exposed to excessive heat. Grainy film usually is underexposed by the photographer either by accident, or by a camera needing the exposure meter calibrated. High ISO/ASA film can also give a grainy effect. If hand developing film, excessive agitation during the process will also cause excessive grain.
Whether or not to have the film (negatives) returned to you, is an option when placing the order. If the film is blank, you will be notified via email, but negs will only be returned if that option is selected at time of ordering.
Reddish bands on your images is usually caused by the foam seals on your cameras back door being degraded. Most 35mm cameras come from the 1980s, making them around 45 years old. Foam material used by most manufactures of cameras will turn sticky and fall off of the camera in time, allowing daylight to expose your film when in the camera causing the reddish streaks.
Underexposure in film photography occurs when the film doesn't receive enough light, often due to incorrect camera settings such as shutter speed, aperture, or ISO. This can result in images that appear too dark or lacking in detail. Another common cause of underexposure is using old or expired film, especially if it has been stored improperly in conditions with excessive heat or humidity. Additionally, light leaks can affect the film by fogging it without fully exposing it, leading to faint or washed-out images.
The development/scanning process is identical whether the film has 1 image or 36 images, so the time spent by our lab team is the same. A partial refund is only given if the film is totally blank and the scanning process can be skipped.