Where to Get Film Developed, According to Pro Photographers

Analog photography is everywhere. And for good reason. Film is beautiful, nostalgic, and a great way to escape the digital overload many of us feel in everyday life. Regardless of why you choose to shoot film, we all share the same frustrations with getting film developed. Whether you live in a town where all the local labs have closed, or you just aren’t happy with the quality of what is available, mail-in film processing is an option many photographers increasingly rely on. But where can you find film developing near you? Or rather, where can you send your film for high-quality processing and scans? We’ve got you covered.

For color film devotees and black & white diehards, for Kodak heads and Fujifilm lovers, 35mm shooters and medium format camera nerds, for hobbyists, pro wedding photographers, studio pros, and everyone in between, this fully vetted article breaks down 10 film labs we trust—and you can trust, too.

Because, (Hot Take Warning) at the end of the day scanning your film is just as important as how you shoot it, if not more. Scanning is an elaborate art form requiring years of practice to execute at the highest standards for any photographer, and the process is different for color negative film and black and white film. Perfecting your photo with the correct color science and tonnage balances will make or break the quality of your final image. Unless you prefer to scan the film yourself, many creatives opt to dispatch them to a lab with more experience and better (read: expensive) equipment.

Source: https://www.fieldmag.com/articles/where-to-get-film-developed-mail-in-guide