Film Processing
I process 35mm,120 & 4x5 black & white films. Each roll or sheet is carefully hand-processed. Your negatives are stored in archival protective sleeves and returned to you.
Typical turnaround time is 1- 2 weeks.
Express service for black and white is available with a 3 day turnaround time (development only) or 5 days with scans.
Add an 8x10 printed contact sheet to easily order prints of your negs and see fun mini images! If you order scans, you can also order prints online from your online gallery.
Alternative Chemistry Choice
Shooting with one of the following films? Choose to have your film developed in Caffenol*at no extra cost, a more environmentally friendly developer made from instant coffee, washing soda & vitamin C. Just indicate you'd like this developer on your order form.
Ilford HP5+
Ilford Delta 400
Ilford PanF 50
Kodak TMax 400
Fomapan 400
*push/pull processing not available with this developer.
Scanning
Scanning is done on my Epson V600. Scans are delivered in a personalized web gallery or via Google Drive. Scans are available for 35mm and 120 formats only at this time. If you are shooting large format, I can offer you a contact print which can then be scanned.
The high quality scans are perfect for sharing online as well as print sizes of up to 8x10. Please see scanning examples below. JPG file sizes range from 3MB - 4.5MB for 35mm and 7MB - 12MB for 120. Typical turnaround time is 1-2 weeks. Express service for black and white is available with a 5 day turnaround time.
Examples of print ready scans on the Epson V600
B&W Prints
I offer traditional silver gelatin prints from your negatives. These prints are one-of-a-kind, lovingly made in my darkroom with my Beseler 45 enlarger.
All images are printed on high-quality Ilford RC glossy or pearl paper.
I can make prints from film formats ranging from 35mm to 4x5. Prints can be as small as 2x3.5 and as large as 9x12 depending on the film format.
Simply request a contact sheet with your film processing order or if you ordered scans, order prints online. For develop-only orders, prints can be ordered when you pick up your negatives. Oh, and I am happy to make prints from previously developed negatives too!
Typical turnaround time for prints is 2 weeks.
Where the magic happens!
mail-in orders
Difficult to get to Nanaimo? Fill out the form below indicating in "special requests" you'd like to mail in your film. You'll get an email with an invoice & lab mailing address and then simply pop your film in the post! I'll let you know when your film arrives and then you can pay your invoice.
Please include the following info on your package:
•Your Full Name
•Return address to send negs back to you
Return shipping will be reflected on your invoice (usually $3 except for large orders). I can keep your negs for up to 3 months if you prefer to pick them up in person, please note this on the "special requests" part of the form below.
B&W Film Price list
Developing
35mm: $8 + $1 for protective sleeve: $9/roll
120: $8.50 + $1 for protective sleeve: $9.50/roll
4x5 sheet: $5 + $1 for protective sleeve: $6/sheet
Push/Pull Processing: +$3/roll or sheet
note: Ilford Xp2 & Kodak BWCN 400 are chromogenic b&w films with recommended processing in C-41 (color) chemistry
Express service: 3 days for development only, 5 days with scans: + $5/roll
Scanning
RAW scan 35mm & 120 only (not inverted - customer must invert negative image & edit in their fave editing software): $10/roll
Print ready scan 35mm & 120 only (dust removal + highlight/shadow correction): $20/roll
Prints
8x10" printed contact sheet: $10/roll
Silver Gelatin B&W Prints: 5x7, 4x6, 4x4 = $15; 8x10, 7x7 = $30; multiples of same print: $5 (5x7, 4x6), $10 (8x10) each (larger & unique sizes, please contact me for pricing).
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What Customers are saying...
I became a photographer in the early 70’s when film was the only medium. I shot 35MM and medium format for work and pleasure until 2005 when I bought my first digital camera. In 2020 I came back to film and my biggest problem was finding film and a place to get it developed and scanned. Fortunately, I discovered AVIVA STEIN-WOTTEN PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILM LAB here in Nanaimo. Aviva does excellent work both in developing and scanning my film. I shoot mostly colour but since she also does B&W I started shooting that again and she has done some very nice prints for me. I highly recommend her work.
- Steve
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Let's process that roll!
Submit your film order by filling out the form below. After submitting your order you will receive an email with invoice and directions for where to drop off your film. Your order will be ready for pickup at my studio in downtown Nanaimo in 1-2 weeks or 3 days for express service*.
To keep my prices low, at this time I only accept payment via e-transfer or cash when you drop off your film. Make sure to have a read through the Terms of Service before submitting an order.
*The day an order invoice is paid is considered day zero in the calculation of turnaround time. Turnaround times may be affected by scheduled lab closures and prices are subject to change without notice.
Thank you for our order! You will receive an invoice and film drop off or mailing instructions in the next 24 hours.
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