photolab's
Darkroom
We've been printing fine art silver gelatin prints since 1970.
Custom Fiber Based B&W Enlargements + Customer RC B&W Enlargements
Your Complete Film Processing Lab
We offer comprehensive lab services including C41, E6 color negative + B&W film processing, scanning, and digitizing. In addition, we provide full restoration and replication of prints, fine-art and wall-art. With a rich history dating back to the 1970s, we blend traditional craftsmanship with modern digital technologies to deliver exceptional quality prints and customer service.
photolab berkeley
A True Darkroom
The Art of Traditional Photography
Modern & Traditional Film Processing
Custom Fiber Based B&W Enlargements
Fiber based papers are the ultimate in fine art silver gelatin papers found in museums and gallery exhibitions. This paper is the most archival form of photographic paper and for this reason is also used for historical preservation. Genuine high-quality Black & White prints are still highly sought after for the distinctive look and interpretation they bring to a subject, enhancing its merit artistically and infusing it with a higher intrinsic value.
Silver gelatin papers offer richness of tonality and lustrous finish that is unlike any other photographic medium. In fine art black and white, the choice of film and paper, combined with darkroom techniques and chemistry, take advantage of the wide range of grey tones and dramatic extremes of dark and light.
Fiber based paper comes in glossy which is air dried for a lustrous finish and matte, which is a deep paper with no sheen. We print exhibition prints and editions and we are happy to discuss your needs.
PLEASE NOTE: Our suppliers are sometimes unable to ship photo supplies to us in a timely manner. Some chemistry and related materials can be back ordered or not available.
Tight deadline? Please let us know if you have a project with a hard deadline and we will find a way to expedite your project.
We thank you for your patience!
Darkroom
Black & White Special Developer Film Processing
Film Type | Process Only | Add RC Contact Sheet |
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Roll Film 135 (2 min) | $22.00 per roll | + $10.00 |
Roll Film 120 (2 min) | $22.00 per roll | + $10.00 |
4x5 Sheets (4 min) | $6.00 per sheet | + $10.00 |
5x7 Sheets (4 min) | $9.00 per sheet | + $10.00 |
Snip Test | $10.00 per roll |
HABS / HAER Processing
Photolab can provide complete HABS/HAER/HALS processing services for film and paper. We have extensive experience with meeting Library of Congress & NPS standards. We can assist you with getting your project completed correctly and on time.
Film Type | Price |
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4x5 Sheets HABS Process | $7.50 |
5x7 Sheets HABS Process | $9.00 |
4x5 or 5x7 Fiber Contact | $10.50 |
8x10 Fiber Contact Sheet (4x5 4-up) | $25.00 |