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Norwich didn't just need somewhere to get film developed; it needed somewhere for film photographers to gather. That's as much what this lab is about as the processing itself.
If you're local, drop in and say hello. You're welcome to stay and chat about cameras, film stocks, or whatever you're working on. Whether you're picking up your first roll or your five-hundredth, first-timers get a friendly steer and experienced shooters get a proper chat about technique.
From the lab
Push, Pull or Shoot Box Speed? The Film ISO Guide
Stick with box speed Every week, somebody new to film photography discovers the concept of push processing. Usually it happens something like this: they post a shot on Reddit,…
Colour v Black & White
Black and White vs Colour Film. How to Choose What to Shoot and When One of the most common questions we hear in the lab is simple, but loaded. "Should I shoot this in black and…
Remembering Martin Parr. A Legend of British Photography Who Changed How We See the World
The photography community is mourning the loss of Martin Parr, one of the most influential British photographers of the last fifty years. His passing marks the end of an era. Parr…
Goodnight, Sweet Prince: My Yashica T5 Has Finally Left the Building
There is a particular type of grief that only film photographers understand. It is not the sickening thud of a lens hitting the pavement. It is not the heart drop of a corrupted…
Harman Phoenix II. The New UK Colour Film Everyone Is Talking About
Harman Phoenix II has landed in the UK, and it is already one of the most talked about colour films of the year. Designed from the ground up, it fixes the unpredictable quirks of…
Why We Still Shoot Film
In a world where everything's immediate — instant messages, instant results, instant regret — film photography asks us to slow down. It isn't just a nostalgic hobby or a quirky…