Bay Photo Lab
Film lab 4.7 ★★★★★ 148
Film scanningMail-in
Photo, film and art printing spot with friendly service and a selection of frames.
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Bay Photo Lab
2959 Park Ave, Soquel, CA 95073
A dedicated lab that develops photographic film.
Print shop and photo lab featuring passport photos, film development and processing, and family photos.
Film developing at Bay Photo Lab
The things film shooters actually ask before handing over a roll. A blank line means the lab hasn't published it — not that the answer is no. Always confirm before a special trip.
| Developed in-house | Not stated on their site |
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| Returns your negatives | Not stated on their site |
| Scanner | Not stated on their site |
| Turnaround | Not stated on their site |
| Cheapest develop price found | No price published |
What Bay Photo Lab offers
Every line is evidence-backed — pulled from what customers wrote in their reviews, or from the lab's own website.
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Passport photos 4 mentions
from customer reviews
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C-41 color 2 mentions
“I took a 35-year old color negative from my wedding day there to be scanned so I could replace the very faded wedding picture that’s been hanging on our wall for 30+ years.”
What film shooters highlight
The themes that come up again and again in reviews of Bay Photo Lab.
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A local institution 2 mentions
“I have been going here for over 25 years and the same professionals works there and solve all your photography problems.”
What customers say
Bay Photo Lab is my go-to for printing & framing my photos. The associates are very knowledgeable and friendly, and treat everyone with the same level of service and support, from amateur to busy professional.
I love Bay Photo. The best service. Always friendly. If you shoot film regularly, it’s so easy to drop off, and then get the scans back and the negatives. It's great they keep my email and card on file.
This is relatively convenient because it's not right in the big traffic of Santa Cruz, It's called Park on the corner with Soquel avenue between Aptos and 41st Street.
I have been going here for over 25 years and the same professionals works there and solve all your photography problems. I taught photography for over 17 years and have always recommended this business. They still do not disappoint me in this digital age. Their new help is courteous and knowledgable.
Hours & location
Opening hours
| Monday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Getting there
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