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Little Light Film Lab
852 W 44th St, Norfolk, VA 23508
A dedicated lab that develops photographic film.
Film developing at Little Light Film 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 Little Light Film 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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Develop & scan 3 mentions
“I came in with 24 rolls of film (that were over 20 years old) to be developed and scanned, and Katie was able to deliver the majority of it in a week.”
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ECN-2 / cine 3 mentions
“The owners are super knowledgeable and LGBT friendly :3 They are one of the few labs on the east coast that can do Kodak cinema films in ECN-2.”
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listed on their own site
What film shooters highlight
The themes that come up again and again in reviews of Little Light Film Lab.
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Fast turnaround 3 mentions
“Awesome customer service, quick turn around (given the circumstances!”
What customers say
Love this place! I always bring my film here to get developed and it comes out great. They are very kind and even gave me some tips when my roll came back with a scratch from improper loading. The turnaround time is typically within a week or so and is an immediate digital transfer.
Brought a roll of black and white here and scans turned out great! Took a bit to get them back but staff was super nice and responsive.
I can’t recommend this place enough. I came in with 24 rolls of film (that were over 20 years old) to be developed and scanned, and Katie was able to deliver the majority of it in a week. This was such a beautiful Christmas present for my family, and the photos turned out amazing.
Quaint film developing store. They’re efficient despite their size, and the prices are on point for developing. I sent two rolls in and it was almost a week turn around, including scanning. Highly recommend for local film enthusiasts.
Hours & location
Opening hours
| Monday | 1–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 1–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 1–6 PM |
| Thursday | 1–6 PM |
| Friday | 1–6 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
