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Film lab
picturehouse + thesmalldarkroom
437 W 16th St 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10011
A dedicated lab that develops photographic film.
Photo shop known for its quality film developing and printing services and welcoming staff.
Film developing at picturehouse + thesmalldarkroom
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 picturehouse + thesmalldarkroom 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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Darkroom 4 mentions
“I'd been struggling to find a good B/W film lab for my 120 film, and then I stumbled onto the Small Darkroom.”
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120 / medium format 2 mentions
from customer reviews
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Film scanning 2 mentions
“The scans are my favorite, I don’t know what they use but the photos are never color shifted and beyond high-res even at 25mb tiff.”
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expired-film 1 mention
from customer reviews
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Push / pull 1 mention
“I've been at it for 35 years, but I continue to learn so much from her, and I get excellent advice about pushing and pulling and so much more.”
What film shooters highlight
The themes that come up again and again in reviews of picturehouse + thesmalldarkroom.
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Quality scans 5 mentions
“Quick turnaround times and absolutely beautiful scans with so many different types of options to choose from.”
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Knowledgeable staff 4 mentions
“Not only is the staff friendly, knowledgeable, and good at what they do, but they'll make sure you're happy with the results from start to finish.”
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Fast turnaround 2 mentions
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Fair prices 2 mentions
“Great service, great prices, great results!”
What customers say
This is the best lab in the city. If you’re looking for quality film processing and scanning, this is the spot! I’ve tried a number of labs in NYC for 35mm and medium format film and nothing beats picturehouse.
I'd been struggling to find a good B/W film lab for my 120 film, and then I stumbled onto the Small Darkroom. These guys are fantastic! I absolutely love the quality and the consistency of their processing, far superior to the bigger labs I've used in the past.
Great service, great prices, great results! I've used this lab for my past ~20 rolls of film, and the results couldn't be better. They're fast, their processing is top notch, and the scans are gorgeous. Not to mention, they charge less than the last lab I used!
I had been looking for a new processing lab. I have tried half a dozen or so different places in Manhattan and Brooklyn but I never really enjoyed the experience at all. Finally about five months ago I happened to stumble upon the picture house after a quick google search.
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 | 11 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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