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Film lab
The Light Factory Photo Arts Center
700 N Tryon St VAPA, Charlotte, NC 28202
A dedicated lab that develops photographic film.
Photography institute teaching classes and hosting workshops, plus presenting exhibits.
Film developing at The Light Factory Photo Arts Center
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 The Light Factory Photo Arts Center 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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Classes & workshops 9 mentions
“As a photographer, I've really enjoyed the classes and workshops.”
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Darkroom 2 mentions
“They have a wide variety--from beginner classes with basic dSLR to traditional darkroom and alt processing.”
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Prints from film
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What customers say
I've been a huge fan of this place for the last 15 years. Amazing exhibits by real heavy hitters national and international--but they still make room for an annual show of their members' work (which contains a lot of great local work) and the occasional short run student show.
Went here for a studio shoot. Pretty professional and I've heard this art shows are well put together!
It was such a great experience from beginning to end, starting with the exceptional customer service when I was given great advice over the phone about which size would be best for my space, what color cord would be best etc. It looks just as great as I thought it would and was easy to hang.
This is the best keep secret in Charlotte. I recommend a visit, highly.
Hours & location
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Getting there
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