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TOTAL PHOTO
118 Solana Hills Dr, Solana Beach, CA 92075
A dedicated lab that develops photographic film.
Photo lab offering film development and scanning services, plus passport photos.
Film developing at TOTAL PHOTO
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 TOTAL PHOTO 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 6 mentions
from customer reviews
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Disposable cameras 4 mentions
“Services (I’ve ordered physical and digital prints off disposable cameras) are very fast and excellent quality.”
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E-6 / slide 1 mention
“Turnaround for slide film is about a week, and is around 15 dollars to dev which is very nice.”
What film shooters highlight
The themes that come up again and again in reviews of TOTAL PHOTO.
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Knowledgeable staff 4 mentions
“You can tell they know what they’re doing and I would definitely go back if I ever have any disposable cameras to develop again!”
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Fast turnaround 2 mentions
“I dropped off six rolls of film from an international trip, and to my surprise, they were ready the NEXT DAY!”
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Fair prices 2 mentions
“Even if you don’t live nearby, trust me, it’s worth the drive – it’s right off the freeway, so it’s easy to get to.”
What customers say
The absolute best!!! I have been taking my film here for years, and have never waited longer than three days to receive digital files. Plus, the owners are incredibly kind and helpful, no matter what you need help with. I also recently accidentally opened the back door of my camera, briefly exposing the film.
One of my favorite photo labs I have come across! Incredibly kind and helpful. The photos and scans are great quality. They are happy to make recommendations for film needs even if it’s something that they don’t necessarily have which demonstrates they really care about their craft.
Very fast turnaround for C-41 for about 7 dollars per roll to develop. Turnaround for slide film is about a week, and is around 15 dollars to dev which is very nice. Service is warm and friendly. Also they have reward cards if you dev + scan (I think after 10 orders they do 1 roll for free). Highly recommend!
absolutely love this place! i have been coming here ever since i moved to california (even tho I mostly live in LA) and they are incredible. Always so kind, caring about the film, and turnaround time is crazy! Photos always turn out great and they always put up with my questions. Could not recommend it more!
Hours & location
Opening hours
| Monday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Getting there
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