Send us your film from Los Angeles
Los Angeles is a playground for film photographers, offering endless inspiration. From the cinematic landscapes of Griffith Park to the neon-drenched streets of Downtown LA, there’s no shortage of moments waiting to be captured. Whether you’re a seasoned street photographer chasing fleeting shadows on Hollywood Boulevard or a landscape lover chasing that golden LA light at El Matador Beach, you need a lab you can trust with your art.
That’s where Gelatin Labs comes in—your friendly neighborhood photo lab, just one USPS box away.
Here’s how it works:
Ship your film to us, and we’ll take care of the hard part. At Gelatin Labs, we handle 35mm, 120 (medium format), disposable cameras, and sheet film—basically, all the popular formats and sizes you’ve come to love. Once we get your film, we’ll develop, scan, and (if you’d like) print your images. Choose your options on our website, drop your rolls in the mail, and we’ll send back your scans digitally. Opted for prints or negatives? No problem, we’ll ship those to you, too.
Gelatin Labs makes mailing in your film a breeze. No traffic, no studio visits—just killer service and expertly developed photos, all from the comfort of your own home or studio.
Mail your film to Gelatin Labs today—because your photos deserve to be seen (and not stuck in a forgotten drawer of undeveloped rolls).
How To Send Your Film Developing Order
Start by configuring your order. Select the services you need for the film you have. Add each configuration to the cart.
Select your Return Shipping options to receive your negatives back and check out. You’ll receive an email with instructions on shipping.
Write your order number down and include it in a package with your film. Use ample packing material or padding to keep your film safe. Ship to the address on our Contact page.
Await your film’s arrival at the lab, and look out for emails that will keep you updated on order status, scans, and shipping. Thanks for using Gelatin Labs!
The Best Way To Develop Film: In Gelatin Labs We Trust
Go back to the pre-digital days, when photography was solely a physical process, from start to finish. You’d purchase your film at a brick-and-mortar shop, load up your camera, and document life without the modern distractions our digital devices bombard us with. A simpler and more magical experience.
Today, we can make a digital scan from your film photos, so you can bridge the gap from analog to digital.
Film photography has become a breath of fresh air for artists, professionals, and hobbyists around the world, something everyone should experience in their photographic journey. At some point along the way, you’ll have some rolls ready for developing, and it’s best to leave the process up to a professional film lab like Gelatin. When using Gelatin Labs, you can mail in your film from Los Angeles, safely rely on our turnaround, attention to detail, customer service, and quality of processing. Every roll is treated with care and attention.
About Gelatin Labs
Gelatin Labs is the best mail-in film developing service to ship from LA, known for its top-notch customer service, quality processing, and love for all things film photography.
We are family-owned and photographer-operated, offering online film development services since 2018. Our community of film photographers is growing every day, with thousands of enthusiasts, professionals and the in-between sending film to Gelatin Labs from across the United States and Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
Before sending film via our mail order film developing service from Los Angeles, there are certain things you should know. To learn more, refer to the FAQ section below.
