Send us your film from Washington DC
Whether you’re capturing the iconic monuments or candid moments around the vibrant streets of Washington D.C., Gelatin Labs makes it easy to keep your creativity flowing. Ship your photographic film to us for developing, scanning, and printing. We handle 35mm, 120 (medium format), disposable cameras, sheet film, and other popular formats with care and expertise.
If finding a local lab in D.C. has been a challenge, our straightforward mail-in service is here to simplify things. Just place your order online, pack up your film, and leave the rest to us. Once your scans are ready, we’ll send them to you digitally, and if you’ve chosen to receive your negatives or prints, we’ll ship them out soon after. From developing to scanning and printing, we’re here to support your film photography journey, one roll at a time.
Drop-Off at CHAW Darkroom
For our Washington DC community, we’ve teamed up with Capitol Hill Arts Workshop Darkroom, the community darkroom of Washington D.C. CHAW has generously made space for a Gelatin Labs drop box in their darkroom!
You can conveniently leave your rolls with the team at CHAW, at 545 7th Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003.
- Store Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:30 AM – 9 PM, Sat: 9 AM – 12 PM
- Collection Day: Tuesday (drop off any day during business hours)
Their darkroom offers classes for black and white film development and printing and it’s a great place to meet photographers in your community!
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Washington D.C. is a city of contrasts and character. From the timeless grandeur of the National Mall to the colorful energy of Eastern Market, the capital offers endless inspiration for film photographers. At Gelatin Labs, we’re here to complement your vision with the precision and care your work deserves.
Whether you’re just discovering the magic of film or have been shooting for years, every roll you send our way is handled with the utmost attention. We believe your images are worth it—from the first snap to the final scan.
Don’t keep those rolls waiting. Send your film to Gelatin Labs today and keep capturing D.C. through your unique, analog lens.
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 Washington D.C., 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 Washington D.C., 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 Washington D.C., there are certain things you should know. To learn more, refer to the FAQ section below.
