Send us your film from Boston
Home to cobblestone streets, boating along the Charles River, and the picture-perfect beauty of Boston Common in every season. Whether you’re capturing the stunning reflections off the Public Garden’s lagoon or snapping photos of the iconic Fenway Park, Boston is a city that inspires creativity. And for those perfect moments, nothing preserves the magic quite like film photography.
Whether you’re a photography student enrolled in one of Boston’s renowned universities or a seasoned local photographer, we know that the search for reliable film development services can be as elusive as that golden hour light. But guess what? You don’t need to trek all over town hunting for a lab to process your rolls—you can mail them to us at Gelatin Labs and we’ll take care of the rest!
What We Offer
At Gelatin Labs, we provide everything your film-loving heart desires. From 35mm rolls to medium format and even sheet film, we’ve got you covered.
Here’s how it works:
- Visit our website to place your order.
- Pack up your rolls or cameras (don’t worry, we’ve got packing tips online!).
- Ship them to us and consider it handled.
We’ll develop, scan, and print your photos with precision and care. Want your negatives and prints back? No problem—we’ll ship them right to your doorstep after you receive your scans.
Why Gelatin Labs?
Because we’re not just here to lab your film; we’re here to be part of your creative process. Photography is a community, and we’re committed to keeping that spirit alive. Bonus? Mail-in service means more time for you to hang out at the Charles or perfect your long-exposure shots over the Zakim Bridge.
Take the Next Step
Boston photographers, it’s time to simplify your workflow. Pack up your film today and mail it to Gelatin Labs for quick, reliable processing. Start your order here and keep capturing Boston’s charm in every frame.
We’ll take care of your film as if every frame is a masterpiece—because it is.
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 Boston, 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 Boston, 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 Boston, there are certain things you should know. To learn more, refer to the FAQ section below.
