Send us your film from Houston
Whether you’re capturing the stunning cityscape or the vibrant charm of Houston’s unique neighborhoods, Gelatin Labs is here to keep your creativity thriving. Ship your photographic film to us for developing, scanning, and printing with ease.
We handle 35mm, 120 (medium format), disposable cameras, sheet film, and other popular formats, all with the care and expertise you’d expect. If finding a reliable local lab in Houston has been tricky, our convenient mail-in service is the perfect solution. Place your order on our website, pack up your film, and we’ll take it from there.
Once your scans are ready, we’ll send them to you digitally, and if you’ve opted for negatives or prints, we’ll ship them back shortly after. Supporting your analog photography, one roll at a time, is what we do best.
From Bayous to Brilliant Frames
Houston is a city full of dynamic contrasts and unending inspiration. From the vibrant hues of the Art District to the sprawling beauty of Buffalo Bayou Park, there’s a scene waiting to be captured around every corner. At Gelatin Labs, we’re here to match your creative spark with the steady care your film deserves (plus, we make it all ridiculously simple).
Whether you’re testing the waters of analog photography or you’ve been shooting for years, we give every roll of film the attention it deserves. Your shots aren’t just photos to us—they’re stories in the making, and we’re here to help you tell them.
Don’t leave those rolls gathering dust. Send your film to Gelatin Labs today and turn your Houston inspirations into analog masterpieces.
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 Houston, 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 Houston, 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 Houston, there are certain things you should know. To learn more, refer to the FAQ section below.
