Send us your film from Orlando
Orlando is a hidden gem for film photographers. From the vibrant murals of Mills 50 to the serenity of Lake Eola Park, there’s no shortage of iconic spots that are just begging to be captured on film. Whether you’re snapping portraits in Winter Park or hunting for vintage charm in Sanford, you know the magic of seeing life through a viewfinder and waiting for the surprise of what your processed negatives will reveal.
If you’re a part of Orlando’s thriving film photography community, we’ve got some exciting news for you—your film developing just got a whole lot easier. Meet Gelatin Labs, your new best friend for mail-in film development.
Here’s how it works:
- Place your film developing order on our website.
- Pack up your film (35mm, 120 medium format, disposables, or even sheet film—we handle it all) and mail it to us.
- That’s it. We process, scan, and email you the digitized images while you sit back and enjoy some craft coffee at your favorite Orlando café. Want your negatives or prints returned? No problem—we’ll ship them back to you.
At Gelatin Labs, we know your images are more than just photos. They’re memories, creativity, and a little piece of your Orlando story. That’s why we’re committed to offering high-quality processing and scanning with the personal touch your work deserves.
No need to drive out of town or search for a local lab—just drop your film in the mail, and we’ll handle the rest.
Mail in your film to Gelatin Labs today and discover the joy of hassle-free developing!
Let’s keep celebrating Orlando’s stunning scenes and creative community, one roll of film at a time.
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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 Orlando, 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 Orlando, 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 Orlando, there are certain things you should know. To learn more, refer to the FAQ section below.
Gelatin Labs develops:
35mm, 120, Disposable Cameras, sheet film, 110, and other sizes by request.
Color C-41, E-6, ECN-2 and Black and White film.
For most C-41 color-negative films, we process your film in an all-new, state-of-the-art Colenta roller transport machine. With the most pristine color accuracy and archival wash stages, your film is in the best of hands.
For expired film and disposables, we use well-maintained Noritsu V-30 and V-50 film processors.
Black and White is hand-developed using Ilford chemistry.
E-6 Color Positive slide film is developed using our handy dev.a.
ECN-2 film is developed by the fine folks at Kodak Film Lab Atlanta, and scanned by Gelatin.
We use DNP commercial printers to make our amazing dye-sublimation prints.
Send film in a bubble mailer or a secure box via your trusted mail carrier. Use USPS Ground Advantage with tracking, or a faster service. We also have a shipping label available to add to your order.
*DO NOT* use postage stamps, envelopes, or any flimsy package that will easily be tampered with or come undone en route to the lab. Use extra tape where needed to ensure security.
Thanks for using Gelatin Labs! We’re excited to receive your film!