Film Developing, Scanning & Printing in Berkeley
Looking Glass offers film processing for photographers throughout Berkeley, Oakland, the East Bay, San Francisco, and the greater Bay Area. Bring us 35mm, disposable cameras, 120, 220, C-41 color negative, black-and-white, E-6 slide film, and select sheet-film formats. Want a faster drop-off? Order and prepay online, then simply bring us your film during regular store hours.
Order Online for a Quick Drop-Off
Choose your film format, select your scan and print options, and pay online. When you arrive, simply hand us your film and be on your way. Most standard orders are ready in about a week; specialty services may take longer, and we will notify you as soon as your order is complete.
35mm & Disposables
Develop, scan, and print options for standard 35mm rolls and single-use disposable cameras.
120 Medium Format
Develop, scan, and print options for 120 medium format rolls. High-res TIFFs available.
Film services and supplies
Film processing
We offer processing for 35mm, 120, 220, disposable cameras, C-41 color negative, black-and-white, E-6, sheet film, and select specialty workflows.
Scans
Choose straightforward JPG files or higher-resolution TIFF options for more involved editing, printing, and archiving.
Prints & contact sheets
Add everyday prints, digital proof sheets, or traditional darkroom contact sheets to the film workflow that suits you.
Film, darkroom supplies & real help
Restock on film, chemistry, paper, and other darkroom essentials while getting straightforward help from people who genuinely use the medium.
Why film photographers come to Looking Glass
Looking Glass is a real local resource for film photographers. You can bring us your work, ask questions, buy your next rolls, and talk with people who genuinely know and use the medium.
- We respect your time. Order online to shorten the intake process and make your drop-off quick and simple.
- We are local. We are in Berkeley, just one mile from UC Berkeley, and easy to reach from across the East Bay and San Francisco.
- We sell a lot of film. Film is not a side category for us. We stock it deeply and work hard to keep local pricing strong.
- We know the medium. Our team includes avid film photographers who understand the differences between stocks, formats, workflows, and outcomes.
What a good film lab should feel like: Your film should feel like it is in good hands. We want Looking Glass to be a Berkeley home for photographers who care about the medium and appreciate having a knowledgeable, human place to turn.
Frequently asked questions
How does online ordering work?
Select either 35mm or 120 film at the top of this page, choose your scan and print options, and pay securely online. When you arrive, simply hand us your film. Because your order details are already recorded, the drop-off is quick and simple.
What kinds of film do you process?
We offer processing for C-41 color negative, black and white, E-6 color reversal, disposable cameras, 35mm, 120, 220, and sheet film formats including 4x5 and 5x7, along with specialty processing options.
Do you process disposable cameras?
Yes. Disposable cameras are included in our 35mm service offerings. You can prepay for them using the 35mm online order link above.
Can I get scans with my film?
Yes. We offer multiple develop-and-scan options, from Standard JPG through PRO TIFF, which you can easily add when placing your order online or in-store.
Do you offer prints too?
Yes. We offer print add-ons, including 4x6 prints from 35mm, print options for 120, and a develop-plus-prints option for 35mm without scans.
Do you sell film and darkroom supplies too?
Yes. Looking Glass also stocks film and darkroom supplies, making it easy to drop off work, ask questions, and keep shooting.
Are you close to UC Berkeley?
Yes. We are just about one mile from UC Berkeley, making us a convenient local option for students, staff, and East Bay photographers.
Ready to develop your film?
Order ahead for a quick drop-off, or bring your film in and talk through the options with us. Drop off at Looking Glass Photo, 2095 Rose Street in North Berkeley.