In a world dominated by digital, the magic of analogue photography is making a bold comeback. With its hands-on, experimental nature, more and more photographers are diving into the art of shooting and developing their own film.
We’ve put together a handy list of film labs across South Africa where you can get your film developed and scanned, turning your negatives into stunning digital images.
Where to develop film in South Africa:
Pretoria:
Foto First – Elardus Park
- Location: 858 Barnard St, Elardus Park, Pretoria, 0047
- Contact details:
- Telephone: 012 345 3232/064 775 8619
- Email: online@fotofirst123.co.za
- Leadtime: 2-3 weeks depends on the workload
- Cost: R135/Colour film & R250/ B&W film
Sky Photo
- Location: 718 Jacqueline Drive, Garsfontein (Inside @Moore Building)
- Contact details:
- Telephone: 079 990 8555
- Email: print@skyphoto.cc
- Leadtime: 2 weeks
- Cost:
- Digital copies – R295
- Printed per photo R7 (with free digital copies) – R135 for development
Kodak Express The Grove Mall
- Location: Shop L75, The Grove Shopping Centre, Lynwood, Pretoria, 0184
- Contact details:
- Telephone: 012 807 1612
- Leadtime: 1-2 weeks
- Cost: R200/film for digital (please bring own usb flash)
Johannesburg:
Alternative Print Workshop
- Location: Alternative Print Workshop, Parkside Centre, c/n Ostrich & Parrot Streets, Bromhof, Randburg, 2154
- Contact details:
- Telephone: +27 (0) 82 450 8489
- Email: dennis@printworkshop.co.za
- Leadtime: 1-2 weeks
- Cost: B&W film only – R85 + R85 web (not digital) contact sheet
RGB Pixels
- Location: 59 4th ave, Place, Linden, Randburg, 2104
- Contact details:
- Telephone: 011 262 3008
- Email: info@thergbpixellab.co.za
- Leadtime: 1 week
- Cost: Depends on if film is in colour or b&w.
Durban:
Fotomax
- Location: 1211 Umgeni Rd, Stamford Hill, Durban, 4025
(Entrance in Highfield Road, 2nd gate on the right.) - Contact details:
- Telephone: 031 512 5177
- Email: info@fotomax.co.za
Cape Town:
Beneway Photo
- Location: The Duke Building on No. 2 Hans Strijdom Avenue, Cape Town, 8001
- Contact details:
- Telephone: 087 379 7255
- Email: benewaysa@gmail.com
Cape Film Supply
- Location: 7 Orphan Street, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town
- Contact details:
- Telephone: 087 470 0421
- Email: getfilm@capefilmsupply.co.za
While other companies may handle film development, when it comes to professionally printing and framing your finished photos, Art of Print has you covered.
