JoshFromGR
Photographer & Local Film GuyGrand Rapids, MIGet Your Film Developed, Scanned & Printed
My name is Josh and I'm a film photographer and developer based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I go by JoshFromGR.
I specialize in C-41 color negative film and black and white negative film in 35mm and 120 (or similar formats).
If you have any specific needs that don't quite fit this model, please don't hesitate to reach out! I'd be more than happy to work with you to find the perfect solution.
Development
I use Cinestill C-41 chemicals with precise temperature control for color development, and typically Rodinal for black and white development utilizing the Massive Dev Chart to ensure optimal development times.
Don't forget to use the pricing calculator below to get an estimate.
Scanning
Scans are just $10 per roll for full frame 35mm and 120, and $20 per roll for half-frame rolls or 220 rolls, which take a bit longer to scan.
I use a Sony A6600 to scan your film including the sprocket holes and process the images with Negative Lab Pro.
You will receive a folder of TIFFs of these scans.
Then I carefully go through each frame to remove as much dust and scratches as possible, along with color correcting to ensure your film photos look their absolute best, and cropping in to maximize the photograph's impact. I put these in a folder of JPGs that are ready to share and print.
All scans are done at maximum quality. You can expect the full-sized scan resolution of around 4000x4000. Take a look at these example scans.
Printing
I offer 4x6 or 5x7 print sets. A set is a copy of all photos in a roll. Prints are done on a Canon Pixma G6020 and typically will use Canon papers and inks.
The prints come with a quarter inch white border to frame your photos. Typically, I will have glossy or matte paper on hand, but if you have a specific paper type you want, I can likely accommodate that as well. Just let me know!
Turn Around Time
Typical turn around time is 1-3 days depending on order size and current workload. Feel free to reach out if you want to check on current turn around time.
Why go with Josh?
- Fast Turn Around
- High Quality
- Flexibility
How It Works
- Reach out to Josh on Instagram or email to get drop off information.
- Drop off your rolls of film in the dropbox and text Josh to let him know they are there.
- Josh will check in your film and give you an estimated cost and ask for any additional details.
- You will get a link to Venmo with the total cost and your estimated turn around time. Typically a day or two.
- Once your film is developed, you will get a text with a OneDrive link to download your photos as JPGs and TIFFs. The OneDrive link will remain active for at least 2 weeks. Josh will also let you know when you can pick up your negatives and prints.
- If you want to have your negatives returned and/or get prints, Josh will coordinate a time for you to pick those up. You will be able to access your order at your convenience from a lockbox.
- You have a month to pick up your negatives and/or prints.