Photo printing
Create everyday photographs, enlargements and display prints. We can advise on size, cropping, borders and finish. Friendly guidance is available before you order.
Serving Alexandra Palace N22
Photo, film and video services near Alexandra Palace
If you live or work in Alexandra Palace, our independent Highgate photo shop offers a practical place to bring important originals, specialist formats and everyday print jobs.
Specialist services for customers from Alexandra Palace N22
Visit 166 Archway Road for clear advice and careful handling. We can assess the original material, explain suitable formats and help you avoid paying for an option you do not need.
Film developing
Develop newly exposed film with scans, prints or both. Careful processing and scanning reveal the character of each frame. Check the film service page before bringing unusual material.
Studio photography
Mark an occasion with carefully lit studio portraits. We discuss the intended use before planning the photographs. Advance booking is recommended for portrait sessions.
Video transfer
Make older video recordings easier to watch and share. Clear labelling helps keep larger family collections organised. Bring one tape or a complete collection for assessment.
Cine film transfer
Give irreplaceable cine memories a useful modern format. Digital delivery options can suit family viewing and long-term storage. Bring the reels in their original boxes where possible.
Passport and ID photos
Take the uncertainty out of passport and visa photography. The required result may vary between passport, visa and residency applications. We will explain the appropriate service before taking the photograph.
How to reach 166 Archway Road from Alexandra Palace
By public transport
Use your nearest Tube, rail or bus connection in Alexandra Palace to join Northern line services for Highgate or Archway. The shop is on Archway Road between the two stations, with Highgate normally the shorter walk.
By car
Drive toward the A1 corridor and Highgate, then continue on Archway Road to N6 5BB. London traffic and parking restrictions vary by time and day, so confirm the current route and parking options before leaving Alexandra Palace. Free customer parking is available directly outside the shop.
Other nearby areas we serve
Our north London shop also welcomes customers travelling from these surrounding London areas:
Photo service FAQs for Alexandra Palace customers
What is involved when you scan existing photographs as digital files, and how can I avoid losing image quality?
The process starts with checking the material and the result you need. Clean, flat originals normally give the best scans, but delicate photographs should be left untouched for us to assess. Ask about scanning and printing from existing photographs. Use the original image rather than a screenshot, messaging-app copy or social-media download. Where several choices exist, we explain the trade-offs clearly.
Can you arrange studio photography for pets, teenagers or special occasions, and how do I choose the right type of session?
Yes, this can be arranged. The session plan depends on the subject, group size and style of photographs required. Explore the different choices on our Highgate photography studio page. We can compare session length, setting and image requirements before a booking is made. If anything is unusual, use our contact page before travelling.
What is involved when you digitise mounted slides and transparencies, and do I need to book before bringing the film?
The process starts with checking the material and the result you need. Slides can be scanned for convenient viewing, archiving and new prints. Keep them in their boxes or sleeves and review our slide scanning service. Routine film orders are usually accepted without an appointment, but rare formats should be checked first. Where several choices exist, we explain the trade-offs clearly.
Can you improve colour and contrast in an old photograph, and can several photographs be assessed together?
Yes, this can be arranged. Fading, colour casts and low contrast can often be reduced without changing the character of the picture. Review the results shown in our photo restoration examples. Several originals can be assessed together when each image and requested result is clearly identified. If anything is unusual, use our contact page before travelling.
What is involved when you process black-and-white film, and will you confirm the service price first?
The process starts with checking the material and the result you need. Black-and-white film needs the correct processing route and may take longer than standard colour film. Check the formats and choices on our black-and-white film page. The film type, number of rolls and selected processing, scans or prints are confirmed before charging. Where several choices exist, we explain the trade-offs clearly.
Can you copy Video8, Hi8 or MiniDV camcorder tapes, and what if the recording is damaged or unlabelled?
Yes, this can be arranged. Camcorder formats look similar but need different playback equipment, so keep any labels and do not force a damaged cassette. Our video transfer guide lists the main formats. Do not attempt playback if a cassette is mouldy, broken or jammed; describe the condition before bringing it in. If anything is unusual, use our contact page before travelling.
What is involved when you process or scan APS Advantix film, and what film information should I provide?
The process starts with checking the material and the result you need. APS cartridges can require different handling depending on whether the film is exposed, developed or still inside the cartridge. Our APS Advantix service page explains the options. Keep the film packaging and labels where possible, as they help identify the process and format. Where several choices exist, we explain the trade-offs clearly.