Photo printing
Create everyday photographs, enlargements and display prints. Bring the best-quality original file for a sharper result. Friendly guidance is available before you order.
Serving Clerkenwell EC1
Photo, film and video services near Clerkenwell
If you live or work in Clerkenwell, our independent Highgate photo shop offers a practical place to bring important originals, specialist formats and everyday print jobs.
Specialist services for customers from Clerkenwell EC1
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. Tell us whether you need negatives, scans, prints or a combination. We can help identify an unfamiliar roll or cartridge.
Studio photography
Mark an occasion with carefully lit studio portraits. A little preparation helps everyone feel comfortable on the day. Advance booking is recommended for portrait sessions.
Video transfer
Make older video recordings easier to watch and share. We can advise on suitable output for viewing, storage and sharing. Our team can explain the available digital outputs.
Cine film transfer
Give irreplaceable cine memories a useful modern format. We scan 8mm, Super 8, 9.5mm and 16mm material. Contact us to discuss larger or unusual collections.
Passport and ID photos
Take the uncertainty out of passport and visa photography. Special care is available for baby, child and accessibility needs. Contact us if the exact document category is unclear.
How to reach 166 Archway Road from Clerkenwell
By public transport
Start from your most convenient station in Clerkenwell and travel toward the Northern line. Continue to Highgate or Archway station. From Highgate, walk south along Archway Road; from Archway, walk north or take a short northbound bus ride toward Highgate.
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 Clerkenwell. 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 Clerkenwell customers
Can you take graduation portraits for individuals and families, and how do I choose the right type of session?
Yes, this can be arranged. Graduation sessions can include individual portraits and photographs with family or friends. Clothing and available gown choices are covered on our graduation photography 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 scan developed 35mm negatives at high resolution, and do I need to book before bringing the film?
The process starts with checking the material and the result you need. Bring complete negative strips where possible and avoid cutting them into individual frames. Our 35mm negative scanning guide explains the digital-file 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 restore a faded, torn or creased photograph, and can several photographs be assessed together?
Yes, this can be arranged. Restoration is carried out from a careful digital scan so the original can be preserved. Damage and complexity determine the work required; see our photo restoration service. 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 develop colour 35mm film with prints or scans, and will you confirm the service price first?
The process starts with checking the material and the result you need. You can choose processing with digital scans, photographic prints or a combination of both. The current choices are listed on our 35mm colour 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 transfer VHS tapes to convenient digital files, and what if the recording is damaged or unlabelled?
Yes, this can be arranged. VHS recordings can be transferred to supported digital formats for easier viewing and storage. Label each cassette and read our VHS transfer information. 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 develop 120 medium-format film, and what film information should I provide?
The process starts with checking the material and the result you need. We handle supported 120 colour and black-and-white films with scan and print choices. Keep exposed rolls sealed and see our 120 film developing information. 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.
Can you scan 8mm, 9.5mm or 16mm cine film, and do I need to arrange the transfer in advance?
Yes, this can be arranged. Cine film is assessed by gauge, reel length and condition before scanning to digital files. See the available formats on our cine film transfer page. Routine transfers can be brought to the shop, while large collections or rare formats should be discussed first. If anything is unusual, use our contact page before travelling.