Photo printing
Choose quality photographic prints from your original files. Options include standard photographs and larger statement prints. Visit the shop for straightforward, experienced advice.
Serving Holborn WC2
Photo, film and video services near Holborn
Kodak Express Highgate supports customers across Holborn with photo printing, film processing, studio photography and analogue-to-digital transfer services.
Specialist services for customers from Holborn WC2
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
Bring exposed camera film to us for careful processing. Available choices depend on the film type and final use. Bring the film sealed and protected wherever possible.
Studio photography
Arrange modern portraits for work, family or personal use. Options range from individual headshots to group portrait sessions. We can suggest the most suitable session before you reserve.
Video transfer
Bring treasured video memories forward from obsolete tape formats. Digital files can be prepared for convenient modern viewing. Contact us if the cassette type is uncertain.
Cine film transfer
Convert vintage cine reels into accessible digital video. The resulting files are easier to copy and share with relatives. Contact us to discuss larger or unusual collections.
Passport and ID photos
Use an experienced service for official application photographs. We can prepare printed photographs, digital files or application codes where applicable. Check the country guide or contact us before travelling.
How to reach 166 Archway Road from Holborn
By public transport
Start from your most convenient station in Holborn 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
From Holborn, follow signed routes toward north London and the A1. Continue onto Archway Road and look for number 166. Parking and traffic controls can change, so check restrictions before you travel and avoid stopping on red routes. 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 Holborn customers
What is involved when you photograph professional actors’ headshots, and how should I prepare for the photographs?
The process starts with checking the material and the result you need. Actors’ headshots should look natural, current and suitable for casting use. We discuss clothing and intended roles before your actors’ headshot session. Rest well, avoid last-minute appearance changes and bring clothing that suits the intended use. Where several choices exist, we explain the trade-offs clearly.
Do you turn a favourite photograph into a canvas print, and how do I choose the most suitable size and finish?
We offer this service and can explain the practical options. Canvas works best from a clear, high-resolution image with enough space near the edges for wrapping. View our canvas printing options before ordering. We can compare practical size, crop, border and finish choices before you decide. A short description and the approximate quantity help us give useful guidance.
What is involved when you take graduation portraits for individuals and families, and do I need to book in advance?
The process starts with checking the material and the result you need. Graduation sessions can include individual portraits and photographs with family or friends. Clothing and available gown choices are covered on our graduation photography page. Studio photography should be booked so the right amount of time and preparation can be reserved. Where several choices exist, we explain the trade-offs clearly.
Do you scan developed 35mm negatives at high resolution, and can several rolls be included in one order?
We offer this service and can explain the practical options. Bring complete negative strips where possible and avoid cutting them into individual frames. Our 35mm negative scanning guide explains the digital-file service. Multiple rolls can share an order when each roll and its requested output are clearly labelled. A short description and the approximate quantity help us give useful guidance.
What is involved when you restore a faded, torn or creased photograph, and will you quote the work before restoration begins?
The process starts with checking the material and the result you need. 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. A quotation is based on the visible damage, complexity and required output before restoration begins. Where several choices exist, we explain the trade-offs clearly.
Do you develop colour 35mm film with prints or scans, and how should old or unidentified film be handled?
We offer this service and can explain the practical options. 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. Do not pull film from a cartridge or clean old negatives; keep everything protected for assessment. A short description and the approximate quantity help us give useful guidance.
What is involved when you transfer VHS tapes to convenient digital files, and what tapes or reels should I bring?
The process starts with checking the material and the result you need. VHS recordings can be transferred to supported digital formats for easier viewing and storage. Label each cassette and read our VHS transfer information. Keep each cassette or reel labelled and include any known format, running time and recording standard. Where several choices exist, we explain the trade-offs clearly.