Photo printing
Produce crisp prints and enlargements from high-resolution images. Careful preparation helps preserve detail and natural colour. Visit the shop for straightforward, experienced advice.
Serving Kennington SE11
Photo, film and video services near Kennington
Customers travelling from Kennington use our Highgate shop for careful photographic work, helpful face-to-face advice and specialist services that are difficult to arrange locally.
Specialist services for customers from Kennington SE11
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
Process colour, black-and-white and supported medium-format films. Scanning resolutions can be matched to sharing, printing or archiving. Bring the film sealed and protected wherever possible.
Studio photography
Create polished portraits in our dedicated Highgate photo studio. A little preparation helps everyone feel comfortable on the day. We can suggest the most suitable session before you reserve.
Video transfer
Protect important recordings with a practical video transfer service. Tape condition and recording length can affect the work required. Contact us if the cassette type is uncertain.
Cine film transfer
Bring 8mm, 9.5mm or 16mm reels into the digital age. We scan 8mm, Super 8, 9.5mm and 16mm material. View examples and cine format information before ordering.
Passport and ID photos
Get carefully prepared photographs for passports, visas and identity documents. Special care is available for baby, child and accessibility needs. Check the country guide or contact us before travelling.
How to reach 166 Archway Road from Kennington
By public transport
Use your nearest Tube, rail or bus connection in Kennington 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
From Kennington, 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 Kennington customers
Can your Highgate shop transfer VHS tapes to convenient digital files, and what tapes or reels should I bring?
Our Highgate shop can help with this service. 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. For rare, damaged or unidentified material, contact us before bringing the whole collection.
Could your team develop 120 medium-format film, and do I need to book before bringing the film?
Our team deals with this type of request regularly. 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. Routine film orders are usually accepted without an appointment, but rare formats should be checked first. We avoid unnecessary changes to original photographs, film and recordings.
Can your Highgate shop scan 8mm, 9.5mm or 16mm cine film, and how will the digital files be supplied?
Our Highgate shop can help with this service. 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. Digital files are supplied through the agreed storage or delivery method for the selected service. For rare, damaged or unidentified material, contact us before bringing the whole collection.
Could your team help with E6 slide film and transparency services, and will you confirm the service price first?
Our team deals with this type of request regularly. The correct route depends on whether the film needs processing, scanning or printing. Identify the film label if possible and review our E6 and transparency information. The film type, number of rolls and selected processing, scans or prints are confirmed before charging. We avoid unnecessary changes to original photographs, film and recordings.
Can your Highgate shop recover footage from a damaged or broken videotape, and what usually affects the turnaround time?
Our Highgate shop can help with this service. A damaged cassette needs inspection before playback because forcing it can worsen the problem. Describe the damage and review our video tape repair service. Running time, tape condition, format and any repair or enhancement work affect turnaround. For rare, damaged or unidentified material, contact us before bringing the whole collection.
Could your team prepare international passport, visa and ID photographs, and what application details should I bring?
Our team deals with this type of request regularly. Requirements vary by country, document type and application method, so bring the application instructions when available. Browse our passport, visa and ID photo services. Bring the application instructions, country, document type and application route when available. We avoid unnecessary changes to original photographs, film and recordings.
Can your Highgate shop accept suitable work by post or through an online order, and how do I choose between online, postal and shop service?
Our Highgate shop can help with this service. Some digital services can be ordered online and selected film or media work can be arranged by post after checking the details. Use our contact page before sending valuable material. We will explain whether the job is suitable for online ordering, post or an in-person visit. For rare, damaged or unidentified material, contact us before bringing the whole collection.