Photo printing
Create everyday photographs, enlargements and display prints. Options include standard photographs and larger statement prints. We will help you choose an appropriate printing option.
Serving Putney SW15
Photo, film and video services near Putney
If you live or work in Putney, our independent Highgate photo shop offers a practical place to bring important originals, specialist formats and everyday print jobs.
Specialist services for customers from Putney SW15
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. Available choices depend on the film type and final use. Advice is available before choosing scans or prints.
Studio photography
Mark an occasion with carefully lit studio portraits. Options range from individual headshots to group portrait sessions. Contact the studio to discuss timing and requirements.
Video transfer
Make older video recordings easier to watch and share. Digital files can be prepared for convenient modern viewing. See the format guide for the full range we cover.
Cine film transfer
Give irreplaceable cine memories a useful modern format. Original films are handled carefully throughout the scanning process. View examples and cine format information before ordering.
Passport and ID photos
Take the uncertainty out of passport and visa photography. We can prepare printed photographs, digital files or application codes where applicable. Bring any official specification supplied with the application.
How to reach 166 Archway Road from Putney
By public transport
Use your nearest Tube, rail or bus connection in Putney 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 Putney, 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 Putney customers
What is involved when you scan existing photographs as digital files, and can several files or sizes share one order?
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. Several clearly named files and print sizes can normally be included in the same order. Where several choices exist, we explain the trade-offs clearly.
Can you arrange studio photography for pets, teenagers or special occasions, and what affects the time needed for the finished images?
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. Selection, retouching requirements and the number of finished photographs affect delivery time. If anything is unusual, use our contact page before travelling.
What is involved when you digitise mounted slides and transparencies, and how should old or unidentified film be handled?
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. Do not pull film from a cartridge or clean old negatives; keep everything protected for assessment. Where several choices exist, we explain the trade-offs clearly.
Can you improve colour and contrast in an old photograph, and how do I decide how much correction is appropriate?
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. We discuss whether the aim is gentle repair or a more extensive reconstruction before editing starts. If anything is unusual, use our contact page before travelling.
What is involved when you process black-and-white film, and do I need to book before bringing the film?
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. 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 copy Video8, Hi8 or MiniDV camcorder tapes, and can several tapes or reels share one order?
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. Multiple tapes or reels can share an order when numbering and labels make the sequence clear. If anything is unusual, use our contact page before travelling.
What is involved when you process or scan APS Advantix film, and will you confirm the service price first?
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. 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.