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Bay Photo Lab
2959 Park Ave, Soquel, CA 95073
Print shop and photo lab featuring passport photos, film development and processing, and family photos.
What this shop offers
Every line below is evidence-backed — pulled from what customers wrote in their reviews of Bay Photo Lab, or from the shop's own website. Call ahead if a specific job matters.
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Passport photos 4 mentions
“We got passport photos from a dedicated camera, and for $5 more they will also scan them to take with you on your own thumb drive.”
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Photo printing 2 mentions
“Bay Photo Lab is my go-to for printing & framing my photos.”
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Scanning & digitizing 2 mentions
“If you shoot film regularly, it’s so easy to drop off, and then get the scans back and the negatives.”
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What photographers highlight
The themes that come up again and again in reviews of Bay Photo Lab.
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Film in stock 2 mentions
“They also offer film processing, sell film, have lots of photo gift options, as well as business cards & brochures, frames and mats - I could go on and on!”
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A local institution 2 mentions
“I have been going here for over 25 years and the same professionals works there and solve all your photography problems.”
Film developing at Bay Photo Lab
What we could verify about how film is handled here. Blank lines mean the shop hasn't published it — not that the answer is no.
| Developed in-house | Not stated on their site |
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| Scanners | Not stated on their site |
| Turnaround | Not stated on their site |
| Negatives returned | Not stated on their site |
| Cheapest developing price found | No price published |
What customers say
One of my favorite businesses in California. Incredible innovation matched with old fashioned smart and friendly human service. I've listened to lots of customer interactions over these years, and these people have precise knowledge and a knack of communicating at a level customers can grasp.
Bay Photo Lab is my go-to for printing & framing my photos. The associates are very knowledgeable and friendly, and treat everyone with the same level of service and support, from amateur to busy professional.
I love Bay Photo. The best service. Always friendly. If you shoot film regularly, it’s so easy to drop off, and then get the scans back and the negatives. It's great they keep my email and card on file.
I have been getting prints here for years. I recently got my passport photo and it was so easy and quick. I wouldn’t think of going to any other photo lab in Santa Cruz!
Hours & location
Opening hours
| Monday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Getting there
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