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Film lab
Flash Imaging Center
1720 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074
Photo, print and framing shop offering in-house film development and scanning.
What this shop offers
Every line below is evidence-backed — pulled from what customers wrote in their reviews of Flash Imaging Center, or from the shop's own website. Call ahead if a specific job matters.
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Develops film 3 mentions
“Patel is a true professional when it comes to film development.”
What photographers highlight
The themes that come up again and again in reviews of Flash Imaging Center.
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Knowledgeable staff 6 mentions
“The photographer is also very knowledgeable about the requirements for immigration and hands down the best place to go for any related photos.”
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Good prices 4 mentions
“Fair prices especially given it’s a small business, hours have changed I believe due to COVID but he’s still there a good majority of the day!”
Film developing at Flash Imaging Center
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
I have had the pleasure of using Flash Imaging Center for a couple of years now, and I can't say enough good things about my experience. The quality of their work is simply the best ever. They combine exceptional professionalism with a friendly and helpful approach, which makes the entire experience enjoyable.
Ran into this place after my photos from wallgreens were rejected by the immigration. The photo clarity is a lot better compared to Walgreens/CVS photos. The photographer is also very knowledgeable about the requirements for immigration and hands down the best place to go for any related photos.
Although I haven't received my products yet, the owner was friendly. The location is convenient for those living in the NW suburbs. There aren’t many film processing options around here within 5 mile radius.
The owner of this shop was fantastic! He gave me an email address so I could send him the picture ahead of time that I wanted enlarged. Then he called me with a few edits he recommended prior to printing. The quality of the final product was excellent. Lastly, the price was very reasonable!
Hours & location
Opening hours
| Monday | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Getting there
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