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Lakeland Film Lab
126 W Main St, Lakeland, FL 33815
What this shop offers
Every line below is evidence-backed — pulled from what customers wrote in their reviews of Lakeland Film Lab, or from the shop's own website. Call ahead if a specific job matters.
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Develops film 3 mentions
“Lakeland Film Lab is the only place in all of Hillsborough and Polk County that I trust to develop my film!”
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Scanning & digitizing 2 mentions
“Since I started using them I haven’t gone to any other film lab, they put great care and dedication into their work with the scans and returning negatives.”
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Classes & workshops
listed on their own site
What photographers highlight
The themes that come up again and again in reviews of Lakeland Film Lab.
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Welcoming to everyone 6 mentions
“It's the kind of place where you feel comfortable sending in any roll, whether it's something special or just random daily life stuff.”
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Knowledgeable staff 3 mentions
“I’m in no way a film camera expert…I just have a camera and love the nostalgia of film.”
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Film in stock 3 mentions
“Great people and such a cozy place, excited to finally have an accesible Film Lab in Lakeland.”
Film developing at Lakeland Film 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 | Yes — film is processed on site |
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| Scanners | Fujifilm Frontier, Noritsu |
| Turnaround | Same-day developing mentioned |
| Negatives returned | Not stated on their site |
| Cheapest developing price found | $10 a roll |
Brands mentioned at Lakeland Film Lab
Photographic brands named on the shop's own site or in customer reviews. Stock moves — call before making a trip for a specific body or lens.
What customers say
Amazing spot! The owners are super friendly, passionate, and make the whole process easy. They carry film, cameras, merch, and offer quick, high-quality developing. Plus, they host creative events and have built a real community around film photography and creatives. Highly recommend!
Amazing experience! So happy to have a local film lab in Lakeland. Family owned, clean and fast.
This film lab just gets it. No hype, no stress-just good people doing great work. I drop off my film, they handle the rest, and everything comes back looking clean and natural. Exactly what I want. The whole process feels effortless.
This film lab was amazing, as someone new to “the scene” it’s often intimidating; But Nick and Elizabeth at the film lab set me up in the right direction based off my affordability, without ever attempting to upsell a newbie! Nick even recommended multiple locations for some good shots!!
Hours & location
Opening hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM–4 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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