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Lumentation
219 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
What this shop offers
Every line below is evidence-backed — pulled from what customers wrote in their reviews of Lumentation, or from the shop's own website. Call ahead if a specific job matters.
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Develops film 7 mentions
“I used to have to wait weeks to develop my film when I went elsewhere, but Lumentation has the fastest turnaround time; sometimes within a day I would get scans back.”
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Darkroom
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What photographers highlight
The themes that come up again and again in reviews of Lumentation.
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Fast turnaround 3 mentions
“Results were processed and returned far faster than expected, without any compromise in accuracy or attention to detail.”
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Deep used selection 3 mentions
“The film fridge is always stocked with a variety of quality film, they have several packages for developing film, and a great selection of cameras.”
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Film in stock 2 mentions
“They have a wide range of film stocks and also offer a lot of starter cameras.”
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Welcoming to everyone 2 mentions
“everyone was helpful and nice :) we didn’t interact much but it was a very welcoming space.”
Film developing at Lumentation
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 | Not stated on their site |
| Turnaround | Not stated on their site |
| Negatives returned | Not stated on their site |
| Cheapest developing price found | $4 a roll |
Brands mentioned at Lumentation
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
I used to have to wait weeks to develop my film when I went elsewhere, but Lumentation has the fastest turnaround time; sometimes within a day I would get scans back. Not to mention they have a 24h drop off which is super helpful if you’re busy during the day!
This place is dreamy. The developing and scanning services are top notch. The prints are great quality. They have a wide range of film stocks and also offer a lot of starter cameras. But beyond offering excellent service, it’s the people that make this place so great.
It can be a little daunting to start a new hobby, and I think that's (for me, at least) particularly true about film! The folks at Lumentation have made it seem so much more approachable and accessible - they are endlessly patient, have a very quick turnaround, and are genuinely interested in inviting people to learn…
This is THE place for all things film photography in the Greater Boston area. They have an enormous selection of film (of all types) as well as cameras and accessories. But the highlight is their consistently great developing and scanning service they offer.
Hours & location
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–7 PM |
Getting there
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