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The Photo Lab
270 E 17th St #13, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Photo lab providing in-house film processing and printing on a variety of materials, including passport photos.
What this shop offers
Every line below is evidence-backed — pulled from what customers wrote in their reviews of The Photo Lab, or from the shop's own website. Call ahead if a specific job matters.
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Develops film 7 mentions
“I have never physically been to this lab, however I have used them numerous times for film development through shipping.”
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Passport photos 3 mentions
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Photo printing 2 mentions
from customer reviews
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listed on their own site
What photographers highlight
The themes that come up again and again in reviews of The Photo Lab.
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Fast turnaround 3 mentions
“They finished same day and as a bonus had a frame which matched the one I broke.”
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Film in stock 2 mentions
“If you catch them on a not super busy day they can have your film back to you in less than 24 hours.”
Film developing at The 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
I don't write many reviews (which I should do more of), but truly The PhotoLab deserves the recognition for their work & customer service! I have been using them over the last 2 years to develop my film & recently, convert our childhood tapes into mp4.
I love the photolab! Have been coming here for years to get my film developed and they’re awesome. If you catch them on a not super busy day they can have your film back to you in less than 24 hours. All of the staff here is so friendly and willing to work with you and educate you. I recommend this place to everyone ◡̈
Instead of just dot matrix blowing ink on a piece of paper and calling it processing for your photographs, the photo lab actually uses silver solutions to develop and create heirloom quality pictures for you. Yes it cost six times as much. But the pictures last, dare I say it?, Forever.
I love The Photo Lab in Costa Mesa! The turnaround time is amazing and I never color correct the photos I get back from them or do any editing. The employees are so sweet and are knowledgeable in helping choose film/answer questions.
Hours & location
Opening hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5:30 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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