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Your go-to spot for affordable film processing
Drop off or mail in!
126 W Main St, Lakeland, FL
Mon–Fri: 9AM–7PM | Sat: 9AM–2PM

10/31/2026

New dates for Darkroom Basics are live! 🔴📸

Learn how to turn your black-and-white negatives into prints. From working the enlarger to making test strips and watching your image appear in the developer. No experience needed!

After taking the class, you’ll get access to book time in our St. Pete community darkroom and keep printing on your own!

Small classes, hands-on learning, and a print you made yourself. Grab your spot before it sells out!

10/28/2026

Your film, all in one place. 🎞️

The new Lakeland Film Lab customer portal is here! Log in to:

📸 See every roll and photo you’ve dropped off at the lab
🔄 Check the live status of rolls currently being processed
💬 Chat directly with our team

When you get your next roll back, hit “View Scans” and you’ll be taken to the portal to sign up. Make sure to use the same email you use when dropping off your rolls so everything stays tracked in one place!

We’re excited for you to check it out! 🖤

10/23/2026

🎃👻 **HALLOWEEN ON CENTRAL!** 📸🖤

Come visit Lakeland Film Lab at our new store front on 2821 Central Ave for some Halloween fun!

🕸️ **FREE Halloween Photobooth Strips!** Bring your friends, your kids, and even your fur babies for a spooky little photo keepsake!

🧡 **40 SECRET ENVELOPES. 40 CHANCES TO WIN. ONE HALLOWEEN ONLY.** 👀🎁

We’re bringing the surprises, spooky vibes, and a little film photography magic to Halloween on Central! Stop by, snap a photo, and try your luck at winning something special. You never know what’s hiding inside your envelope! 🎃

📍 Lakeland Film Lab, 2821 Central Ave

Tag your Halloween crew and come see us! 🖤📸

10/15/2026

Your face on metal.

Jordan Minder jordan minder is taking over our St. Pete location for tintype portraits all day this Sunday, October 18th. Come get yours made by one talented human.

See you at the lab.

10/12/2026

New hours, new location, same quality film processing. 🎞️

Lakeland is now open 7 days a week, and our St. Pete hours are officially live!

Both locations will be closed Monday for Indigenous Peoples’ Day, but we’ll be back at it Tuesday. Come drop off your film and see us at either location!

10/06/2026

A quick heads up from the lab 🎞️

Our turnaround times are slightly extended right now as we transition into operating two spaces and train our new team members.

We’re working hard to get everything moving smoothly and appreciate your patience while we grow. We’ll be back on track soon!

Thank you for trusting us with your film. 💙

10/01/2026

🚨 FIRST IN THE DOOR = FIRST TO SCORE 🚨

Our ST. PETE GRAND OPENING is October 10th and we’re coming with the goods.

⚡️ FREE FLASH TATTOOS for the FIRST 10 people through the door!

🎁 PLUS, we’ve got even more giveaways lined up for the FIRST 25 people!

Come early. Seriously. 👀

📍 Lakeland Film Lab — St. Pete
📅 OCTOBER 10TH
⏰ 9AM–2PM

Film. Coffee. Tattoos. Giveaways. New space. Good people.

LET’S GOOOOOOO!!! 🎞️☕️⚡️

# StPetePhotography

09/18/2026

Any place in the world you’d rather be right now? 🇮🇹

Positano. Always Positano. 🤍

There’s just something about those colorful little buildings tucked into the cliffs, the sparkling water, slow mornings, and the feeling that time doesn’t really exist there. Until then, I’ll just keep dreaming about it. ✨

09/17/2026

Our first Darkroom Basics class sold out faster than we expected… so we added a second class. 🎞️

If you’ve been wanting to learn how to make prints in a real darkroom, this is your chance.

Only 6 spots are available for the new class, and once they’re gone, they’re gone.

And honestly, what better way to spend Halloween than in a dark room? 👻

📍 Lakeland Film Lab
🎃 Halloween Class
🖤 Learn the basics of darkroom printing
🎞️ Create your own prints
⚠️ Only 6 spots available

Sign up through the link in our bio before it sells out too.

05/28/2026

WE’RE HIRING 🎞️

Lakeland Film Lab is looking for TWO part-time retail specialists to join our Downtown Lakeland team.

This role is perfect for someone who loves film photography, enjoys talking with people, and wants to be part of a creative community-centered space.

Responsibilities include:
• Taking in film lab orders
• Helping customers in-store
• Keeping the lab clean, organized, and running smoothly
• Assisting with day-to-day retail operations
• Being part of the overall experience that makes the lab feel welcoming

What we’re looking for:
• Friendly and reliable
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in film photography is a huge plus

This is a part-time position at our Lakeland location.

If you think you’d be a good fit, send your resume and a little about yourself to [email protected] 📩

Address

126 W Main Street
Lakeland, FL
33815

Website

http://www.lakelandfilmlab.com/

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