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We offer film developing!
Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm

walk in or mail in

c-41, b&w, slide film, disposable cameras & more!

Email Print Order to

TGAPLorder@gmail.com

or use

thegreatamericanphoto.wetransfer.com

We develop your film starting as low as $9.50

does not include scans (digital files) or prints

We receive orders from around the world! Mail us your film and we will process it in our film processing lab in Carlsbad. We use top quality machines for our photo processing such as: Hostert Dip and Dunk machines. The machines are meticulously maintained for quality and consistency. For black and white film we use Clayton chemistry. For C41 color negative and E6 color positive film, we use Fuji chemistry.

Visit our store in Carlsbad!

Monday- Thursday 8am-5pm

Mail or drop off your film today!

film scanning

When you choose us for film developing by mail our experts scan your film using the award winning Noritsu Qss-32 machine. Our goal is to provide you the best possible scan from your film. Each frame is evaluated and corrected for density, highlight and shadow detail, and color.

We also offer image file transfers via WeTransfer for only $1.00 extra per roll.

 

photographic prints

Here at NCPS’s film processing lab in Carlsbad, we only print photographic prints using Noritsu digital wet lab machines. We don't print canvas, metal, acrylic, greeting cards or other products printed with an inkjet printer. We focus on creating beautiful true photographic prints on Fuji crystal archive paper.

we develop disposable cameras

 

develop, scan and print from your disposable camera

We Develop Disposable Cameras & More

Color Negative Film

we are able to develop all color negative films that are C41 process

unfortunately, we cannot process seattle film works (ECN-II or SFW-XL), Kodachrome film (K-14) or old Kodacolor (C-22)

35mm Film Developing

Black & White 35mm film

we are able to develop all black and white film, including infrared

120mm Film for Film Developing Lab

120 film and 220

we are able to develop all C41 process, B&W process and E6 process 120/220 film

Slide Film Processing 35mm Film

color positive (slide film)

we are able to process any color positive films that are E6 process

unfortunately, we cannot process seattle film works (ECN-II or SFW-XL) Kodachrome film (K-14) or old Kodacolor (C-22)

Our mission is to provide professional quality photographic reproduction and film services to the public.

 

To constantly strive to produce a better product using fully trained and experienced technicians, along with the finest equipment, paper, chemistry and quality control.

 

To always exceed your expectations, at a price that is fair and reasonable.

Carlsbad Photographic Services at NCPS

The Great American Photo Lab, formerly known as North Coast Photographic Services (NCPS) was established by a professional photographer in 1978, after seeing the need to provide quality photo printing to professionals and non professionals alike. We have evolved from a 2 person 400 sq. ft. building, to a state of the art full service digital and traditional film processing lab in Carlsbad, utilizing technicians with over 100 yrs. of accumulated experience. Please let us show you, "How good your photos can be."

Developing Film

from Around

the World

With our film developing by mail receive orders from around the world! Once we receive your order, it will take approximately 2 days before it is sent back to you via U.S.P.S. Priority mail.

 

Call us at 760-931-6809 or email us with any questions!

 

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Located in Carlsbad, CA

We are located in beautiful Carlsbad, CA.

We love it when our out-of-state customers stop by and say hi! Being a top vacation destination has its perks!

5451 Avenida Encinas Suite D

Carlsbad, CA 92008

760-931-6809

HOURS: Monday- Thursday 8am- 5pm

What our customers say....

North Coast Photographics
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Bethany Hunt
Bethany Hunt
2021-07-27T03:09:16+0000
Beautiful work. Surprisingly fast turnaround.
Jay Drose
Jay Drose
2020-03-04T04:18:20+0000
Been using NCPS for years now. First while I lived in SD...then in L.A., now in NYC. I ship across country because I trust them with all my work. Remained loyal because they have always done a great job making prints, mounting, and developing negatives. Bonnie treats me like a VIP every time. Use these guys!read more
Barron Lux
Barron Lux
2019-12-05T19:36:20+0000
THE place to have film dev'd
Mike Herdering
Mike Herdering
2019-07-31T18:53:39+0000
Quick turnaround film processing/scanning.
Joseph Wu
Joseph Wu
2019-06-13T18:39:15+0000
Fastest, most efficient film lab I've used with great scan quality and competitive prices. Love that they page your film with the enhanced scans.read more
Arlene Johnson
Arlene Johnson
2019-05-24T19:38:52+0000
They take awesome photos, their the "Best"
Diane Owens
Diane Owens
2019-05-03T04:35:36+0000
Great customer service and film processing! I bought an old film point-and-shoot with a roll of film in the camera. I shot the roll and sent it in, but the film was so damaged by heat and time that the photos were a blur. North Coast called me to ask if I wanted the negatives and uploaded a few for me. THEN they gave me a partial credit!read more
Cornelius Hurley
Cornelius Hurley
2019-04-18T18:02:39+0000
Excellent film development and film scanning.
Nikhilesh Sekhar
Nikhilesh Sekhar
2018-04-24T20:31:09+0000
They are my go to film lab for the last 10 years. They do excellent work and Bonnie is a pleasure to deal with
Adam Barker
Adam Barker
2018-03-16T20:11:01+0000
This is the best place in the country to get your 35mm film developed.
David J. Pittenger
David J. Pittenger
2017-08-21T18:14:09+0000
The equation is simple. Fast turnaround, fair prices, outstanding customer service. I have never felt the need to test around.read more
Victoria Balentine
Victoria Balentine
2017-05-04T18:47:16+0000
I say pricey, but these are accurate prices given the state of analog film industry, but WORTH EVERY PENNY! I won't trust my film with anyone else.read more
Robby Young
Robby Young
2017-04-14T23:16:50+0000
Absolutely lovely people. Turnaround is insanely fast, quality is always amazing.
Stephen Ciancioso
Stephen Ciancioso
2017-01-06T04:54:46+0000
Very high quality film lab! You really see a difference
Eddie Frie
Eddie Frie
2016-12-02T06:31:58+0000
They have a fantastic scanner giving these high-resolution negatives justice.
Juan Guerra
Juan Guerra
2016-10-10T00:52:23+0000
These people take great care of your film, and provide with top notch service; very recommended!
Tim McDonald
Tim McDonald
2016-08-29T01:00:20+0000
Jerry Parker
Jerry Parker
2015-10-14T22:11:58+0000
My first experience with NCPS and they are GREAT. I left my 4x5 chromes on Monday and they arrived in the mail on Wednesday. Really friendly people and wonderful processing. They are recommended by many serious pros and now I recommend them to all.read more
Liz Shute
Liz Shute
2015-10-06T13:51:57+0000
Matthew Landry
Matthew Landry
2015-06-02T14:19:16+0000
Colleen Wright
Colleen Wright
2015-05-19T15:38:49+0000
Joshua Cribbs
Joshua Cribbs
2015-03-06T02:59:10+0000
Grace Gray-Adams
Grace Gray-Adams
2014-11-12T23:45:56+0000
We always have a wonderful experience at NCPS.
John Kachelmeyer
John Kachelmeyer
2014-10-10T23:01:06+0000
Ken Rockwell
Ken Rockwell
2014-07-27T15:24:10+0000
Jeff Both
Jeff Both
2014-07-08T11:42:23+0000
Matthew Raehl
Matthew Raehl
2014-06-10T21:10:32+0000
Ruby Berry
Ruby Berry
2014-04-05T17:16:41+0000
Absolutely amazing - staff is super helpful and friendly, processing is perfection, and the turn-around time is insanely fast. Sent four rolls in on Tuesday, and am scanning them on Saturday. And I live all the way across the country. Thanks so much!read more
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Richard

Owner

Bonnie

General Manager

Scott

Film Processing Specialist

April

Film Scanning Specialist

Becky

Film Scanning Specialist

Jess

Graphic Design & Photo Retouch Specialist

Juancho

Lab Assistant

Esther

Administration & Processing

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