Your film can travel.
Order online, pack your rolls securely and send them to our Berlin lab. We develop them with care, deliver your scans by email and help your negatives find their way home.
Attn: Emiliano Vittoriosi
Nazarethkirchstrasse 41
13347 Berlin
Germany
How mail-in development works
A clear six-step route from your home to our lab and back. Lab turnaround begins only when your film physically arrives in Berlin.
Order
Choose the correct development or development + scan service for every roll.
Label
Put your order number and any push, pull or scanning instructions on a separate note.
Pack
Protect rolls from moisture, crushing and movement inside a sturdy envelope or box.
Ship
Send to our Berlin address. A tracked service is strongly recommended.
Develop
Your lab turnaround starts after arrival. Order updates are sent by email.
Receive
Download your scans and receive, collect or temporarily store your negatives.
Pack your film in five clear steps
Use these photographs as a reference before closing your parcel. The goal is simple: make every roll identifiable, moisture-resistant and protected from impact.
Give every roll a safe journey
Film is small, but irreplaceable. A few minutes of careful packing helps protect it before it reaches our hands.
Put this inside
- Your Shopify order number, written clearly on a separate note.
- Your name and email address so we can match the parcel to the order.
- The number of rolls and the service ordered for each one.
- Clearly marked push/pull requests and any special scanning instructions.
- Film inside a resealable bag or protective container, cushioned against movement.
- A sturdy padded envelope or box, sealed securely on every edge.
Avoid these
- Loose rolls in a thin paper envelope.
- Tape or labels directly on film, cassettes or exposed backing paper.
- Cash or handwritten payment details.
- Packages requiring collection from a parcel locker or pickup point.
- Unprotected sheet film outside a light-safe holder or box.
One parcel, the right process
Not sure which service your film needs? Follow the process printed on the cassette or box, then choose the matching service below.
Current lab estimates
These estimates begin when the parcel reaches the lab, not when you place the order or hand it to the carrier.
| Process | Estimated lab turnaround | After dispatch |
|---|---|---|
| C-41 colour | 3–5 business days | Germany: typically 1–7 business days EU: typically 3–10 business days International: typically 5–20 business days |
| Black & white | 3–5 business days | |
| ECN-2 cinema | 3–5 business days | |
| E-6 slide | 7–10 business days | Carrier and customs dependent |
| Scala B&W reversal | 2–3 weeks | Carrier and customs dependent |
Estimates can vary with workload, special instructions and customs. Tracking is emailed after dispatch when available.
Choose what happens to your negatives
Return availability and cost depend on destination and the method offered at checkout. Your checkout selection is the final reference.
Return by post
Select an available return-shipping option during checkout. Tracking is provided when supported by the selected method.
Read shipping policy →Collect in Berlin
Pick up your developed negatives from our Wedding studio during opening hours. Bring your order details.
View studio details →Need more time?
Negatives are normally stored for two months after completion. Extend storage before that window closes.
Extend negative storage →Questions, answered
Everything essential for sending film from elsewhere in Germany, the EU or further abroad.
Can I send film from outside Germany?
Yes, from the EU and selected international destinations. Check your carrier’s rules and include any required customs declaration. Duties, taxes and customs fees remain the sender’s responsibility.
When does the turnaround time begin?
When your film physically arrives at the lab. Transit time to Berlin is separate from the processing estimate.
Should I use tracked shipping?
Yes. We strongly recommend tracking because the sender is responsible for the parcel until it reaches the lab.
Can I combine different processes?
Yes. Order the matching service for every roll and label each roll clearly so C-41, B&W, ECN-2, E-6 and Scala instructions cannot be confused.
How will I receive my scans?
Scans are delivered digitally by email/download link. Download and back them up promptly after delivery.
How long do you keep negatives?
Developed negatives are stored for two months after completion. After that period, uncollected negatives may be permanently disposed of unless storage is extended.
How do I request push or pull processing?
Add the instruction to the order and mark the corresponding roll clearly. If you are unsure whether your process supports it, contact us before shipping.
How do I ask about my order?
Use your order number and email info@photostudioberlin.com. Order updates are sent automatically by email; please do not use Instagram or personal messages for order support.
Post it. We’ll handle the chemistry.
Choose your development service, place the order, add the order number to the parcel and send your film to Berlin.
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