Film Developing & Scanning in Metairie, LA | Lakeside Photoworks

Lakeside Photoworks is a photo lab in Metairie, Louisiana (New Orleans metro) offering professional photo printing and scanning since 1972. We offer film development and scanning services with a three week lead time. Visit us at 3508 21st St, Metairie, LA 70002 or call (504) 885-8660.

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Hand holding a small camera with city lights blurred in the background
Green film strip curling on a white background

FILM DEVELOPING IN METAIRIE, LA


Our film developing services have a 3 week turnaround time

Digital files are delivered via Dropbox or Airdrop directly to your phone

You receive your negatives back!

Want to add 4x6 prints? They are an extra  +$0.75 per frame. We recommend viewing the scans before ordering!


Drop off your film in-store Monday to Friday 9:30am—5:30pm

3508 21st Street, Metairie, LA 70002


Drop off 3+ rolls at one time and receive a $5/roll discount

You can't make a good print

without a good scan.

35mm Negative Scanning (Already Developed Strips)

5 Business Days




  • $1.50 per frame, strips of 2-6 frames only (no single cut frames)
  • Film must be in good condition, no curling or torn sprocket holes
  • Scanned at 2400 dpi
  • Included file delivery via dropbox link, add $15 for USB

Scanning Individual Negatives / Sizes other than 35mm / Mounted Slides

5 Business Days

3 weeks for bulk scanning

Qty Price each
1 to 5 $5.00 each
6+ $3.00 each
80+ $1.50 each

FILM SCANNING

35mm Negative Scanning (Strips)

5 business days


  • $1.50 per frame
  • Strips of 2-6 frames only (No single cut frames)
  • Film must be in good condition, no curling or torn sprocket holes
  • Scanned at 2400 dpi
  • Included file delivery via dropbox link, add $15 for USB


35mm Negative Scanning (Already Developed Strips)

5 business days


  • $1.50 per frame, strips of 2-6 frames only (no single cut frames)
  • Film must be in good condition, no curling or torn sprocket holes
  • Scanned at 2400 dpi
  • Included file delivery via dropbox link, add $15 for USB


Individual Negatives / Sizes other than 35mm / Mounted Slides

5 business days

3 weeks for bulk scanning

Qty Price each
1 to 5 $5.00 each
6+ $3.00 each
80+ $1.50 each

Film Developing FAQs

How long does it take to process film?
Do you develop film in house?
Why should I bring my film to you if you don't process in the store?
What size are your scans?
Can you process disposable cameras?
Can you process medium format film?
My film came out blank. Do I still have to pay for it?
Can I order prints?
It's my first time using this camera. Can you help me get my film out of the camera?
Do I get a discount for bringing in a lot of film at once?