LAB WEST FILM

Whilst we have been processing E-6 /Slide film in-house for the last 6 months, we have neglected to spread the word! Every 2-3 weeks we develop a batch of E-6 films for all our slide shooters out there. We love seeing the positive results coming out of the tanks. Swing past the lab during our opening hours to drop off your rolls, or order online and place in our 24/7 dropbox or mail to our PO Box.

What is E-6?

E-6/Slide is a type of colour reversal film that is designed to produce slides (also known as transparencies or positives) which can be projected or viewed directly. It involves a different chemical process with a few more steps for the lab. Kodak Ektachrome (E100) and Fuji Velvia are commonly available slide films.

Why shoot E-6?

E-6/Slide film is known for its rich colours and high contrast. It offers a unique and distinctive look that cannot be easily replicated.

We are one of few Australian labs offering this service, and our modern scanning workflow delivers high quality files with greater dynamic range. Take advantage of our unique TIFF option for ultimate creative control. 🪄🎞

🏞 All images from the Lab West Archive

To all our lovely clients … with the impending addition to our Lab West family, we wanted to let you know our turnaround time may be a little longer than usual.

From today (until mid December) it may take up to two weeks to deliver your beautiful images. Hopefully we won’t need quite so long, but we wanted to flag a possible delay.

Our doors will still be open Tues, Thurs and Sat and our team will continue to process film, just at a slower pace with less hands on deck for the moment.

If you need your film urgently, please reach out and we will do our best to prioritise.

Thanks for your continued support during this exciting time. We can’t wait to introduce our little lab baby soon 🥰

Springtime slides from our growing archive. Over the years we’ve gathered hundreds of intriguing slides and negatives from op-shops, swap-meets and private collections.

Scanned, restored and printed here at the lab on beautiful Ilford Galerie Gold Fibre Gloss (310gsm). A small selection currently on our walls to celebrate the springtime spirit. 💚🌼🧡

Yes, we can scan your slides too! New or old, cut or mounted, we’ve got you covered.

We also work with an E6 developing partner to offer a full develop / scan / print option for your slide films. Pop in and chat to our team, or send us an email.

Calling all photographers from all backgrounds age groups and levels in photography! We are pleased to present P*P’s newest initiative;

LOOK CLOSER: PHOTO PROJECT

Join us in initiating positive change towards our surrounding environment whilst making art. Then have your work shown in a public exhibition in August this year!

As a response to 'And Yet it Moves' by TRES at P*P, Perth audiences are invited to get trashy with us by hitting the streets of Perth in the search for discarded objects most of us call trash.

To take part, visit one of our project partners (see map) and ask for your Look Closer Trash Kit. Follow instructions in the kit, and upload your photograph(s) by 24th of July, 2022.
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Participation to this project is free and open to people from all ages, backgrounds, and levels in photography. This project has been supported by the City of Perth, and the following businesses: