How do I go about finding a photo lab, I’ve lost the one I had. From that lab I could often get exhibition prints within a day. Recently they consolidated their facilities in other states and now they are not able to deliver prints for 7-10 days - if I’m lucky. With several upcoming exhibitions I needed to find a reliable, high quality, affordable lab to get large archival pigment prints in a reasonable time frame.
While doing an internet search I came across Nations Photo Lab, located in Hunt Valley, Maryland. As a test, I ordered three prints. Since I am living in Las Cruces, New Mexico, I was a bit concerned about their ability to get the images printed and sent back to me quickly.
I am happy (very happy) to report that my test went well. I uploaded three 16” x 20” inch images on Sunday afternoon and on Wednesday they began their almost 2000 mile trip across the country. I received them on Saturday afternoon in a flat, well protected box.
Excitedly I opened the flat box and found the prints were protected against dents and dings by sandwiching them between two more layers of corrugated cardboard. Inside these layers of cardboard was a clear envelope containing the photographs. When I opened the envelope and spread the photographs out, I was floored!
They were BEAUTIFUL!
Nations Photo Lab only prints from digital files, they do not print from, or process negatives. They have a variety of sizes at reasonable cost, and as I indicated before, they have quick turnaround.
I was so impressed by the quality, response, and price that I immediately uploaded 15 more images to print for my next exhibition in April of 2020.
I am looking forward to getting these images back next week.
Nations Photo Lab
1130 Pepper Road
Hunt Valley , MD 21031
PH: 888-507-5755