Eco/experimental film processing is harm reduction.
In the age of late-stage capitalism and escalating climate catastrophe, KZOO FILM PHOTO LAB is a small-batch, eco/experimental film lab specializing in the use of caffenol and plant-based film developers. I only process black and white film (for color processing, visit Pink Folder Film House)
Thank you for considering eco/experimental film processing! The Earth sends gratitude.
HOW TO DEVELOP FILM BY MAIL
- Read the disclaimer.
- Make sure that I am able to process your film by looking at this spreadsheet.
- Complete this online form and mail your film to:
KZOO FILM PHOTO LAB
PO BOX 153
NAZARETH, MI 49074 - Email tracking information to lab@kzoofilmphoto.com and let me know that your film is on the way.
- Submit payment. I will make a payment request to you via venmo, cashapp, or paypall—you may also mail a check/money order, or pay cash if you are local. I do not accept credit/debit card payments. Payment is due prior to film processing.
RATES
DEVELOPING:
- 135 (35mm), 126, 120, 220, 620, 127, 110 – $18 per roll
- 4×5 inch sheet film – $18 per sheet
- All other sizes – please inquire at labs@kzoofilmphoto.com
- Push/pull – $3 per roll
SCANNING: all images are scanned at 1200 dpi in .jpg format and shared back via a secure link.
- All rolls – $10 per roll
- Upgrade to .tiff for an additional $5 per roll.
- I cannot scan sheet film or film rolls wider than 120/220.
PROCESSING SCHEDULE/GOALS (as of August 2024)
- Mail pick-up every Friday—processing begins. Yay!
- Scans uploaded and negs shipped within 5 business days of receipt.
- I am just one human being with a full time job and other responsibilities.
- Plus, I have type 1 diabetes and some mental health stuff going on!
- At times, I take a break from processing to go camping or whatever. If I am on a break, or otherwise cannot process film, I will post that at the top of this page.
- Thank you for your patience.
MAIL ORDERS TO:
KZOO FILM PHOTO LAB
PO BOX 153
NAZARETH, MI 49074
Make sure that I am able to process your film by looking at this spreadsheet
If your film stock is not listed or is listed as “NS” (meaning “not supported”) please email lab@kzoofilmphoto.com and ask for a status update for that type of film. I am adding supported film stocks all the time and will do custom/experimental orders at a discounted rate.
DISCLAIMER
Film developing in this fashion is experimental and although good results are likely, they are not guaranteed. For best results, start with properly exposed film. Send me your film at your own risk. I do not offer refunds.
Questions? Email me at lab@kzoofilmphoto.com.
LATEST POSTS
- source:water vol. 01/ KZOO FILM PHOTO Issue 10
Hey folks, thanks for your patience with the delay in getting this issue out 🙂 the wait is over! If you’re a subscriber, you’ll be receiving your copy in the mail soon (they shipped out today). If you’re not a subscriber, you can subscribe here. ORDER YOUR COPY NOW KZOO FILM PHOTO ISSUE 10, source:water… Read more: source:water vol. 01/ KZOO FILM PHOTO Issue 10 - “BEST DOCUMENTARY” AWARD and TATTOOS
I just wanted to send a quick note to let y’all know that CYANOTYPE won “best doc” at Wolf Tree Film Festival over this past weekend. If you haven’t seen it, check it out here and SHARE WIDELY. I also got my knuckles tattooed: ..i., - Concerning Saying Goodbye, p2.
When I left my previous job at Pretty Lake in 2024, I spent time at the Pond , exposed three rolls of film, and developed them on site using the pond water. The idea of processing photos in this way had come to me a couple of years ago and I now consider these images… Read more: Concerning Saying Goodbye, p2. - NEW ZINE!!! NOV. IS DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH// ORDER NOW!
Hey friends, I have a new zine out for Diabetes Awareness Month. If you do nothing else this month in recognition of it, please buy yourself a copy, and a copy for a friend while you’re at it. (If you’re a zine subscriber, you’ll be getting it in the mail relatively soon). Your support would… Read more: NEW ZINE!!! NOV. IS DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH// ORDER NOW! - KZOO ZINE FEST/ SAT 10/11/2025/ 12-5 PM
If you’re in the area, come through Kzoo Zine Fest: Oct 11, 2025/ 12-5 PM/ Dormouse Theatre/ 1036 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001/ Masks required/ provided. - Black Walnut Film Developer
I received an email last month from someone inquiring about developing film using black walnuts, saying that all they could find online was this post of mine. Below is the information that I emailed back, roughly edited. - vials, developed in insulin
•camera: pinsta go •paper: ilford direct positive •developer: insulin dev. •scanner: epson v600 (no post) vials/// insulin developer/ 4×5 direct positive paper/ pinhole I used 20ml of insulin to develop this photo. 20 ml of insulin is the equivalent of 2 vials, and the amount of insulin that I need to stay alive for 30… Read more: vials, developed in insulin - Kzoo Night Market/ New Riso Prints/ HOT PINK!!
Oops! Late notice! I’ll be vending at the Kalamazoo Night Market tonight with some new riso prints (below). I’ll also have some of these riso prints with me. I’m super grateful for ARK for the opportunity! 🙂 I will also have darkroom prints for sale for the first time! And zines! The market runs from… Read more: Kzoo Night Market/ New Riso Prints/ HOT PINK!! - Silver Creek Pathway on DIY Redscale
•camera: pentax k1000 •film stock: fujifilm superia 400 (flipped) •developed and scanned: pink folder film house These photos were made with DIY redscale film made from Fuji Superia 400 film stock. It is made by unrolling a cassette of the film in a darkroom (or bag), cutting it off of the spool, then flipping the film… Read more: Silver Creek Pathway on DIY Redscale - OPEN SEASON ON MF DIABETIC TEST STRIP SIGNS!!! ..i.,
•cameras: kodak disposable, kodak m35 reusable •film stock: kodak 800, fujifilm superia 400 •developed and scanned: pink folder film house To the best of my knowledge, I’ve removed every diabetic test strip sign that popped up in Kalamazoo this year. Fuck those signs! Here are some highlights of my work. That, and my good friend… Read more: OPEN SEASON ON MF DIABETIC TEST STRIP SIGNS!!! ..i.,