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Quicksilver Photo Lab
1417 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225, United States
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Review №1

Staff(owner?) very helpful and knowledgeable. Community minded in that they accept usable cameras and equipment to support the photography class they offer to high school students. Only place in town that developes film, even negatives that are 56 years old!

Ka
Review №2

This is a great source for your full service photo needs. They have equipment new and used for sale,picture restoration,enlargements,tools for the darkroom,albums and honestly if you cant find it,they may be able to get for you.The owners are great people and most accommodating for your needs.I had camera equipment that I consigned with them. The experience has been excellent, they have worked with me and made me feel comfortable with their ability to sell my equipment . Considering our relationship started the same time as Covid,with shut downs,social distancing and fear,its amazing what they accomplished.

St
Review №3

Great shop for all levels of photographic proficiency. Want a custom print? Need 35mm, 120 or 4x5 film developed? How about transferring film to digital? Quicksilver is the place for you.

DI
Review №4

Talked to Cate and She is awesome. Glad to say that Cate you are awesome. She went out of her way to help me out with tight schedule to print photo for US visa purpose. She was so pleasant to talk and guided me through their website. I really appreciate and will definitely recommend your business and service to friends and family. God Bless and keep up nice work you do. We do need good people and business like you in the world.

Pa
Review №5

Great folks to work with. They did an emergency transfer of the last picture of my mother, who passed away at age 38.

An
Review №6

Got an important project done for me in a short period of time and were very helpful.

Gr
Review №7

Took in a large number of very old slides - some over 50 years old - and they did a wonderful job of scanning them. Now I can look at them on my large screen TV.Thanks Quicksilver.

Br
Review №8

So friendly and nice. So excited!! They did what others said they couldnt 💕Thanks!!!

Jo
Review №9

Awesome Photo Lab, and its always great to support local! Staff are friendly and very helpful. They also carry a large amount of film and other camera stuff on hand.

Sa
Review №10

Been a customer of theirs for some time and UNFAILINGLY have gotten great service and excellent work. Ive never had a problem with equipment bought there; negatives are printed well even when the exposure is off, and digital files are done with attention to detail that I as a professional appreciate a great deal. Theyve had to make some tough decisions during COVID but took the time to explain what and why. Great people, great work!

th
Review №11

Would give 4.5 if possible. Their print quality, at least for 4x6, is much crisper and brighter than what youd get at a place like Costco (different process, same manufacturer). The online ordering is very easy to use, but you have to be careful with the presets; what you see is what you get, even the fake shadow on the edge of your photo.

Sa
Review №12

I went to try to get a passport photo—it said on the website “no appointment necessary” when I went in I asked for one and they were extremely rude and condescending saying “she’s wrong, it does not say that anywhere on our website, we’re fully booked today.” I tried to show her where it said it on the website simply to let them know! but I was met with such rude service for no reason. I would’ve been happy to make an appointment but the way they spoke to me lost my business.

Li
Review №13

Go here for passport photos (esp digital ones) dont waste your time elsewhere. Went to three different shops in town looking for a digital (yes they exist) passport photo for an EU passport. The reason being is my countrys foreign affairs department is closed physically due to covid, so theyre requiring a photo upload of passport photos.Every shop I went to was bemused by the technological adjective I added and pretty much told me they would be impossible and one shop tried to argue its existence with me. I called quicksilver and they instantly booked me a time and got it done within 10 minutes. Never trusting another photo lab outside of quicksilver in this city again. You guys have my business!

As
Review №14

Great film selection and knowledgeable, professional staff.

Bo
Review №15

Quicksilver is a gem in our community. How lucky are we in Bellingham to have a first-rate store and on-line service that offers both high-quality printing and photographic products?! So grateful that Cate Reed took over the organization to keep it going. Highly recommended.

Li
Review №16

I get a lot of copy art (for prints to be made from my paintings) done here. They do a wonderful job and are responsive to any corrections needed.

Je
Review №17

Ordered prints and paid online. I walked in and was out within 20 seconds as they had my order ready so fast. The workers were really nice and the prints came out beautifully. Definitely my new go-to print shop.

Yo
Review №18

Flawless attention to detail! Beautiful work & attention to particular needs!Im never going anywhere else again, Thank you all so much, their teamwork is for their customers! Awesome!

Ge
Review №19

They did a great job on the photos we had copies made from. We would recommend Quicksilver to anyone looking at getting copies made

Ha
Review №20

Very nice staff! recommend!!

Ca
Review №21

Very good, very quick, and very professional. Ive had several prints made up there, including two photo printed on canvas. Quality work. and Cate, the owner, is friendly and professional. Not just a photo lab, they offer various events like the Pint N Pics walks and the Scrapbook club. And very easy to work with online as well.

Je
Review №22

I was in a rush to get a passport photo and my toddler was not wanting to take any photos-they were so great at making her feel better. We had a bad photo from another store and they were able to touch it up and make it passable for the passport! The people who work there are wonderful & caring!

Jo
Review №23

I have used Quicksilver many times over the last few years.From film processing, large photo prints, passport photos.Always excellent.My most recent visit was awesome.My order wasnt quite ready and the staff got it done despite being busy near the end of day.

K
Review №24

Guicksilver is your one-stop-shop. Friendly staff. Clean and orderly.

Sa
Review №25

Best place in the world for Canadian passport photos. Little expensive (20.60 after tax) but pictures were clear, and the service was quick and easy. They know everything about the Canadian passport photo requirements and assure that the measurements are correct. They even show you the photo of you before they process it. A delightful little place. Thank you so much!

Be
Review №26

Friendly place for camera and photo processing needs. Staff were helpful in troubleshooting an issue with an older digital camera & SD card, recommended where to find replacement even though they didnt have in stock.Cool selection of new, used, and vintage photo equipment and accessories!

Mu
Review №27

Helpful, expert services.

Be
Review №28

Absolutely Amazing Service!! Excellent safety protocols!!

Jo
Review №29

Thanks to the amazing employees for excellent service! They developed some negatives for me that were over 50 years old. I ended up getting some priceless photos that my dad took when he was young. Jen, thank you and your co workers for being so awesome!

Sa
Review №30

This is your one-stop-shop for all things photography related in Bellingham. Please note it has a new location, despite the fact that their business name is still painted on the side of the building on their old location. They are so friendly about answering questions and giving you resources!

Ja
Review №31

So happy to have finally found the new location! This is my favorite place to pick up film and the new spot is looking sharp. Cant wait to see how this shop grows in the future.

Ga
Review №32

Always great service

Jo
Review №33

Really friendly people! Went here to get my rolls developed and they were very kind and efficient, even over the holiday season.

La
Review №34

Oh my goodness! This place rocks. My husband is an amazing photographer, and we’ve paid premium prices to have the best online labs process his photos. We have found Quicksilver was able to deliver even higher quality compared to anything online and they are local. The staff is helpful and really care about your photos. My husband was easily able to communicate his vision for the end product, and they made it happen. If you care about professional quality photo processing, you won’t find better than Quicksilver.

Ja
Review №35

Horrible customer service photo for canadian passport got rejectedi asked owner she was rudei do not recommend

Na
Review №36

Great shop. Used and new gear. Filmheads will love this place.

Ga
Review №37

Very friendly. Quick service, better than mailing across the country. Support local business. 😉

St
Review №38

Great location. Has the old school photo shop vibe. Selection of used film/digital cameras as well as some developing supplies. Main emphasis send to be photo finishing. You want a great custom print? Quicksilver is the place for you.

Sc
Review №39

Appreciate that, when a a mistake was made, they immediately admitted the mistake and rectified it. We are all human and we all make mistakes. I will be back with more of my business. Thank you

Ch
Review №40

The best independent photo print shop around. Prints on all types of materials and all sizes. You do not save money printing online. See a real smiling place.

E
Review №41

Quicksilver is the real deal. Film scans and development have always been great and everyone is very helpful with questions and concerns. Customer service here is paramount - I couldnt be happier with their help on a number of issues. And their consignment case is always brimming with interesting equipment - both vintage and modern.

Sp
Review №42

Awesome film shop equipped with their own b and w film processing, film, filters caps and other accessories. As well as some cameras and lenses too. They are super friendly and really helpful. I will be going here as long as i am in need of anything film related. Also they do do color film as well as passpprt photos.

De
Review №43

I have found the staff to be more than helpful. They take all the time I require to teach me what I want to know. They are kind and graceful with my kids, who are just learning about photography. I recommend Quicksilver for printing photos, and small items for the camera bag.

Sy
Review №44

Unprofessional, and they promote false advertisement of quality service. I went for a photo restoration and it took them several months to finish it. In addition, when I arrived, my photo was not printed and I had to wait. Then I came home and I saw that they did not print out the paper material that I had requested AND it was not restored completely. The bottom of the photo was at the same condition. I came back once again just to tell me to come back AGAIN the next day. I put my foot down and said that they need to get it done in 15 minutes or I will be asking for my money back. Of course, they did. That will be the first and last I will bring my business to them. I DO NOT RECOMMEND QUICKSILVER PHOTO LAB to anybody. Its a waste of money, time, and I was not satisfied with the finish product at all.

ke
Review №45

Better rates than the chain stores, locally owned, excellent service.

Ar
Review №46

I almost went to Amazon for something I needed, but then I was like hey, Ill check my local camera place and they had what I needed! And everyone was really cool!

Jo
Review №47

What everyone hopes for when they shop locally. A well staffed, knowledgeable bunch of folks offering a wide range of services and products. Ive been shopping here for 5 years and have come to depend on them for their expertise and good natured ribbing at times. I recommend Quicksilver highly.

Ka
Review №48

Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Detail oriented, honest, reasonably priced and fast.

Br
Review №49

My photo order was done perfectly. Staff were friendly and helpful. Will use them again.

Do
Review №50

Excellent small local photoshop. Many years in business but now in a new location. Digital experts but still do film as well. Very knowledgeable and helpful.

Ge
Review №51

Good photo shops are hard to find. I was visiting Bellingham I found this little Jewel. I picked up a couple items and Im happy as a clam

Br
Review №52

Very helpful staff and a great place to pick up necessary items for your camera bag. Consignment area changes regularly. Definitely worth a visit.

ry
Review №53

I just had passport photos done here and they were quick, cheap, and turned out fantastically.

Br
Review №54

Feels just like a mom and pop shop when you walk in. Offers developing and photo finishing services, as well as a selection of used cameras and lenses, all priced fairly well. Also offers a decent selection of accessories for photography. Prices overall are decent and competitive, especially the development costs - youd be hard pressed to find a mail-in place with similar prices.

Dw
Review №55

5 weeks ago I dropped my best lens off at Quicksilver here in Bellingham for a repair. After several attempts trying to get it back, they finally admitted it was lost. Now it is found, returned, and not fixed. These guys are great when it comes to buying stuff they have in their store, but do not go there for services. Cost me $20 to get my still broken lens back.

Ta
Review №56

Very knowledgeable and helpful. Definitely will refer friends. Helped me figure out a broken camera. Closest camera repair shop is in Everett I hear.

Ge
Review №57

The staff at Quicksilver is TOPS. I am mostly old-school photography, growing up in the darkroom of my professional photographer dad, who also taught the next generation of photographers... these guys are of that generation - the last chemical photography generation. But they not only understand it to its foundations, they also are state-of-the-art in the digital world too. The internet cant hold a candle to the staffs collective knowledge and KNOW-HOW in the world of photography, and I know of no other in-person shop as competent. I have yet to bring them a problem they couldnt completely penetrate and master. Their presence in town is worth its weight in silver bromide many times over!!!

Co
Review №58

Cleaned my sensor in a timely Manor. Highly recommend them

Ty
Review №59

Stopped in from out of town. Spoke with Michael to get some tips. Great to talk with and got excellent recommendations!

Su
Review №60

Very cool place.. Very authentic and original. Glad these places are still around!

Ro
Review №61

Good service. Great staff.

Al
Review №62

Very helpful and knowledgeable staff, and I got some great new and used equipment from them.

Je
Review №63

Went to get my pics for canadian immigration and citizenship. Canada is very picky, these guys did a great job

Ph
Review №64

A bastion of photo service and now expanding! Love it.

Ab
Review №65

These folks are the best at what they do - from developing b&w film, to camera needs, to photo restoration and everything else in the photo category! Long-time locally owned and a pleasure to visit.

Br
Review №66

I went in for passport photos and after waiting some time, was eventually served by a gruff unsmiling bearded man. He took a terrible photo, (it looked like one taken in a morgue), the colors were gray and the back light was too low. I eventually had to go somewhere else to have decent photos taken. I would not go back to this establishment for any purpose.

Me
Review №67

They have the most delightful and helpful staff

Ma
Review №68

Quicksilver staff have provided us with courteous, professional service for years. They even went the extra mile to help us send in my sons Panasonic camera for warranty repairs and made multiple calls to the service center on our behalf.even though we didnt even buy it from QS.

He
Review №69

Wonderful store and helpful staff.

Ta
Review №70

These guys are seriously friendly and knowledgeable about cameras! Its always a treat to visit their store.

Ch
Review №71

Outstanding service and really good people.

Ri
Review №72

Always great service!

Ro
Review №73

Very friendly :)

Sh
Review №74

Stellar service. Prompt, friendly. Great value, quality.

Ra
Review №75

I have used the services of Quicksilver for many years. The staff has always been exceptionally knowledgeable, professional and helpful.

Br
Review №76

The staff were very friendly, helpful, and accommodating.

Ga
Review №77

Bad customer service. Very rude, condescending and deceitful people. Very few good products offered. Do not shop here!

Mi
Review №78

Good place for what you need.

Ni
Review №79

Amazing staff, highly knowledgeable, and super friendly.

St
Review №80

Attentive kind customer service

St
Review №81

I needed to have sensor clean and the took me in right away and had finish in couple of hours. Thanks.

Do
Review №82

Intetesting. Received a lot of help. Made a large purchase

Sc
Review №83

Dope place for photography of any kind.

Tr
Review №84

Michael is a wealth of knowledge and Quicksilver an asset!

An
Review №85

Expensive & take forever developing photos, but they do have a decent selection of camera gear

Jo
Review №86

Always courteous, friendly and on time!

Ja
Review №87

Nice place

Ja
Review №88

Best photography store in Bellingham

Ke
Review №89

Great service!

Se
Review №90

Only choice for photo prints

C.
Review №91

Legit

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91 Comments
4.7 Rating
  • Address:1417 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225, United States
  • Site:http://www.quicksilverphotolab.com/
  • Phone:+1 360-676-2725
Categories
  • Photo shop
  • Camera store
  • Passport photo processor
  • Photo lab
  • Photo restoration service
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–6PM
  • Thursday:11AM–4PM
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:10AM–6PM
  • Sunday:10AM–6PM
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Repair services:Yes
  • Service guarantee:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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