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Speedy Photo is a family run and operated complete service photo lab that has been servicing the Spanaway & Tacoma community since 1983. We were the 1st to supply on-site photo processing in the area, and we continue to innovate by constantly adapting to market requirements.
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Speedy Photo is a family owned and operated full service photo lab that has been serving the Spanaway & Tacoma community since 1983. We were the first to provide on-site photo processing in the area, and we continue to innovate by constantly adapting to market needs. At Speedy Photo we are committed to providing the highest quality and latest technology to professional and serious amateur photographers, both in traditional film and digital image processing.We correct color and brightness on every photo that comes through our lab, providing you with the best possible quality regardless of lighting conditions or color variances.
If traditional film is your preference, Speedy Photo is the place to go in Tacoma, WA. We have a wealth of experience with nearly all film types, and we do it right, every time. Whether you have some old film rolls left over from years gone by that just never got developed, or you're a photographer looking for a serious Photo Lab, Speedy Photo takes the time and care to give you prints of unmatched quality. We offer full range of film process including C41 color, Black and White, E-6 slid film processing services with scanning and printing options.
We can direct print from negatives and slides in house with quick turnaround. Each original negative and slide is carefully air dust removed and color corrected to ensure the best result. True photographs printed on SILVER HALIDE PAPER using Fujicolor Crystal archive paper. Your choice of Border/Borderless and Glossy, or Matte for the same price.
All scans are done at 300* or 600** dpi at the original print size and saved as JPEG files. Photos must be loose and unmounted, not in photo albums, not torn or bent, no glue, staples, or post-it notes, and not smaller than wallet sizeof 2 by 3 inches or larger than 5"x 7". Photos should be put in order by size and set in an upward direction as we do not rotate any images. Although we can not guarantee it, we will make every effort to insure that all images are scanned in order and correctly oriented.
If you need to print documents or handouts, Speedy ePhoto can help you out! Our store offers full copy center services for color laser prints, black and white prints, photocopying as well as binding and finishing.
Reviews (29)
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Marissa Stewart
May 25, 2022
In all of my experiences and ones from friends they have always done amazing jobs with their film! As the name implies, they are very speedy and are quick to notify you when it's done. They have the most reasonable prices for developing which is one of the things that makes me keep coming back. Rolls have never come out damaged or blank, and are top-notch.

I've never had my film scanned by them as I do it myself, but I've heard good things about that as well. They go above and beyond by helping me trouble shoot some of my small camera issues and inexperience. They have always been kind and friendly. By far the best place to send in or bring in your film! I will support this small local business always.
Jennifer L.
May 24, 2022
I just jumped on the film bandwagon and got my first film camera not too long ago, but made the mistake of not buying film online before heading off on vacation so last week i was running around all over town trying to find film and Speedy One Hour Photo saved me! they only had fujifilm left but i'm just so grateful they had some film in stock! i just got back from vacation and dropped off my film and i'm so excited to see how my photo turns out. the couple who works here are incredible and so kind and knowledgeable! i'm happy to have found my go to place for my photos!
Sabrina L.
May 18, 2022
Great customer service at a fair price and you can't beat the quick turnaround time. Got my digital photos in less than two hours. Will be my permanent go-to spot even though it's a 30-minute drive away from my place.
Emily Repass
Apr 25, 2022
I went here for the first time today and they were amazing! Got my film super fast and I messed up when I was ordering but they were very nice and finished the rest of my order very quick. I recommend for anyone in film to use their services!
Jasmine Vinoya
Apr 15, 2022
The owners were super friendly, got my film developed so fast. They are able to scan and email your photos or scan to USB whichever one is more convenient, they also had such a great selection of film and services. Would come back down here again
Lorax
Apr 05, 2022
Hands down the best photo shop in Washington state, perhaps in the country. The couple who runs this place is so sweet and accommodating, their turnaround time is SO fast, with really quality work. Give them all your money.
Alex Kim
Mar 25, 2022
Speedy One Hour has never let me down. The two owners do a great job with the film and getting all the development done in less than a day. The inside is cozy and welcoming to everyone. Anyone interested in getting their film developed should make the drive out here. Its always worth it!
G. Swenson
Mar 14, 2022
Support local businesses! The owners are so friendly and helpful. They make sure you understand what services are offered. The prices are reasonable for 35mm developing and small prints. They do a great job of scanning negatives.
Micah Gould
Feb 09, 2022
Fantastic film roll to digital processing! Thank you for reviving family photos from decades ago everyone forgot. Absolute fast and professional development!
Gina P.
Jan 30, 2022
Never going to CVS to get film developed ever again! Such great customer service and the quality of the digital scans are sooooo gooood! I came in very close to closing time but they still emailed me my scans after an hour or so. 1000% times better than CVS or Walgreens! Price is comparable with them too! Actually was cheaper developing these at speedy's (although I didn't get any prints but that's okay because I really just want the digitals). CVS also takes much much longer to get my photos back (typically 2-3 weeks). Will be developing all my film here from now on
Shay Berg
Jan 27, 2022
I 1000% recommend this place. The owners are so amazing. I ordered a 20x24 canvas with a photo of my boyfriend & his dad who passed away last March & it turned out beautiful. They even had it done a day early for me, I will definitely be back & if you're reading reviews debating on going to this place as I was, do it, you won't regret it!
Jimmy B.
Jan 23, 2022
Place was cute. Run by an Asian couple. They were so fast! a small business I will forever supporttt
Joseph Punsalan
Dec 28, 2021
They are very friendly and their services are extremely fast especially during the holidays! I took my film for development to those general stores (rite aid/Walgreens) and it took 2+ weeks to get done! This place gets it done in literally less than an hour. I live about 30 minutes away and it is well worth my time. I will certainly be recommending this place to many of my friends.
Margaret Lobo
Nov 24, 2021
I had 6 rolls of film for about 15 years that I developed here. Great service and great turnaround time (rolls were developed and scanned within two hours and ready for pickup right after). Highly recommend. They also have disposable cameras and film refills of all kinds. Great mom and pop shop to go to.
Damon Smith
Sep 20, 2021
These guys are great! I shipped my film from FL and once it got there, they developed, scanned and sent me my photos that same day! They even called to make sure they had the correct information before sending. Will definitely be using their services again.
Bailey L.
Aug 22, 2021
Super friendly owners, plus they are experts of what they do. The quality of the scans I get back are great, and they are always so fast! It never fails to amaze me! Would highly recommend any photographer that uses film to go here, plus they have many other services!
Camille D.
Apr 16, 2021
I'm so glad we still have a local spot that develops film vs having to send it out and waiting a week. They really are speedy, and will email you your photos in 1-2 hrs. They're quick, knowledgeable and really nice! Please continue to support small businesses like this.
Sharyn K.
Mar 28, 2021
ORDERED: got about 6 rolls of film developed here and they got it developed and scanned within 1.5 hrs. They were so quick and happily surprised to see those scans later in my emails. I went back later to pick up my negatives and they refunded me 2 scan prices because 2 of the rolls were empty. PRICE: $$ a little on the pricey side but definitely worth it due to the fast time ATMOSPHERE: homey with lots of service set up.

There was an area for frames or digitizing photos, etc. They also had a small collection of cameras and film for sale. SERVICE: Very friendly and attentive. Made me feel taken care of. I would love to be an old couple like them just vibin in their shop
Chuck B.
Dec 24, 2020
Fast and accurate reproduction from 1947 negative. I highly recommend based on my limited experience with Speedy.
Mr. U.
Jun 10, 2020
Excellent place to get your film developed, Cheap prices and super fast delivery time!
Savanna H.
Mar 04, 2020
I needed my disposable camera film developed and Speedy One Hour Photo was able to do it in two hours. Unlike other places in the area that ships off your film and takes a 3-5 day process. I only paid $16 which is a great price considering I didn't have to wait long. My pictures came out great and I am very satisfied with the service I was given.
Steven W.
Jan 01, 2020
I needed a passport photo. Friendly service over the telephone and in person. I had my photo taken, paid, and out the door in about 20 minutes.
Matt N.
Aug 14, 2019
The guy is a master at his craft. you will not find any photographer or studio like this they are the only photographers and photo studio in WA state that get details on any photo you want perfectly. I'm talking about portraits, passports, grad photos. They are the only studio that do perfect sizes. Most studios even in Seattle are like we can only do this size. This one has done many great passport and job photos for me in the past perfectly. I cannot reccomend them enough they are good people, and great business
Bekki F.
Sep 29, 2018
Such a wonderful couple the store was immaculate they were kind friendly fast and efficient I highly recommend them
Steve S.
Nov 22, 2017
Our experience with Speedy was one of friendly service, quality work, and timely completion. Our family and friends had suffered the grievous loss of a resident in the Seattle/Tacoma area and presented us with the challenge of coordinating a memorial service from out of state. We had only days to fly in, sort through eight decades of family photos and digitize nearly 200 irreplaceable 35mm slides.

We called Speedy ahead of time to confirm that they could meet our needs. We wanted a nearby lab that would not be shipping the work out and increase the risk of losing the irreplaceable originals. Speedy was established, had the equipment on site, and had good reviews. Speedy was ready, as promised, when arrived, and completed the work with ample time to prepare the images for the memorial service.

They also printed several high quality enlargements for us as well. Their quality work not only became a cornerstone of the memorial service, it also enabled us to share the digital images with family across the country. The experience was made even more pleasant by the friendly and engaging conversation with both of the owners.
Suzanne M.
Aug 28, 2017
Over the past four years, Dave and I bought antique oval frames with convex glass at auction so we could do a "project" in our Old West bedroom. We'd been driving by Speedy Photo a half dozen times a week and I finally looked up the website. I was impressed with how many different services were offered. We pulled out our oval frames to measure and make sure they'd "fit" on the wall over the bed.

We had only jpegs for two of the photos but did have originals for the other two. Every week for a month, we'd take an original photo (or email a jpeg) and the existing cardboard backing for whichever frame we were working with to Joe. He'd measure the cardboard to let us know the price. Price was very reasonable (Dave thought it would be twice as much and Dave is cheap!) Over the next two or three days, Dave would paint the frame and I would clean the glass.

The enlarged photo as a rectangle was always ready within two or three days. When we got home, we laid the glass over the photo, making sure all important parts were under the glass. We drew around the glass and then cut the oval. From left to right: my parents on their wedding day, my senior photo, Dave's senior photo, and Dave's parents on their wedding day.

The empty frame is for a current photo of Dave and me.we're thinking "Cowboy & Dance Hall Girl." That'll work; we're 71! P.S. Dave's Mom is the only parent still living. We had Joe make a second photo of her wedding day (about half price for printing the same photo) and framed it in another oval frame/convex glass). We brought it to her at her retirement home and she loved it! She had Dave hang it so she could see it during the day. http://imgur.com/GyXwNN1
Joel B.
Aug 25, 2017
This place is so great. I've begun taking photographs with film again, so I wanted to find somewhere close that would develop and scan each roll without butchering it. The owner was knowledgeable and friendly. They were able to finish developing and scanning high res images for one roll in less than two hours. Highly recommended!
Christopher D.
Dec 09, 2015
Disclaimer: I do not know much about photography. I needed some passport photos last minute and this store came up. Joe was very quick and helpful and had the photos ready within 10 minutes. I noticed that the store had plenty of old school cameras and camera equipment for sale. Apparently, they also provide many photo services aside from the usual film development and picture taking. The store also provides signage services, video transfers, and other various creative ways to utilize photos. Thanks, Joe! You really saved me!
Emily O.
May 28, 2015
I had my passport photo taken here today and was very impressed by the owners of this shop. They were super speedy and efficient-- I was in and out within 5 minutes total. They were very kind and I never doubted they knew what they were doing. The shop has a great variety of unusual picture frames as well as what looked like a wide range of customizable photo services such as calendars, coffee mugs, holiday cards, even t-shirts and puzzles made with the customers own image! Very cool! I will definitely be back for that! Overall fantastic experience!