Current Lab Status

Updated 7-16-2025 
This status will be updated as the
situation dictates.

The Darkroom is fully open and operational. 

During the peak summer season, production and processing times may be slightly extended. Orders typically begin production within 1–3 days. Please note that most incoming mail is received on specific days of the week, which can cause slight delays in order entry before processing begins in the lab.

Temporary Service Advisories:

We want to keep you in the loop about some temporary changes happening at The Darkroom.

We truly appreciate your patience as we navigate the high demand for film processing and ongoing supply chain issues with Kodak, Fujifilm, and Ilford. We’re working hard to make things run smoothly for everyone.  Product availability has significantly improved over the past several months.

We now support local drop off at our San Clemente, CA lab.  Here is how to use it.

Thank you so much for being part of The Darkroom community and keeping us busy! We love to see the widespread love for film continue to grow and thrive.

The Darkroom Team