Expert: Martin Seymour - 8/6/2009

Question
QUESTION: I've been using 35mm fujifilm 200 color film and have it processed at the local walgreens. I'm sure there is a better place to have it developed. are there companies that you can send film in to get good prints and enlargements? also, I'm probably not using the best film either. can you recommend a photo processing company and a brand of film? I also have access to a darkroom at school and I know how to develop black and white stuff (I can do color if I buy my own chemicals ) so that's also an option

ANSWER: Hi Danial
Ok-- Fuji film is very good stick with it.As to processing not sure what country you are in ?
so cant recommend processor ! but frankly i would not try processing your own it can be done but i would recommend concentrating on the photographic side much more fun.

So you need another option have you tryed looking through photo magazines in your country back pages usually have a selection of processors etc  
If you are not satisfied with your currant results perhaps its in your technic ---exposure --shake--- filters that are not quite right?
can you describe some of the problems , or send a sample .
Martin

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QUESTION: I have on some of my photos, little chemical stainy things. I havent uploaded any photos with chemical stains on this site but if you want to see my photographs they are here http://doodledaniel.deviantart.com/gallery/ this doesnt have anything to do with the original question but can you tell me what you think of my photographs? I know some of the earlier ones arent very good

Answer
http://doodledaniel.deviantart.com/gallery/

Hi Again have had a look at your pics and iam impressed you have nothing to worry about you are on the right track.
You obviously have a eye for a picture . these are your best shots and do not show me the faults you mentioned so carry on .
Martin