Business Details
High-Quality Digital Printing & Photo Services in Surrey
At Shades Photographic we specialise in high-quality digital photographic and printing services with meticulous attention to detail. Our expertise spans fine art reproduction, canvas printing, poster production, and business printing solutions using advanced equipment like the Epson P7800 and Noritsu D701 dry minilab. We offer comprehensive services including film processing for 120 and 35mm formats, high-resolution scanning with Nikon Coolscan technology, and photo restoration for damaged prints. Our workflow incorporates RIP servers to ensure timely delivery while maintaining exceptional quality across all outputs. We provide custom retouching services to enhance images for printing and specialise in limited edition fine art reproductions on premium paper stocks. Our in-house canvas stretching service utilises 38mm stretcher bars with custom edge colouring options to meet specific client requirements.For commercial clients we deliver tailored printing solutions including promotional materials, brochures, and business stationery across diverse media formats. Our technical capabilities extend to large format printing up to A1 size with a 12-colour inkset for optimal colour accuracy. We maintain strict quality control throughout our production processes to guarantee consistent results that meet professional standards. Our team combines technical expertise with creative understanding to serve both individual artists and business clients. With decades of experience in photographic reproduction, we have established ourselves as specialists in precision printing applications.
Services
Digital Printing
Film Processing
Scanning Services
Large Format Printing
Photo Restoration
Design Service
Highlights and features
- We offer specialist fine art reproduction with limited edition printing capabilities
- Our in-house retouching service enhances images for professional presentation
- We utilise advanced Epson P7800 printers with 12-colour inkset technology
- Our canvas prints use premium silk canvas with custom stretching options
- We provide comprehensive film processing for both 35mm and 120 format films
Services
Digital Printing
Our digital printing service delivers high-quality photographic prints using advanced Epson technology. We handle fine art reproduction, business materials, and personal projects with precise colour matching. Our RIP server workflow ensures consistent quality across all print types including posters, canvases, and fine art papers.
Film Processing
Specialist film processing for 35mm and 120 format negatives using Noritsu D701 dry minilab technology. We provide package printing options and large format output for both monochrome and colour films. Our service includes scanning and digital file conversion for modern workflow integration.
Photo Restoration
Professional photo restoration service revives damaged or faded photographs using digital scanning and Photoshop techniques. We repair physical damage, enhance faded colours, and recreate missing elements while preserving original character. This service includes consultation for optimal restoration outcomes.
Large Format Printing
High-resolution A1 size printing using Epson P7800 printers with 12-colour inkset technology. Available on premium photo paper, fine art stocks, and silk canvas. Ideal for exhibition-quality artwork reproduction, architectural plans, and commercial displays requiring precise colour accuracy.
Design Service
Comprehensive design service for business clients creating promotional materials, brochures, and advertising media. Includes artwork reproduction, high-resolution copying, and Photoshop training. Tailored to produce print-ready files optimised for our production capabilities.
Questions
What printing options are available for artists?
We offer fine art paper printing, canvas prints with custom stretching, and limited edition reproductions using archival materials to maintain artwork integrity.
Can you handle large format business printing?
Yes, we produce A1 size posters, brochures, and promotional materials on various media types with fast turnaround times using professional Epson equipment.
Do you process both colour and black & white film?
Our Noritsu D701 minilab processes colour and monochrome 35mm and 120 format films with optional digital scanning services for all negatives.
What photo restoration services do you offer?
We digitally repair damaged photos, restore faded colours, and recreate missing elements using Photoshop while preserving original character and detail.
Can you print architectural or technical plans?
Yes, we handle CAD drawings, architectural plans, and technical schematics up to A1 size on appropriate media for accurate line reproduction.
Do you provide design assistance for printed materials?
Our design service creates print-ready files for business cards, brochures, and promotional materials with optional Photoshop training for clients.
Reviews (6)
David Faulkner
Oct 15, 2021
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I had been digitally repairing and editing some old family photos belonging to my wife. Needing a professional photo printer to print my work (which was to be a present for my wife and my sister-in-law) I found Michelle at Shades. I really can't speak too highly of her. From the first contact over the phone she was tremendously helpful and encouraging. She offered further advice when she had initially printed the photos. Then I collected them, and I was thrilled. I must do this more often!
Alec Brown
Sep 06, 2021
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Great service, always helpful and very thorough. Michelle is very skilled at both film and digital processing. Totally recommended.
Martin Tribe
Jan 19, 2021
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I visited Michelle yesterday after I had spoken to her, and asked if she did reprints of original photos. My Mother had recently passed and I had an old B&W that I wanted enlarged. Not only did Michelle enlarge my photo, she herself wasn't happy with how they come out and redid them again, and they looked like originals as well. Thank you Michelle, I will visit again. Your reputation certainly proceeds you.
Peter Sant
Nov 08, 2020
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First class, bespoke , fast, efficient, great value service . Would highly recommend this company. Michelle (the owner) was prepared to work over the weekend to meet our deadline. The quality of her work was excellent.
First class, bespoke , fast, efficient, great value service . Would highly recommend this company. Michelle (the owner) was prepared to work over the weekend to meet our deadline. The quality of her work was excellent.
Katie Hill
Oct 04, 2020
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I highly recommend Shades Photographic for their superb quality digital printing, processing and friendly and helpful service. They have provided me with excellent quality prints for exhibitions and sales for the past 18 years and I wouldn't go anywhere else.
Abi Haque
Aug 12, 2017
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Absolutely fantastic. Michelle has a fabulous eye for detail, gives honest feedback on what will look best, goes the extra mile to make photos perfect with touch ups and quality of printing is exceptional to boot. So very happy with all the prints I've ordered and wouldn't trust anyone else with my printing and framing needs. I'd recommend Shades Photographic to anyone looking to get professional prints!
