Copyright © 2024 Montclair Photo. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2020 Montclair Photo.

All rights reserved.

Quality Guarantee: We stand behind all of our services. If for any reason you are not satisfied with your prints, reprints, digital prints, or enlargements, we will work with you to make adjustments or match a print as close as technology allows. If you have a print you want matched, please bring it in with your original order. Orders without an original print for matching will be printed at our normal high quality standard. Orders of large quantity will require an approval proof before we print the order. Please be aware that prints from a lab other than our own, can be matched; however, due to the differences in paper and chemistry, subtle differences are unavoidable. We promise to work with you in a professional and friendly manner to resolve any problem. Your satisfaction is our highest priority.


Quality Control Policy: We maintain high standards of quality in every step of your order. Each day our trained technicians carefully monitor the chemicals used in each machine in our lab. Maintaining the strict benchmarks that our chemical manufacturer recommends and that you expect, underscores our commitment to the finest in photo processing.

Color balancing is an art in itself. Our technicians are trained to understand the science of color balancing, and how to best program the printing equipment to provide you with the consistent quality you demand. We’ll make sure you get what you expect when your order is completed.


Color Matching: We have the ability to very closely match most any print brought to our lab. However, please be aware that due to the characteristics of photographic material, a slight variation cannot be avoided. If you had your original printed elsewhere, using different paper and chemicals, there will be a slight difference in color, contrast and density. We promise to make every effort to satisfy your request. Note: Photos on your devices appear brighter and more vibrant because the image is back lit - prints always look darker.


Abandoned Orders: Film Developing or other pre-paid services will be stored for 1 month. We do call customer that have their original prints at the lab about every 3 months to remind you that their order is still here. Unpaid orders are held for at least a year.


Hours of operation: Our 24-hour drop box is conveniently located at the front of our store. Film left in our drop box will be ready by end of day or the next day unless other arrangements are made before drop off. See Night Drop for more information. We are open every day except New Year's, Easter, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Thanksgiving, and Christmas day.

We are open every day 9:30am - 6:00pm. *If you need to pickup an order and won't make it by 6pm, call us and you can pre-pay and we will leave your order outside. Our online ordering through our website is open 24-7.


Service Times: We will provide you with the most accurate service times possible. Due to seasonal volume from the middle of November to the middle of January service times could be longer. If you have a deadline, we’ll do everything in our power to provide you with service in the shortest amount of time possible. Split orders (those that require multiple services) may have a longer service time. Please call or email with questions about service time. Rush Service available on any service.


After Hour Work: We do not stay open afterhours, but if a funeral job needs to be completed we will do our best to get it done.


Pick Up and Delivery: Pick up and delivery service to your place of business are available to select commercial clients with accounts. Please contact customer service before 10:00a.m. to arrange a pick up or delivery. If you would like us to pickup and deliver ask management for pricing.


Payments: Payments can be made by Cash, Checks, Master Card, Visa, ATM, or American Express, mobile pay, Paypal or Stripe.


Insufficient Funds: A $25.00 service charge will be accessed for each check returned due to insufficient funds.


Open Accounts: Open billing accounts are available to select commercial clients and professional photographers only. If you have questions, please contact our manager.


Sales Tax: State sales tax will be charged on every order unless we have a completed sales tax exemption certificate on file. Forms are available from our lab. We will be happy to fax, email, or mail a form to you upon request.


Additional Services: For any service not listed, please contact the lab manager by email or phone. We are continually adding new services. If for any reason we can’t provide a service for you, we usually can refer you someone who does.


Rush Service: Rush service is available during regular business hours. Please contact our lab manager regarding rush service. Due to seasonal volume, rush service may not be available during busy times of the year.


Lab Materials Availability: We will be happy to provide any customer with order bags, or other lab materials needed in preparing orders for our lab. Call, come in or email and we’ll provide you with the order forms you need to create your order. If you have any questions about how to fill out the forms, anyone of our friendly, qualified staff can assist you. Prices; specifications listed on this site may change at anytime without notice.


Shipping Procedures: Outgoing shipping will be billed as quoted. Regular shipping is through USPS, Fedex, or UPS. If an order is damaged in shipping, call customer service immediately. Please keep all product and shipping materials for the shipper’s inspection. We will handle all shipping problems quickly and professionally.


Copyright Policy: We honor all copyrights. Any photograph that has been professionally shot and printed is protected by copyright. Please contact our staff regarding copyright regulations. We would be happy to email our copyright policy to you upon request. Release forms are available to you at no charge if you wish to grant or obtain copyright release.


Environmental: We recycle. We pride ourselves in maintaining high quality in each step of our processing. The photographic process produces a silver bearing waste that is considered hazardous. Our newer machines produce very little silver. By using the latest equipment, we remove all hazardous material from all chemicals prior to disposal. We monitor and maintain this waste in complete compliance within our State and County guidelines. We respect the environment and go beyond the expectations of the law to insure a clean and safe work place for our community. We recycle the plastic film canisters and disposable cameras. If you would like empty film cansiters just ask us. We got plenty.


Privacy and Security: Montclair Photo is committed to protecting your privacy. Any personal information collected (name, address, e-mail, phone number, credit card information, and photographs), in-house or on-line, is only used for processing orders. We do not disclose your information through sale, trade, or rent to others. All on-line orders and transactions are secure as well.


Limit of Liability: Submitting any film, print, slide, negative or digital media to this lab for processing, printing or other handling constitutes an AGREEMENT by you that any damage or loss by our company, subsidiary, or agents, will only entitle you to a like amount and type of film and processing. Except for such replacement, the acceptance by our company, subsidiary and/or agents of the film, print, slide, negative or digital media is without other warranty or liability, and recovery by anyone for any incidental or consequential damages is excluded irrespective of whether the damage occurs because of our negligence, breach of contract, strict liability or other cause.


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