Very professional. Very patient. Truly appreciate and highly respect that the photographer advises you on how to best adjust for the best results for passport photos. Super knowledgeable regarding the requirements of multiple passports of different countries. Kind of pricey. Wished they had the ability to take photos other than just for passports in store. Great quality. Loved how if you ask for advice, they aren't afraid to give it to you or send you to someone they know. Hashtag connections! Blown away by the magnitude of/number of customers coming in and out of the store. Different films available for purchase. Black and white is more expensive than color... When you call and ask where to park...they suggest Grocery Outlet (which is directly across the street) but that you should not exceed 1 hour. If you don't want to risk it, there's metered street parking as well. Why not 5 stars? The "welcome in" and "good bye" near the door is super annoying. Rather have "ding ding ding." Takes awhile to develop (specifically speaking for passport photos) but great quality nonetheless. Not much of a waiting space/area or a place to stand/sit (can get stuffy real quick). read more

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I called them and they helped me direct me to the right place that I actually would need to and they're super friendly and patient

Really appreciate the speed of the film scans, as well as the quality of the scans. Make sure you bring a usb for the scans, and if you have any additional requests, be sure to note it and they will help you the best they can! Film is expensive now, but having a reputable store is important for getting the best photo quality. read more

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Quick service and the employee was friendly and knowledgeable. I got a printed and digital passport photo for my Chinese visa in about 15-20 minutes. However, I was shocked when I was told it was $46. I definitely should've asked about the price beforehand because I wouldn't have gone if I knew. For that price, I expected at least some basic blemish retouching. Nice shop, but $46 for a passport photo feels like a rip-off. I probably wouldn't come back. read more

The team here always do such an amazing and quick job at developing my film photos! I always love the results! Really helpful and nice people here too! Typically if you only want digital photos, the turn around is 1 day, but if you want both scans and print, it can take 1-2 days depending how busy they are. read more

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Bit pricey but the scans and prints are quality. Turn around is quick and I'm happy with my photos every time. read more

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I was tired of going to Walgreens and waiting 3 weeks to develop my disposable cameras. Thank goodness I found this place with so many good reviews! A locally owned and operated business too. Super easy process! Put your name and phone number on an envelope. Also, be sure to tell the staff if you want prints, scans, or both! I was able to get my photos developed within 2 days. I dropped off on a Tuesday and pick up was ready by 2 pm on a Thursday. Very affordable and well done. read more

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I love that you can get your picture the same day, if needed. Their photo quality is great too. If you need anything, you can always go there and ask. Great service read more

Almost 7 years later, still loving the Yashica T4 for a compact point and shoot, and a Leica M6 for everything else! Developing and scans come out amazing every single time. Don't even bother going elsewhere. Henry is THE guy for anything film related read more

Very sweet owners, quick turnaround time! I dropped off my film on a Saturday and was able to pick it up on Monday afternoon (they're closed Sundays). Film came out well (few blanks but those were probably on me) and color was beautiful. I paid for a USB as they don't do email of the digital photos, which is where the one star comes off for me (as a location in SoCal that I develop my film at sends the photos digitally for free). The total with the USB was around $30, not the cheapest but not outrageously expensive for the Bay. Reliable service, would come back for future film development! read more

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We came in on a weekday afternoon to get some Chinese visa photos taken. They allow walk ins and have a very quick turnaround time at a very fair price! The person that helped us out definitely is experienced. He knew the requirements for Chinese visa photos (even explaining to us when we got there that we should take off big jewelry on the ears, and told us over the phone what colors to wear and etc). Think we were in and out in total of 15 minutes. All in all, Foto Express provides seriously great and affordable service for your visa and other photo needs! read more

They basically scammed me. I paid $30 for an empty USB drive and my own film back. Save your time and money and go somewhere else

I love supporting small businesses and Foto Express is definitely a gem. They are one of the few photo processing stores left and they do an amazing job with all the services they offer. One of the services I absolutely love is the passport photo service. They make sure that your passport photo adheres to all the requirements and they even save your photos for several weeks just in case you need an extra printout. That's what happened to me when I had an issue with my passport application and they were able to reprint a passport photo for me during my emergency. The staff is absolutely super nice and they take great care and everything that they do. If you need passport photo services or just processing photos, I highly recommend Foto Express! read more

I've been going to this location for a few years now to get my film photos developed. I've always been met with extremely good customer service, great advice on what type of film to buy for specific use cases, and overall all the workers are very attentive :) I believe Henry is the owner and he is great to talk to read more

Came here to get my passport photo taken and wow. The photographer was amazing. He really took his time to make sure I was happy with the shot, which is rare for something as basic as a passport photo. The lighting was flattering and the quality was impressive. I also come here to get my disposable camera film developed because the quality is unmatched. Every time, the results are crisp, clean, and better than anywhere else I've tried. Super grateful to have found a spot like this. read more

I started coming here recently for film and development and they are awesome. Some film rolls are slightly more than other places but I don't mind spending a few bucks more to keep local places open. Friendly staff and quick turnaround around. They have many different types of film stocked as well. read more

Big shout out to Foto Express for always coming through for my photography needs! I have been using this location for years. I would buy disposable cameras and get the film printed. Then i moved on to getting my digital photos printed. They are fairly priced and easy to work with. My last visit was for over 700 pictures and they got the job done before the quoted time! Very professional and at a decent rate! Keep up the good work guys! I will continue to frequent this establishment as long as they are around! 10/10 for customer service read more

The guys who work here are excellent. They provide friendly customer service, are very helpful, and helped make getting a passport photo super easy. read more

I previously won a FujiFilm Disposable Camera and immediately thought of Foto Express to develop my film. The process was very easy and the person in front was patient and accommodating with my pick-up schedule. My film + purchasing the flash drive was around $35. I dropped my film off on Thursday around noon and they called to let me know that my photos were ready the next day. Great place to visit if you're in the area and need to develop film! read more

Stopped by as a first time customer and the service was 100/10. I was going out of town the following day and they were able to help me develop my film in the same day I know it was a one time thing but I really appreciated how much they care about their community. Pricing may be a little steep but I love giving back to the community so I'll be back! read more

Always so kind and helpful! They even helped me get set up on my new film camera as an anxious amateur worried about accidentally exposing the entire roll. read more

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This store is awesome people and store I like everything about this store even though it the only photo store in San jose they help me when I was going to school read more

All I have to say is wow. The quality of the photos were amazing and super glossy. I turned in my film and they had it developed in 2 days. I also love that they do both physical prints and digital copies. Just make sure to bring in a flash drive. The service is also super great. They make sure you understand the pricing and when to come in for pick up. The staff there are super welcoming and professional. read more

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Small business but quality passport photos, simple and efficient . My pictures were ready in 15 minutes. The store is around the corner from Apple map marked location read more

My friends and I love using disposable cameras so I've been meaning to get my film developed. I've heard great about Foto Express and they definitely met my expectations. The people who work there are passionate about what they do. They have a deal for prints + scans for an affordable price. Make sure to bring a USB. I like how I was able to get back the negatives. For being in DTSJ, parking was not difficult. read more

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Been using Foto Express since December 2022 for 35 and 120 film, and have learned a few things: 1. Their staff is uniquely knowledgeable about film and how to shoot it, especially if you keep developing and/or scanning there -- I've gotten plenty of advice w.r.t. lighting for point and shoots, fixing stuck film, shooting gimmicky film (yes, I'm talking about Harman Phoenix 100). They're not shy about advice either, and are always game to answer questions. 2. Their Noritsu scanner consistently does so much better than my self-scans tbh. I've been using an Epson v600 as well as a DSLR scan setup with a Samsung mirrorless, which do okay, but you really get what you pay for with that Noritsu. Their scans are nice and neutral too, so it's easy to fiddle around with the files. 3. As I continue my photography journey, I do have a wish list for Foto Express. I do wish they pulled film, but that hasn't been too big of a problem except when I wanted to pull Phoenix after I shot it at 100. And it would be pretty cool if they stocked a wider range of film, or processed motion picture film with remjet removal. At the same time, I shoot standard 35mm and 120mm way more often than anything else, so I understand why Foto Express doesn't branch out too much. For everything else, there's Underdog Film Lab in Oakland or Photoworks SF., I guess! I love having a local photo shop and one-to-two day film scan+dev turnaround is incredible. I hope Foto Express sticks around forever 'cos I'll be going there forever. read more

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Whenever I need to develop my film, I always come here! Their turnaround is always one business day, and the quality is amazing. The owner is super sweet and ensures that you get what you want. Glossy vs matte. Printed vs digital. And more! Highly HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone and everyone! read more

Perfect spot to take your newborn for passport photos! They're quick and do a great job. In and out within 20mins.

I've been coming to Foto Express for about a year now! I originally wanted to find a film store better than Walgreens and CVS. Henry and the rest of the staff are great and authentic! They all are knowledgeable about cameras, film rolls and how the results are once developed. They provide great advice on how to improve the film roll. I go there about twice a month to get my film scanned and developed and they never disappoint! I usually wait no more than 2 days for my 35mm film roll to be developed and it's around $16 before taxes to receive a digital version (through flash drive) of the roll. If you need the roll expedited, they're pretty flexible with that also. I provided some 35mm film I got developed through them. I would wholeheartedly recommend Foto express if you're looking to get your film developed or to improve your photography! read more

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This is my go to shop to develop my film. It's a small business and the owner is so nice and very knowledgeable about film and cameras. I am new to film and he helped me a lot with advice on what kind of film to get and how different cameras are. If you bring a flash drive he will also put the photos on there for you. The value is great and it's reasonably priced. You can also buy film at the shop too for a good price. read more

Shoutout Henry Chang for providing cost effective film developing services and giving back the negatives! read more

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A great photo lab with fair pricing and a fast turnaround. I recently purchased a 35mm point and shoot and have been frustrated by the lack of quality and long wait times at places like CVS -- I figured I'd support this local business and am glad that I did! I came in on a Friday after work and was developing around 6-7 rolls of film! They cost $20-22 (per roll, depending on how many exposures) for developing, scanning, and matte prints and all the photos were ready by Monday of the following week. I brought in a USB stick to load the photo scans onto and it was a super simple process. The quality of the prints was nice too, and now they all have a happy home in my photo album. The photos turned out great, and the owner is very sweet and helpful. I'll be back with my next few rolls! read more

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Everyone is posting their pictures on have good of a job the company is. but, no one ever posed their prices. these prices are kind of steep for film development. i would t say it's a value, but i would say shop around if you're not close to this area. read more

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The ONLY place I will ever get my photos developed. I live in Seattle now and I always hold onto my finished film to get developed back here because I refuse to go anywhere else. Henry is just the absolute best at his job and just a great person. I use my dad's very old film camera so there's a few kinks to it - light leaked into all my film in the beginning. Henry offered to take a look at my camera and suggested putting black tape on the side - and then problem fixed! He is so accommodating and always asks when you need your film by. He takes no more than 2 business days, but if urgent he's gotten it done within just the next day early morning. If i ever move across the country I will STILL always make sure to make my way back to Foto Express to get my film developed :) read more

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I've been coming to Henry Chang at Foto Express for my film photography needs since 2014/2015, and even though I've moved out of San Jose in 2018, he still remembered me when I dropped by earlier this year. Henry is incredibly knowledeaable about film photography and gives great recommendations regarding different film stocks. He offers prints, scans on CD, and very quick turnaround times. Foto Express is a film photography establishment in the South Bay, and nowadays its incredibly hard to find a local film photography shop that doesn't charge incredibly high prices for develop and scan services. I remember reading that Henry had a flood a few years back, but due to community support he was able to get back on his feet. Thank you Henry for al that you do for the local film photography community! read more

I needed a roll of 120 film developed and I think this store is the only one in San Jose that develops film in house. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Excellent service. The quality of prints are first rate and high quality scans are available on usb drive (usb drives can be purchased at reasonable price or you can bring your own) If there is a problem with your photos, they will call you to ask if you want the negatives printed. For a small store, the turnaround excellent at two to three days. I highly recommend Foto Express! read more

Film photography has made a resurgence, and Foto Express is the only local store in the San Jose area that offers full-service developing and mid-quality JPEG scanning of color and B&W film with quick turnaround at a fair price. Passport and photo restoration services are also available here. Henry Chang and his small team have built a loyal following of customers who've come to rely on him whenever they want to get film developed. Henry knows his craft and offers helpful advice regarding equipment and film. A testament of the how loved Henry is was demonstrated in Sep 2021 when his store was flooded by a public works accident and one of his customers started a GoFundMe page that raised enough money to help offset the water damage repair and save the delicate processing equipment in his store. Plus, there are over 300 positive reviews here on Yelp! read more

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Great service and fast. The value for the service is worth every dime. You are in and out before you know it. I went in for a passport picture. I took more time preparing than the time it took to get the picture taken and printed. read more

I cannot begin to express how happy I was to find a very wonderful and reputable company to help me with the Restoration of two very old black-and-white photos. The owner Henry was extremely knowledgeable, and his advice was beyond measure. Henry definitely knows his way around taking old photos and making them look as if they were just done by a professional photographer. To add icing to the cake... He knew I needed six sets as soon as possible as I was giving them to each of the children for their Christmas gift... He even helped me by suggesting I go to Michael's to get the right frame. I will definitely be using this company again to transform all my old VHS home movies to a USB format. And yes... despite my last minute procrastination, Henry definitely saved the day and got these wonderful restored photos to me in time to gift to all my children!! I wish there were a way to give him 10 stars : ) read more

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My friend recommended Foto Express and I'm glad she did. I haven't been to any other places to develop film but I can say I'm happy whenever I get my photos. The main guy is nice. I never asked for his name. He advised me to put black tape over the door of my OM-1 since it wasn't latching correctly and that just let light get into the film. Probably better than my idea of just having regular tape over it. It's reasonably priced to get your film digitally scanned here. Sometimes they're able to have it finished by the end of day whenever you drop it off in the morning. Sometimes. read more