This review is massively overdue. I'm a former frequent flyer here, and I have to say TIF is my all-time favorite one-stop shop for anything photographic in the Bay Area. I started coming here six years ago to augment the lab time and instruction I was getting in school. Their darkroom was my happy place for a long time and was fairly priced. What impressed me the most about their gorgeous space was that they encouraged clients to get their work off their screens and onto the walls. Literally, any time I had a question about anything related to photography or printing, Stuart, Ed, Constance, Chrysta, or Nathan would make the time for me and help me out or give me feedback. I enjoyed printing there and always left feeling inspired because they were so kind, knowledgeable, and professional. If you'd like to learn about photography, I highly recommend checking out their services, classes, and workshops. I wish I could give them more than five stars! read more

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A a small business owner I have never left another business a bad review, but this experience was unacceptable. My artwork was mishandled and the finished product I had hired them for was poorly executed and unusable. I had to take it to a qualified business afterwards who confirmed they did not do a good job. When I raised the issue, the owner and staff were dismissive, refused a refund, and ignored multiple emails and calls. Their unprofessional behavior was bizarre and astonishing. They clearly aren't equipped to handle valuable artwork. Save yourself the headache and take your projects elsewhere. read more

Image Flow is such a fun and interesting place. My boss had an old bubbled photo he wanted restored for a donation to the Air Force Academy. They took the old photo and had a digital copy that included a restoration of minor details. This image is saved by them and is then emailed to you. From this image you can reproduce it. The image photo itself was $60. The copy of that image is 18"X 22" and all together it cost $190 for a print of that new image. For artists this is a dream come true. The new image looked a thousand times better and I was excited to get it back. This business is beneath the old movie theater in downtown San Anselmo at the hub. Beautiful inside and great service. read more

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So lucky to have this gem in my neighborhood! I have learned so much from the talented team at The Image Flow and so grateful to have this resource in Marin. Thank you to Stuart for all the time and attention he puts into running a flawless business with a stellar team. read more

This place is terrific. Yesterday I was in a big photography bind and they kindly came to my rescue. But aside from that, I've also used them for larger sized prints and touch ups and they did a terrific job. Customer service is A+. When I have time for a photography class, I'm coming here. Thank you Image Flow! read more

Image Flow has unethical business practices. They destroy an artist' s work without consulting the artist, and they laugh about it. Stuart is condescending and downright unprofessional. He hangs up on people like a middle schooler. I will recommend to the Better Business Bureau to revoke their business license. Nathan should be fired. No one should work with them. read more

Excellent workshops taught by a talented collection of photographers. I especially enjoyed Leanne Hanson's Language of Light workshop and a class by Jeff Zaruba. Stuart is welcoming, supportive and has a wealth of experience. So excited to have a camera back in my hands thanks to The Image Flow. Great exhibitions there as well. read more

The Image Flow - Printing Services Near Me - San Anselmo, California

If you 1. want to learn how to use your newly acquired digital camera (or any other type of camera) in a mode different than automatic, 2. think you could never understand how to use iOS, shutter speed and aperture to take a good picture, 3. want to take a photography workshop (portrait, landscape, architecture, different types of printing, iPhone, and so many more), 4. need to sit, relax and read photography books for inspiration, 5. are interested in travel photography workshops (Cuba, Hawaii, Joshua Tree, Salton Sea and many more), 6. are interested in hearing National Geographic speakers, art historian lectures and many more, 7. are new to, or confused by, Lightroom and would find Lightroom and Photoshop classes to be helpful, 8. would you like to meet people with similar photographic interests, 9. want professional printing done on your photos or artwork, 10. want to visit and learn from people who will inspire and help you achieve your photographic best, then go to the Image Flow for all of this and more! Check out all they have to offer (www.theimageflow.com), and then head over to meet the wonderful people who will help you achieve your photographic best! I've done/am doing all of the above and can highly recommend their fantastic services. But best of all, you will feel welcome there by everyone. We are so fortunate to have Stuart Schwartz and his crew of experts in Mill Valley! read more

I worked with Stuart Schwartz and Jeff Young recently on a project for the not-for-profit organization where I work, and they are the best. Jeff managed to take excellent photos despite the notoriously poor lighting in our Auditorium. Even though he was doing the photography pro bono, the time he committed to the project and the quality of his photos would be worthy of a top-dollar photographer. He was very friendly and accommodating--even though the subjects could be challenging to corral and capture in the optimally flattering way. I would highly recommend the Image Flow! A very reputable source has also told me that their Photoshop services are excellent. read more

Just took their Photoshop Essentials class and was impressed after the very first meeting. It's a seven week class and a bit on the pricey side. I'd been looking for a class to learn more about my camera and photography in general. Their class description was the closest I had come to finding what I was looking for. After the first class, I felt like I had already gotten my money's worth! Stuart and Matt are very knowledgeable, patient, informative and helpful. There is instruction on using your camera, lighting, weekly assignments, using editing software in addition to viewing and discussing the class' weekly pictures. The class size is not too big and not too small. It's just the right size for individual help while also having a wide enough variety of style, opinons and photography experience. I was VERY happy I chose to attend and highly recommend them for classes and all their other services! You won't be disappointed! read more

Don Whitbred's astrophotography exhibition at The Image Flow is a "must see."

I am a huge fan of The Image Flow. My photo lab closed 3 years ago and I have been searching since for the perfect lab to replace them and at Image Flow I found that...and more. Their printing is excellent. Truly incredible. Their retouching is outstanding. And I'm super picky. I've also taken their classes and have enjoyed the immensely. They tailor each class to fit the needs of that particular group of students. But on top of that the best thing about the image Flow are the people. Stuart and Chrysta are amazing. They are kind, and so generous with their time and talents. They always seem to have a moment to help solve a problem or offer a creative idea. I highly recommend all their services. read more

I simply wandered in with a National Archives photo I wanted enlarged, not even sure if they dealt with individuals. To my pleasant surprise they took lots of time with my photo and delivered a stunning reproduction in a week. A great asset for our town. read more

As a burgeoning photographer, The Image Flow has been central to my success in the past two years. I have taken many of the superb, professional classes, shown my work in the gallery and have had all my photographs printed here exclusively. I would not have achieved all that I have in such a short period of time without the excellent instruction by Matt on Lightroom and Photoshop skills, as well as the supportive teaching and mentoring by Stuart from growing my portfolio and critiquing works in progress, to learning new camera and lighting skills. The friendly atmosphere, the exquisite print quality, the many opportunities to expand my knowledge of photography through classes and lectures keeps me coming back. The Image Flow is one of Mill Valley's greatest community assets, and a growing community collective and meeting spot for local photographers, artists, teachers and students. I highly recommend checking out all that The Image Flow has to offer and visiting their galley during Marin Open Studios. read more

I took a Photo Essentials class with The Image Flow. It was an excellent class that offered a perfect balance between the artistic and the technical sides of photography. Stuart and Matt are great teachers and are committed to helping people become better photographers. The class is very well organized and a lot of fun. I highly recommend it! A pleasant surprise in taking the class was discovering all the Image Flow has to offer. It has a gallery, a photography lecture series, a shooting studio, a lab, and a high quality printing service. They have created a really nice community around all things photography! read more

I got to know the guys at ImageFlow when they became a pick up/drop off location for borrowlenses, a lens rental company. Stuart Schwartz and Matt are both extremely knowledgeable and dedicated to photography. I've been an amateur photographer for 40 years. In a couple of hours Stuart gave me a completely different outlook on my work. His one-on-one sessions are fantastic and I can't wait to take his photo course. Also, they encourage folks to get their photos off of their computer and onto the wall. What a concept??? read more

We rented image flow's space for a wedding rehearsal dinner for thirty people. With their photo gallery ,the setting was beautiful. Our guests could mingle with each other looking at the art. The large photo area was used for the rehearsal and photos. Stewart, Jackie and Matt were very helpful. Jackie is a wonderful chef and can really make great items, from tapas to full on dinners. Thanks for helping create a wonderful evening. Also, easy to get to with lots of free parking! Great value. read more

great place, great people, excellent quality prints. Now that marin film works is gone this is my go to place. Better than MFW actually. Thanks guys! read more

Excellent workshops from a dedicated group of instructors. I have taken many of the offered workshops and have never been disappointed. All have been excellent learning experiences. Print services are outstanding. read more

Constance is an amazing teacher. My 11 year old grandson took her week class to Alcatraz and came out with incredible photos. He went in a beginner and I am so impressed with her class. She introduced him to Lightroom he was very excited about the class. It was a fun and learning experience. The first of many future classes read more

Great photography instruction on a wide range of topics relating to photography. Individual sessions are very useful as well. Excellent quality printing with help in handling questions about sizing, paper quality, etc. A wonderful resource for our community. read more

I shared a Photoshop tutorial with a friend. I am a fine artist: classes and books are not really geared toward my needs. I could not have been happier with the class and plan to go back for more. read more

I have been looking for a professional photo lab that prints gallery archival digital prints equally as beautiful as traditional fiber printing. I have found it! This lab is second to none and is not only a lab but you can rent traditional darkroom time and studio space right in Mill Valley. I used to have to drive to San Francisco for this kind of professional photo lab and studio space. I would recommend The Image Flow to anyone seeking a true partner in the creative process of photography support. read more

Just returned from a 10 workshop in Umbria, Italy led by Stuart Schwartz, owner of the Image Flow and Jeff Zaruba, an accomplished professional photographer that also leads workshops at the Image Flow. The "theme" of the workshop was the slow food movement, "farm to table". For 10 days we travelled to many magnificent villages in Umbria. Often, we were introduced to many of the artisans that grow, create and prepare the delicious food we ate. I am grateful for Stuart and Jeff's talent to scout and then share with us such a rich culture in this magnificent, and historic country. Their hands on instruction every day gave us the ability to capture our experiences. I'm an amateur photographer and feel fortunate to have discovered The Image Flow as a resource. I have taken various workshops and private instruction from Chrysta and Nathan. They also print photographs for me and for professional photographers as well. I am looking forward to my next unique travel workshop with them. They are a the real deal! read more