Great business. I just got some film processing done here, C-41 and E6, some cross-processed film and some real black and white also. They were prompt to notify me when it was all done. They sleeved everything nice. Even sold me a loupe. My film was really old, I shouldn't have waited so long to process it, but I did have some keepers. I had a photo of Gus Van Sant directing "Milk" on Castro Street and some photos of 2 dead friends, so those images made me happy. I know my friend's family are gonna want to see these. I had some photos of my friend with no hands rolling joints and that series came out nice and sharp thank goodness. And I bought some b&w film also to shoot more. Life is good and so is this photolab. Believe me, I worked for I've done many weddings, have two photojournalism degrees, worked at Kodak Processing, Fuji Processing, Adobe Camera, Mission One Hour Photo, Action Shooters, Grad Trak Photography, Evans Photography, Price Club One Hour Photo and more. read more

The Lightroom - Negatives - Photography Stores & Services Near Me - Berkeley, California

Rob Ritter is an amazing printer. I don't do prints much anymore; if I did, I would not print my work myself. I would take it here to get a perfect print. I use to have two Cibachrome (a process for printing slides) prints done a month. Rob was a master of this process. This paper and the chemicals to produce these truly amazing prints was discontinued almost 20 years ago. Rob now as all the latest papers, metals, and canvasses, you will really be able to see how much better his work is than what comes out of your printer at home. I have read he also works with artist to reproduce their work. read more

Rob has known me for years He treats me like i'm normal He prints like the Special Pro he is Always my pleasure Os Bill read more

The Lightroom and it's proprietor are the bomb! Bob has been in this business for nearly forty years while keeping right up with the latest technology the whole time (not an easy feat). My photography is represented around the world and I've been published by Geographic, Smithsonian, Audubon, etc., etc., and I trust the Lightroom and Bob with my best work. This is a "Custom" shop, deal with the owner, not an employee with no skin in the game. You won't be disappointed. read more

Just made a run out to Lightroom to have a couple of my daughter's images printed for a project. In the past, we've done it at Wolf and more recently, Mike's in Pleasant Hill. Mike's is a sit-at-the-kiosk-and-hope-for-the-best kind of place. "You want that gloss, or matte?". Anyway, emailed Rob ahead of time and made sure he could accommodate my small job while I waited and he responded very quickly that he could. Made the trip from the valley to Berkeley and I'll tell you: it was well worth it. Rob's place is beautiful, clean, and inspires confidence from the moment you walk in. He's a photographer himself, and was able to help a clueless guy like me select the best paper for the project. The prints look gorgeous, and while they cost four times what I'd pay at Mike's, they were a hundred times better quality. I'll be a customer for life. read more

I've used them a few times for projects beyond my scope and in each case, they were patient, knowledgeable and helped me produce a great product. read more

As an artist and photographer that is finally showing my work, I have a lot to learn and I was lucky t0 have chosen Rob to do my prints. There are so many considerations in printing; sizes, brightness, types of paper to name a few, and Rob has so much experience that he puts you at ease and guides those decisions. He's very technical and you'll gain a lot of knowledge which can be overwhelming at first, so take notes but you're in the hands of a pro - take advantage of the opportunity to listen and learn. His pricing was a bit more than I expected but absolutely worth the results. read more

Yes, five stars all the way and on so many levels. Go now to see Rosie Powell's watercolors and acrylics at the Lightroom site. http://www.lightroom.com/current/2010_galleries/RPowell/rosiepowell2010/ and also at her own site: http://www.rosiepowell.com/ And then see what Rob did with those same images as giclées. That is, he photographed them in very high definition and then reproduced them as limited edition prints (giclées) in two sizes. He managed somehow to, if anything, increase the "light" in Rosie's already considerably beautiful paintings. I plan on purchasing a limited edition giclée of Rosie's artwork. Now the hard part ... decisions, decisions. I get to have a beautiful print of Rosie's art for an affordable, even moderate, price. read more

Rob does a great job at what he does. I just tried to place the lightroom as "Photographic Supplies and Services"--but what he really does is digital printing (and scanning). He knows what he is doing, his prices are excellent, and the quality is top-notch. He also has a nice gallery. Upload some files to his server, call him up, and you'll get some great images (whether drawings or photos). Up to at least 40"x60". read more

When I needed to have some prints of photographs made for gifts a friend of mine recommended Rob whom he had worked with for years. I was thoroughly impressed with what I got back and it was the beginning of a new relationship with a person I wholly trust to do the best when it comes to printing my photographs. Rob has a great selection of paper and takes a true interest in helping you find the best match for the image you are having printed. Don't waste your time searching for a great print shop. Go directly to Lightroom. You will not be disappointed! read more

I've been working with Rob for around 30 years (anyone remember Cibachrome?). You don't get that kind of loyalty from me unless I'm getting top notch service. Rob is so knowledgable about all aspects of image making that he's a great resource. I learn something new almost every time I go in there! Once you get your computer calibrated to his system, you won't even need proofs. You'll know what you're going to get! read more

Rob, owner of the Lightroom, has been printing my photography for over ten years. His efficiency, professionalism and high quality make him the best high-end printer. And the cherry on top is he is fun and knowledgeable about a host of topics. read more

Incredible professional job on many Giclee projects! Rob is amazing !!

I moved from the Berkeley to the East Coast and I still have Rob do my printing for me. He's an excellent printer. I even "tested" local printers in NYC and I was not happy: they offered mediocre customer service, limited paper selection, and I felt like I was just "another photographer" coming in to have prints made. With Rob I feel I always get personal attention (even from 3000 miles away) and he takes an interest in one's work. His turnaround time is great and shipping the prints to me is hassle free. His website is extremely informative and helpful, the FTP site for uploads is beyond easy to use, and he's just a great guy to work with. Plus, he has a nice gallery space and beautiful shows up all the time. read more

I have just moved from the Bay Area to Colorado Springs. I talked to Rob and made several test prints before leaving. I am glad I did. I went into several printers in the Bay Area before I left and many of them were great. The difference in my opinion was that Rob loves paper, and is a great printer. Rob is able to articulate what to expect of a final print. If you want the best I suggest you go by and talk to Rob, then run some tests of your own, I will bet you will be thrilled. read more