Liminal Lab

Back in stock!

We love processing your film as much as you love shooting it 💛
But here’s a little reminder from your friendly two-person team at Liminal Lab:

🗓 Business Days
Wednesday – Friday: 10am – 3pm
Saturday: 11am – 2pm

We’re closed Sunday–Tuesday, so film dropped off on a Saturday won’t even start its journey until Wednesday. There’s no need to chase it before then — promise we’re working as quickly as we can once we’re in the lab! With only one of us in the gallery or the lab on any given day, processing times can vary, and we truly appreciate your patience.

If you need a rush job, please note there’s a $10 charge per roll.

2025 has been one of the most challenging years for Liminal yet. We haven’t raised our prices in the 2.5 years since moving into our current space, but keeping costs low while running a small, independent business is becoming harder.

If you love what we do, we’d be so grateful if you could keep supporting us — not just by bringing in your film although that obviously helps!), but by sharing our work, telling friends about us, and, most importantly, allowing us the time we need to give your photos the care they deserve.

Thank you for being part of the Liminal community — your support is what keeps our doors open. 💛

Winter’s almost over, and travel season is just around the corner! Whether you’re heading overseas or planning a local adventure, keeping your film safe during airport security checks is a must.

Swipe through our top tips to learn how to protect your precious rolls from scanner damage — and make sure your memories come home just as beautiful as when you shot them.

Got a travel story or a film tip to share? Drop it in the comments — we love hearing from our film community!

The legend that is Watto, will be heading away on a well deserved break to the UK for 5 weeks, (we aren't jealous at all!).

With that in mind, please be aware that if you have any black and white rolls which need to be developed, be sure to get them in to us before next Wednesday 13th August, either in store or using our 24/7 dropbox on Cuzens Place.

Have an epic weekend and don't forget to take your cameras with you!

A mini tip for your Friday.

Have a great weekend folks! Let us know what you are up to, and don't forget to take your cameras out with you!

Did you know the Liminal Art Prize 2025 includes a dedicated photography category and that photographic works are eligible for the major award?

Whether you work in analogue or digital, experimental or documentary- we want to see it!

All eligible entries will be exhibited.

🗓 Entries close 24th July
🖼 Exhibition runs 30th August - 27th September

Head to www.liminalgalleryandlab.com for more info and to enter.

Due to a change of date for an artist, we now have 2 opportunities for photographers to exhibit with us on our photographic wall.

Dates are on the second page and each exhibition runs for 3 weeks.

Please email us with a proposal if you are interested, or pop any questions you have in the comments.

The Aurora Australis has been lighting up the skies this week- a stunning sight to chase this winter.

Shooting it on film takes patience and the right gear, but the results are truly rewarding. Whether you're using 35mm or 120, we're here to help you bring your shots to life in the lab.

Got your film ready? We can't wait to see what you capture!

Think film is just for sunny days? Think again.

Winter might feel like a quiet season for shooting, but it's actually one of the best times to explore black and white photography. The light is softer, the shadows are longer, and the distractions of colour start to fall away — making room for contrast, tone, and texture to shine.

We’ve pulled together a few tips to help you make the most of it, including the kinds of conditions that work best and the types of film to consider.

Tried shooting black & white in winter? Or thinking about giving it a go?
Tell us how you approach the colder months — we’d love to hear your thoughts.

Congratulations to David Apostol, the recipient of the $1000 cash prize, thanks to for his work 'Elnaz Nourizadeh'.

David's stunning black and white photo was shot on film.

Have you been in to view the 2025 GPPP exhibition? Don't forget to vote while you are here!

Still dreaming if that Pentax 17?

We are popping an order in with our friends at Ilford! Just DM us your email address🎉 Ordering made simple!