First Choice Photo - Photolab

Have your treasured family photos been damaged by flooding, a water line break, a sewer backup, or another water-related disaster?

Don't give up on those memories just yet.

At Paterson Photography / First Choice Photo Lab in Lethbridge, we specialize in professional photo restoration and repair. Trained by some of the photography industry's leading restoration experts, we have helped many families recover and preserve photographs they thought were lost forever.

✔ All restoration work is completed locally in Lethbridge
✔ Secure, climate-controlled office
✔ Fast turnaround times — many projects completed the same day or next day, depending on quantity and workload
✔ Free consultation with no obligation

When it comes to water-damaged photographs, time is critical. The sooner we can assess and begin treating the images, the better the chances of a successful restoration.

If your photos have recently been exposed to water, contact us right away.

📞 Call Mike at 403-327-1114 to book your free personal consultation.

Because some memories simply can't be replaced.

Photo printing in Lethbridge. Prints from digital files, photo scanning, negatives & slides scanned.

Same day photo printing in Lethbridge. Quality, service and great prices. Find out why so many people prefer us over the other places.

Paterson Photography / First Choice Photo Lab Lethbridge
1263c 2 Ave South
Lethbridge Alberta
403-327-1114

Shoebox Scanning Prices

To qualify for this service, you must have printed images from wallet size to 8″ wide.

We can also scan slides, negatives, mounted and framed prints but not with the Shoe Box Service.

- Be individual and loose (not glued, taped, or in albums)
- Have no adhesive on the front or back
- Be in good physical condition (photos that have been damaged by fire, water, or other issues require our standard scanning service)
- 200 to 499 Images $0.75 each
- 500 to 999 Images $0.65
- 1000 to 1499 Images $0.60
- 1500 to 2499 Images $0.55
- 2500 plus Images $0.40

Paterson Photography /First Choice Photo Lab
1263 2 ave south - Unit C
Lethbridge, AB

403-327-1114

Your Memories… Printed in Just ONE Hour. Right Here in Lethbridge.

Looking for fast, high-quality photo printing from your phone or camera? At First Choice Photo Lab, we’ve got you covered, with one-hour photo printing available on many orders so you don’t have to wait days (or weeks) to hold your memories in your hands.

Whether your photos are sitting on your smartphone, camera, USB, or computer - bring them in or upload them, and we’ll turn them into beautiful, professional-quality prints you’ll be proud to display.

Why Print Local Instead of Big Box or Online?

Real Customer Service (Not a Machine)
We work with you one-on-one to make sure your photos look their absolute best, no confusing kiosks or guesswork.

Master Photo Printer Experience
With over 40 years of expertise, your images are handled by a trained professional who knows how to bring out the best in every shot.

Better Technology = Better Prints
We use professional photo lab equipment and materials, not cheap inkjet systems, giving you sharper detail, richer colour, and true photographic quality.

Archival Quality That Lasts
Your prints are produced on archival photo media, designed to last for generations not fade in a few years.

Fast Turnaround, Often Same Day
Many orders are ready the same day or within an hour, so you can print today and enjoy tonight.

Support Local, Support Lethbridge
We’re proudly locally owned and operated, serving Southern Alberta for decades not a faceless chain store.

From Everyday Moments to Once-in-a-Lifetime Memories
Family photos, vacations, graduations, wildlife shots, or your latest smartphone captures we make them look amazing on paper, not just on a screen.

Stop in, upload online, or message us today and see the difference a real photo lab makes.

Your old photos are fading… but the memories don’t have to.

We offer professional photo scanning in Lethbridge so you can protect, preserve, and share your family history for generations. From a few prints to full shoebox collections, we handle it all, safely and locally.

No shipping. No risk. Just your memories, preserved the right way.

Paterson Photography / First Choice Photo Lab

April is the Perfect Time for a Fresh Start, Don’t Risk Losing Your Memories! 🌸📸

Did you know almost 50% of people lose their digital photos due to cloud issues, failed backups, or hacks? Don’t let your memories disappear!

At Paterson Photography / First Choice Photo Lab, we can:
✅ Back up your photos onto a USB for safe, off-site storage
✅ Print your favorite images to create beautiful photo albums you can hold and share

Protect your memories before it’s too late, it’s easier than you think, and we make it simple!

📍 1263 2 Ave South, Unit C, Lethbridge (west side, back of building)
🕘 Monday – Friday | 9:30 AM – 4 PM

Preserve Your Precious Memories, Right Here in Lethbridge

For over 40 years, I’ve had the privilege of helping families in Lethbridge protect and restore what matters most, their memories.

Old photos, slides, and negatives don’t last forever. They fade, get damaged, or are lost when you least expect it. Too often, people realize their value when it’s already too late.

That’s why I do things differently.

Every photo that comes through my door at Paterson Photography / First Choice Photo Lab is handled right here in Lethbridge in a secure, climate-controlled lab. Your originals never leave the city, and they’re treated with the same care I’d give my own.

✔ Professionally scanned on-site
✔ Restored and optimized for the best possible quality
✔ Printed using modern processes that last far longer than the originals
✔ Digital copies available thousands of images stored safely on a single USB

No shipping. No outsourcing. No risk.

In many cases, your memories can be scanned and ready to take home the very same day.

Because these aren’t just photos… they’re your story. Your family. Your history.

Let’s protect them before they’re gone.

📍 Paterson Photography – First Choice Photo Lab
1263 2 Ave South – Unit C (west side, back of building)
🕘 Monday to Friday | 9:30 AM – 4 PM
📞 403-327-1114

Got Old Photo Negatives Waiting to Be Scanned?

At Paterson Photography / First Choice Photo Lab in Lethbridge, Alberta, we specialize in bringing your memories back to life right here, locally.

We’re proud to be the only dedicated photo negative scanning service in Lethbridge, and everything is handled in-house in our secure, climate-controlled lab. That means your negatives, slides, and prints never leave the city.

Each image is:
✔ Carefully cleaned and prepared
✔ Scanned at high resolution
✔ Professionally adjusted for color and density by our master technician

What you get:
✅ High-quality digital files ready to share and archive
✅ Optional professional photo prints
✅ Fast turnaround, from minutes to just a few days
✅ 100% local service, no shipping, no risk

Your memories deserve more than a quick scan, they deserve to be preserved properly for generations.

Stop by our Lethbridge location or send us a message to get started.

That’s why people travel to us from all over Southern Alberta.
📍 1263C 2nd Ave South (rear entrance, west side)
🕘 Monday to Friday

Are you an artist in Lethbridge or Southern Alberta?

If you need your artwork professionally digitized for juries, portfolios, or reproductions, we’re here to help.

At Paterson Photography / First Choice Photo Lab in Lethbridge, we work with artists from across Western Canada to capture, reproduce, and print their work at the highest quality.

✔️ In-house artwork digitizing (often same-day)
✔️ High-resolution files ready for submissions
✔️ No minimum orders—print one or thousands
✔️ Wide range of media, from classic photo paper to fine art textured papers
✔️ Exceptional detail using ultra high-resolution printers

Whether you’re preparing for a show, applying to a gallery, or creating prints to sell—we make sure your work looks its absolute best.

📍 See why so many artists trust us and travel to Lethbridge for professional artwork reproduction.