Shoebox Scanning of Old Photos in Lethbridge – Done Right at Paterson Photography / First Choice Photo Lab
Let’s talk about shoebox scanning of old photos.
Before we go any further, I’ll be honest, I’ve never liked the term “shoebox scanning.” It originally came from the idea of taking your old shoeboxes full of family photographs and getting them digitized so those precious memories could be preserved for future generations.
Unfortunately, over time, shoebox scanning has been turned into a cheap, discount-style service by some drugstores, department stores, and even a few photo labs. You drop off a box of your cherished photos, and they get shipped who-knows-where, sometimes across Canada or even overseas, to be scanned for just pennies per print. The result? Poor quality, lost or damaged photos, and low-resolution files that don’t do your memories justice.
At Paterson Photography / First Choice Photo Lab in Lethbridge, Alberta, we still offer shoebox scanning, but we do it the right way.
Safe, Local, and Professional – Shoebox Scanning of Old Photos
All scanning is done right here in our Lethbridge photo lab. Your photos are never shipped out of town. Every step is handled by a trained professional photo technician in our climate-controlled facility, ensuring your memories are safe and cared for at all times.
Before each image is scanned, we dust the photo surface to remove debris, then apply basic color and density correction to bring your photos back to life. The result is a clean, sharp, and vibrant digital version of your original prints.
High-Resolution, No Compromises
Unlike many discount services, we don’t make you choose between “standard” and “premium” quality scans. Every image is scanned at our highest resolution, the best we offer, because your memories deserve nothing less.
Prints are saved in HIGH resolution in JPEG format – Approximately sizes for people wanting to know – 30mb / 15mp / 3100×4700 (file sizes vary with image sizes, density, color, etc, etc)
Each order is organized, numbered, and saved to a USB stick for easy access, sharing, or printing. Need extra USBs for family members? We can add as many as you need.
How many photos do you have?
As a general rule for photos that are not laminated or mounted a 1″ stack of photos contains 100 photos.
Fast Turnaround – No Waiting Weeks
Most orders are completed within 1–2 business days, so you won’t be waiting weeks or months to get your originals and digital files back.
Ideal for Family History and Genealogy Projects
If you’re working on your family genealogy, preserving old family albums, or simply want to back up a lifetime of prints, our shoebox scanning (or what we prefer to call bulk photo print scanning) service is the perfect solution.
Why Choose Paterson Photography / First Choice Photo Lab for Shoebox Scanning of Old Photos?
- All work done locally in Lethbridge, never shipped away
- Scanning done by a trained professional photo technician
- Clean, color-corrected, and high-resolution scans
- Orders ready in 1–2 business days
- Includes a free USB stick with every order
When your memories matter, don’t trust them to a big-box store or an unknown online service. Keep your photos safe, secure, and handled with care, right here in Lethbridge, Alberta.
Paterson Photography / First Choice Photo Lab – Lethbridge, Alberta
Preserving your memories, one photo at a time.
More information on our photo scanning and restoration services, click here – https://www.firstchoicephoto.ca/photo-restoration/