First Choice Photo - Photolab

08/07/2025

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08/05/2025

Perseid Meteor Shower: A Fiery Show for Canadians to Watch

IT IS HERE - Canadians have a front-row seat to one of nature’s most dazzling night sky displays — the Perseids meteor shower. The BEST METEOR SHOWER of the year!!

From mid-July to early September. This years peak is around August 12 and 13.

08/05/2025

No matter if you're an amateur photographer or a professional photographer. We will give your pictures first class professional treatment to make them look amazing in print.

Friendly professional service at no additional cost. Give your digital files the printing they deserve.

Paterson photography / First Choice photo lab

Lethbridge Alberta Canada

1263c 2nd Avenue South

West side of the building up the back.

403-327-1114

www.firstchoicephoto.ca

Open Monday to Friday 9:30 till 4:00

07/17/2025

The Power of Print: Why Holding a Photo Feels Different

In an age where most of our memories live behind glass—on screens, in the cloud, or buried deep in a phone’s gallery—it’s easy to forget just how powerful a printed photo can be. But there’s something different about holding a physical print in your hands. It’s not just a picture—it’s a moment made real.

📷 Nostalgia You Can Hold

We’ve all had the experience of flipping through an old photo album at a parent’s house or finding a black-and-white snapshot tucked into the back of a drawer. That moment of discovery brings with it an instant wave of emotion—laughter, tears, stories remembered and retold.

Printed photos become time capsules. They transport us—not just to a moment in time—but to a feeling. A printed image of a child’s first steps, a family camping trip to Waterton, or a wedding on a windy Lethbridge day feels real, tangible, and deeply human.

🧡 Emotional Connection in Every Frame

Digital photos are convenient, but they often lack presence. A printed photo commands attention. It invites you to pause, reflect, and connect. When a photo is printed and displayed, it becomes part of your environment—a daily reminder of the people, places, and milestones that matter most.

Whether it’s a framed portrait of grandparents or a collage of summer adventures on metallic paper, holding a photo creates a tactile connection. You don’t swipe past it—you feel it.

🖼️ Permanence in a Temporary World

Hard drives fail. Phones get lost. Cloud accounts expire. But a printed photo—properly made—can last generations. When you print locally, using archival inks and professional materials, you're not just preserving a memory, you’re creating a legacy.

At our Lethbridge photo lab, we see this every day. People bring in faded photos from the 1940s to restore. Parents come in with USB sticks of their child’s milestones—hoping to finally get them on the wall. Grandparents print family trees. Couples turn wedding images into heirlooms.

Print gives your memories weight—both literally and emotionally.

🏡 Make It Real: Display What Matters Most

Instead of letting your memories fade away in digital folders, bring them to life. Frame your favourite hiking spot. Print a panoramic from your last road trip. Turn a family moment into a canvas that hangs above the fireplace.

Whether you’re preserving family history, decorating your home, or giving the perfect gift—there’s no substitute for the emotional power of print.

Ready to turn your digital memories into something real?
Visit us at Paterson Photography / First Choice Photo in Lethbridge and let’s bring your moments to life—one beautiful print at a time.

https://www.firstchoicephoto.ca/photo-printing-lethbridge/

07/14/2025

Get Beautiful, Archival-Quality Photo Prints – Locally in Lethbridge!
Looking for stunning photo prints with true-to-life colour? Trust Paterson Photography / First Choice Photo Lab – Lethbridge’s professional, locally owned photo lab.

From wedding and family photos to cherished memories of all kinds, every image is handled by a skilled professional to ensure it looks its absolute best. We don’t batch-process like the big labs – your photos get the personal care they deserve.

✅ Professional colour accuracy
✅ Archival-quality prints
✅ Locally owned and operated
✅ Fast, friendly, expert service

Preserve your memories – beautifully and permanently.

📍 Unit C, 1263 2nd Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta
(We’re on the west side of the building, at the very back.)
📞 403-327-1114
🌐 www.firstchoicephoto.ca

06/21/2025

Need a sign for the hiker in your family? This one is perfect!!!

First Choice Photolab / Paterson Photography
1263c 2 Ave South - Unit C
Lethbridge, AB

402-327-1114

06/12/2025

Do you want to learn more about laminating your prints? This blog post shows the difference in a non laminated print and a laminated one.

Photo Lamination – IT DOES WORK!!! – Do Not Try This at Home! Some photos that I have on my door show the difference when laminated.

06/03/2025

Your Digital Photos Are Precious — Don’t Risk Losing Them

Every week I hear from people who cherish their digital photos — and just as often, I hear from those who have lost them. Whether it’s from a cyber attack, a computer crash, or an accidental deletion, the loss can be heartbreaking.

Don’t wait for something to go wrong. Now is the perfect time to protect those memories by having them professionally printed on archival-quality photo paper.

At Paterson Photography / First Choice Photo Lab in Lethbridge, Alberta, we specialize in preserving your photos with expert printing services trusted for over 40 years.

You can upload your files online or stop by in person:

📍 1263 2nd Avenue South, Unit C, Lethbridge, Alberta
(We’re located at the back, west side of the building)

🕘 Open Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM

https://www.firstchoicephoto.ca/

Your memories matter. Print them before it’s too late.

05/29/2025

🌟 Hey Moms & Kids! Father's Day is almost here… need the perfect gift? 💙

Upload one or more digital files and we will print you an AMAZING gift!!

Skip the socks and mugs this year—give Dad something that truly means the world: a beautiful printed photo of the ones he loves most.

📸 Whether it’s a sweet shot of the kids, a cherished family memory, or a photo with the grandkids, printed photos make timeless keepsakes that Dad will treasure forever.

🎁 Want to make it extra special?
At Paterson Photography / First Choice Photo Lab in Lethbridge, we offer professional-quality prints—from wallet-size to wall-size. We can even frame your photo, often the same day—just in time for Father’s Day!

✅ Affordable prices
✅ Stunning quality
✅ Local, trusted photo lab

📍 1263 2nd Avenue South, Unit C, Lethbridge, AB
📞 403-327-1114
🌐 www.firstchoicephoto.ca

Make this Father’s Day unforgettable—give the gift of love in print. 💙

05/27/2025

Graduation Photo Prints – Celebrate the Milestone in Style!

It’s graduation season! Whether you're celebrating a milestone from elementary school, high school, college, university, or polytechnic, we’re here to help you preserve the moment.

Bring in your digital graduation photos—whether taken by a family member or a professional photographer—and let Paterson Photography / First Choice Photo Lab in Lethbridge, Alberta create stunning, high-quality prints. We offer sizes from wallet to wall-sized, perfect for sharing or displaying.

Want to make your graduation even more memorable? We can design a custom graduation thank-you card to share with family and friends who supported you along the way.

📍 Visit us at:
1263 2nd Avenue South, Unit C
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

https://www.firstchoicephoto.ca/

🕘 Hours:
Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

05/22/2025

Preserve Your Wedding Memories with Beautiful Prints

Whether you're planning your big day or you've already said "I do," chances are you have a collection of stunning digital photos you'd love to see in print — to relive the magic, share with loved ones, or display proudly in your home.

At Paterson Photography / First Choice Photo Lab, we specialize in turning your wedding memories into high-quality prints you'll treasure forever. We're not a big-box store — you won’t find toilet paper, clothing, or car parts here. What we do offer is simple: professional photo printing that makes your digital images look their absolute best.

From wallet-size keepsakes to breathtaking wall prints, we offer archival-quality prints in a wide range of sizes. Whether you’re building a photo album or decorating your home, we have the perfect print option for you.

With friendly service, competitive pricing, and results that impress, there's no better place in Lethbridge to print your wedding photos than Paterson Photography / First Choice Photo Lab.

Let us help you make those once-in-a-lifetime memories last forever.

1263c 2 Ave South - Lethbridge Alberta
403-327-1114
https://www.firstchoicephoto.ca/

04/28/2025

🏛️✨ Turn Your Old Negatives into Timeless Wall Art! ✨🏛️

Do those old negatives hold your family’s most precious moments—grandparents on the porch, childhood adventures, or that unforgettable road trip? At Paterson Photography / First Choice Photo Lab in Lethbridge, Alberta, we’ll help you rescue your history and turn it into breathtaking wall art.

Imagine your favorite memories beautifully printed on your wall—a powerful way to keep your past alive, spark conversation, and create a legacy for generations to come.

✅ 100% Local Service – Your negatives never leave Lethbridge.
✅ Cutting-Edge Printing – We use the latest photo-printing technology.
✅ Same-Day Turnaround – From wallet-size keepsakes to massive wall portraits.
✅ Custom Framing Options – Framed or unframed, your choice.
✅ Negatives Scanning & Digitizing – Preserve your images forever and share them online with ease.

Whether it’s for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, a birthday, or just because—you’re not just ordering a print; you’re saving a story.

📍 Find us at: 1263 2nd Avenue South, Lethbridge (back, west side)
📞 Call: 403-327-1114

https://www.firstchoicephoto.ca/

👉 Ready to preserve your family’s legacy? Drop by today and let’s make your memories last a lifetime!