Photo Lab Located in Lethbridge, AB, top-quality photo printing, enlargements, photo restoration, scanning slides, negatives, and prints to digital.
Convenient online ordering. Serving southern Alberta with expertise and care for over 40 years! Photo Lab
Lethbridge’s only full service photo lab. I will make your images look GREAT!! Printing on a wide assortment of media from Luster to Canvas and many more. I can print from digital files, negatives, slides or prints! Some services available while you wait, most services available the same day.
Photo Restorations
Photo restorations, I can restore old photos, paintings and documents - all sizes and usually in as little as a couple of days. Are you an artist? Have your artwork photographed and reproduced without the cost of offset prints! Orders as small as one copy or as many as you like. https://www.firstchoicephoto.ca/photo-restoration/
Photo Studio
One of Lethbridge’s longest running photography studios. Offering family, graduation, advertising, commercial, head shots and more. I offer a full studio with all the luxuries of a studio including a change room, washroom, professional lighting and viewing room. I can also do your shoot on location anyplace in southern Alberta. For more information https://www.firstchoicephoto.ca/lethbridge-photographer-studio/
Photo Classes and Workshops
I also offer photography courses to help you take better pictures, one on one classes to fit your schedule. Paterson Photography is photography! 36 Years sharing my LOVE of photography. See more information on my courses https://www.firstchoicephoto.ca/teaching-photography-courses/
09/18/2025
Do you have old slides tucked away in boxes? Don’t let those memories fade!
At Paterson Photography / First Choice Photo Lab in Lethbridge, we specialize in digitizing slides and negatives so you can keep them safe forever — and even turn them into stunning prints.
✔️ Advanced scanning equipment
✔️ Dust removal & minor color correction included
✔️ Done locally in Lethbridge — no shipping away your memories
✔️ From 1 to 10,000 slides, we can handle it all!
📍 1263C 2nd Avenue South, Lethbridge (west side, back entrance)
📞 403-327-1114
09/15/2025
Memories fade. Photos shouldn’t.
Don’t wait until it’s too late—digitize and restore your family pictures NOW.
✔ Save them forever on USB
✔ Share with family
✔ We can restore fading or damaged prints
Memories aren’t just pictures on a screen… they’re laughter frozen in time, a hug you never want to forget, the tiny details of life that mean the most.
But digital files can be lost, phones break, and hard drives fail. Don’t let your most precious moments fade away.
At Paterson Photography / First Choice Photo Lab in Lethbridge, we treat every photo like it’s part of our own family history. We print on the highest-quality archival media so your memories will last a lifetime, something you can hold, frame, and pass down for generations.
From wallets you tuck into your purse to prints big enough to fill your wall, we make sure every detail is perfect.
Order online, or stop by our office and discover why families trust us with the stories they never want to lose.
1263c 2 Ave South - Unit C
West side of our building at the back.
Open Monday to Friday 9:30 till 4
09/05/2025
5 Easy steps to fix camera problems and make you old camera work like NEW!!
Get the best from your camera by using these 5 easy steps to fix problems and speed up your camera. I began my photogra...
09/04/2025
Fall is coming!!
Talking to someone today and realized it is just about time to get the big lens out for wildlife photography. As I get older I find that ordering some things in advance and in bulk helps with lugging the big lens.
You know you are getting old when!!!!
Voltaren
09/03/2025
Now is the perfect time to digitize your old photographs. Don’t let them fade, crack, or get lost forever. Protect them by saving copies on USB sticks, your computer, and sharing them with family & friends. Or have additional copies made!
We can even restore your photos while digitizing, bringing them back to life!
A thoughtful gift idea for anniversaries, Christmas, or any family celebration.
✅ All work is done locally in our secure, climate-controlled lab.
✅ Your photos are never shipped out.
✅ Fast turnaround
Paterson Photography / First Choice Photo Lab
1263c 2nd Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta
(We’re on the west side of the building at the back)
Open Monday–Friday, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
09/02/2025
BACK TO SCHOOL PICTURES - print them now before they get deleted or lost.
Paterson Photography - First Choice Photo Lab
1263c 2 Ave south - westside of our building at the back
08/20/2025
Fast, easy photo printing in Lethbridge with a personal touch!
Whether it’s family memories, stunning landscapes, or those everyday moments that mean the most, we make sure your prints come out looking their very best. At First Choice Photo Lab, every picture matters, because your memories deserve more than just a quick print.
Bring your photos to life today, beautiful, professional prints made right here in Lethbridge.
Does Your Photography Suck? Brutally Honest Advice for Struggling Photographers
I was talking with a photographer having a tough time with their business, and I hit them with a hard question: Does your photography suck? It may sound harsh, but sometimes we need to ask ourselves the uncomfortable questions if we want to grow.
Your Wedding Deserves Prints as Timeless as Your Love Story
At Paterson Photography / First Choice Photo Lab in Lethbridge, we turn your wedding memories into stunning, archival-quality prints that will last a lifetime.
Friendly, helpful customer service – we treat you like family, not a number.
The most archival photo media available – so your photos stay beautiful for decades.
Prices that will make you smile – because perfect memories shouldn’t come with a heavy price tag.
Easy Ordering – upload your photos on our website OR visit us in person for personalized, professional service.
Skip the big box stores where you’re just another order in the system. Choose a local lab that cares about your day as much as you do.️
📍 1263C 2nd Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta (west side of the building, at the back)
📞 403-327-1114
🏛️✨ 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
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One of Lethbridge’s longest running photography studios. Offering family, graduation, advertising, commercial, head shots and more. I offer a full studio with all the luxuries of a studio including a change room, washroom, professional lighting and viewing room. I can also do your shoot on location anyplace in southern Alberta. For more information https://www.firstchoicephoto.ca/lethbridge-photographer-studio/
Photo Lab
Lethbridge’s only full service photo lab. I will make your images look GREAT!! Printing on a wide assortment of media from Luster to Canvas and many more. I can print from digital files, negatives, slides or prints! Some services available while you wait, most services available the same day. For services and prices https://www.firstchoicephoto.ca/photo-printing-lethbridge/
Photo Classes and Workshops
I also offer photography courses to help you take better pictures, one on one classes to fit your schedule. Paterson Photography is photography! 34 Years sharing my LOVE of photography. See more information on my courses https://www.firstchoicephoto.ca/teaching-photography-courses/
Photo Restorations
Photo restorations, I can restore old photos, paintings and documents - all sizes and usually in as little as a couple of days. Are you an artist? Have your artwork photographed and reproduced without the cost of offset prints! Orders as small as one copy or as many as you like. https://www.firstchoicephoto.ca/photo-restoration/
