I can only speak for my lab - I use a local shop. They have a professional division and a consumer division.
This is from their FAQ
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Photo Quality:
What technology do you use for printing? back to top
We use the latest photographic print technology for printing on traditional photographic paper(silver halide), resulting in long lasting prints that at least match (and usually beat) the quality of traditional prints from film.
How long will my pictures last? back to top
Because we use traditional photographic paper, our prints will last decades with no noticeable fading. Unlike inkjet prints, which are printed on the surface of the paper, our prints are on traditional photographic paper which means not only a longer print life, but also a better richer print.
When looking for a lab I would look for something just like that.
The lab I use will ship anywhere but I'm afraid postage to England might make it a bit cost prohibitive.
Still, at the consumer division an 8x10 print is only $2.00 and the quality is very similar to the professional division.
Also from their site....
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Color Analyzed:
Every image that we print gets color analyzed by the best operators in the industry. They are corrected for color, density, contrast, gamma, saturation, etc. This is done by human operators which gives far better results than the best computer algorithms.
Twice Inspected:
After printing, all orders are then hand inspected for quality and accuracy, only then are they signed and mailed back to you.
Kodak Paper:
We use Kodak paper for all our printing. Matte (E surface) is printed on Kodak Edge. Glossy (F surface) is printed on Kodak Royal. Metallic (F surface) is printed on Kodak Endura.
Guaranteed:
We back all orders with a money back guarantee. We're happy when you're happy.
They really do guarantee their work too!
Those are a few things I would look for when chosing a lab.
