Color PAC & Profile

  • Am I ready for my own Color PAC?

    Not sure how to know when you are ready for your very own Color PAC? There are a few signs to keep an eye out for that might clue you in: You love the lab! After testing out some labs, you’ve been working with Richard consistently for at least a few months—you dig our skills and we fit your work...

  • Can I get my film scanned to look like another photographer's images?

    If that photographer is a customer of ours, you may always ask for their color profile to serve as a guide for the processing of your images at no extra cost. Keep in mind that duplicating the color preferences of a photographer you admire is no guarantee that your shots will look like his or he...

  • Can I try out multiple Color Profiles on my film order?

    Yep, you sure can! We are big proponents of testing different color profiles, because it helps you understand all the variables at play when shooting & scanning film and identify the nuances of your color preferences. To request your negatives be held for testing, include a request in the SP...

  • Do I have to pay to use someone else’s color profile?

    No, using someone else’s color profile is absolutely free! We encourage you to try them out, especially if you are thinking about getting a Color PAC to build out your own color profile. We have color profiles for most of the photographers listed here.

  • What Color Profile should I select?

    If you don’t know what color profile to use, head to our client list—select someone whose photographs reflect the hues & density that you desire. When creating your order online, specify that photographer’s color profile, as well as providing any additional remarks on your preferences in the ...

  • What is the Color PAC process?

    If you shoot film, whether as your full-time love or as half of your superstar hybrid status, you’ve heard the term “color profile”. There’s a lot of talk in the community about it because, well, every film lab and their mother is saying that they can apply a color profile to your film scans the...

  • What is the Richard Color PAC?

    The Richard Color PAC (or, Personal Account Consultation) offers a premium service to professional film and hybrid photographers who want to take their business and brand to the #nextlevel. The Color PAC it consists of two major components: a customized color profile and in-depth personal busine...