Paterson Photography / First Choice Photo Lab – Lethbridge Location

Started in 1985 by Mike Paterson. Paterson Photography quickly grew to be one of the leaders in the photography industry in Lethbridge and southern Alberta.  Paterson Photography has always been on the cutting edge of the photo business and continues to be so, even today.

Printing – One Hour & Custom Printing

In 2002 Mike opened a custom printing division. Catering to the advanced amateurs and professional photographers as well as many graphic companies around western Canada.

Then in 2006 with an expansion of the photo lab Mike started providing photo printing to all level of photographers with a full custom and one hour photo lab.

Canvas, Luster, pearl, matte, metallic fine art, same day prints, online picture ordering, Paterson Photography Ltd. / First Choice photo lab is your best choice for one hour and custom photo prints in Lethbridge and area.

Offering prints from wallets to 24×100 inches on a variety of media. No cheap, thin poor color poster prints like many places offer.

All printing is done on archival media at the highest resolutions.  Printing for individuals, companies and groups that want quality prints that look amazing. Traditional photo lab prints with outstanding quality, better than your discount and drug stores!  If you need a one hour lab or a custom lab call, you will be glad you did!

Mike is also trained in copying of old photos and photo restorations. If you need photo restorations, slides scanned or negatives scanned. Prints from slides, prints from negatives, fire restoration, flood restorations, old prints copied Mike is the only choice!!

Locally owned by the same person since 1985.

Courses and mentoring

Paterson Photography Ltd. also offers a variety of courses, workshops and adventures around Canada.  From our classes at our Lethbridge studio – one on one classes.  Group classes.  Adventures and more. You will love learning your camera. Mike has been teaching for over 25 years and offering courses through his studio for over 15 years.Digital Photography

GROWING – Our Current Location

Late 2006 a perfect location became available, the remodeling of the new location took some time, but the location (our current) at 1263C 2 Ave South – Unit C was well worth the work.

Mike is happy to be of service to people around western Canada. Having served Lethbridge for over 39 years.  Give Mike a call today. 403-327-1114