Name

Richmond Prolab

Legal name

Richmond Professional Lab

Website

https://richmondprolab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Photofinishing Services

NAICS

Photofinishing Laboratories (except One-Hour) (812921), Photofinishing (81292), Photographic Services (54192)

SIC

Services-Photofinishing Laboratories (7384), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Large-Format & Specialty Printing (Signage, Posters, Displays) (MPAJALAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Photography & Still Production (Stills, Product, Lifestyle) (MPAAAMAI)

Keywords

• Professional photofinishing services
• Volume photo printing
• School photography products
• Sports photography prints
• Specialty photo products

Headquarters

HQ city

University Of Richmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Photofinishing and Print Services: Traditional photo printing services including volume 8x10 prints, school portraits, sports photos, and wedding/portrait photography. One-time transaction-based pricing per print or package.
2. Specialty Printed Products: Custom specialty items including trophies, plaques, ornaments, acrylic blocks, framed prints, bags, towels, trading cards, yard signs, and promotional items. One-time purchase model per item.
3. Press Printed Products: Cards, calendars, posters, and other press-printed merchandise for photographers to sell to end consumers.
4. Digital and Retouching Services: Green screen background services, digital retouching, and image enhancement. Service fees for professional image processing.
5. Template and Design Services: Custom template designs, design services, and specialty item customization for photographers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Richmond Prolab is a professional photofinishing lab that produces volume photo prints, digital retouched images, press-printed products, wall art (including ChromaLuxe panels and metal prints), banners, assembled albums, and 50+ specialty items (acrylic blocks, laser-cut trophy statues, ornaments, drinkware, apparel, keychains, tiles, and keepsakes) for professional photographers. Services include green screen background replacement with 300+ themed digital backgrounds, professional image retouching, and design services, all ordered through the proprietary ROES platform with drop shipping directly to photographers' end clients.

Product overview

Richmond Prolab is a professional photography laboratory offering a comprehensive portfolio of photo finishing and specialty products. The core offering includes prints and finishing services, digital retouching, press printed products, wall art (including ChromaLuxe panels and metal prints), banners, assembled albums, and proofing services. The company serves three primary market segments: schools (with specialized service items, yearbook products, and class composites), sports (with vinyl banners, trading cards, trophies, and sports-shaped plaques), and portrait/wedding (with albums, boutique packaging, and gift items). Their specialty items division produces over 50 distinct product types including acrylic blocks, trophy statues, ornaments, drinkware, apparel, home decor items, and commemorative pieces. The company provides ROES ordering software as their primary order management platform and offers professional green screen services with over 300 background options. They also maintain extensive template libraries for their sports, school, and specialty product lines. With over 85 years in operation, the lab emphasizes quality printing, fast turnaround times, and competitive pricing for professional photographers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Volume prints as low as $0.89 per 8x10 for school photography
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PPA (Professional Photographers of America)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerRichmond Prolab maintains a partnership with PPA, appearing as a member/partner on their social media channels. This partnership provides credibility within the professional photography community and likely includes member benefits or referral programs for PPA members.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Miller's Professional Imaging (MPix): One of the largest professional photofinishing labs in the US, serving the same school, sports, wedding, and portrait photographer customer base as Richmond Prolab. Directly comparable in product breadth (prints, albums, specialty items) and B2B lab model.
• Nations Photo Lab: US-based professional and consumer photofinishing lab with a strong specialty product offering (prints, metal, canvas, books, gifts). Comparable in serving professional photographers with a wide range of standard and specialty output.
• White House Custom Colour (WHCC): Professional photofinishing lab offering high-end prints, albums, press products, and specialty items to professional photographers. Comparable in target customer (professional photographers) and emphasis on premium finishes and specialty products.
• Bay Photo Lab: Professional photo lab serving portrait, wedding, and school/sports photographers with prints, metal, wood, acrylic, and specialty merchandise. Directly comparable in B2B professional lab model and broad specialty catalog.
• ProDPI: Professional print lab specializing in giclée, metal, acrylic, canvas, and photographic prints for working professional photographers. Closely comparable in B2B lab model and focus on high-quality print output plus specialty substrates.
• PhotoVision: Photofinishing lab serving school, sports, and event photographers with volume prints and specialty products. Directly comparable in target segments (especially school and sports) and B2B lab service model.
• Printique (Adorama): Professional photo lab with a broad catalog of prints, albums, books, and photo gifts, serving both professional and prosumer photographers. Comparable product breadth and B2B professional photofinishing positioning.
• H&H Color Lab: US professional photofinishing lab focused on school, sports, and portrait photographers with prints, specialty items, and design services. Directly comparable in target customer verticals and full-service lab offerings.

Regional players

• Loxley Colour: UK-based professional photofinishing lab serving portrait, wedding, and school photographers with prints, albums, and wall art. Comparable in B2B professional lab model but operating in a different geographic market.

Broad incumbents

• Shutterfly: Large-scale consumer and prosumer photo printing platform with school photography (Lifetouch), prints, and a broad specialty gift catalog. A broader incumbent with overlapping capabilities in school photography and specialty photo products.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/richmondprolab
• Facebookfacebook.com/richmondprofessionallab
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/richmond-professional-lab
• Instagraminstagram.com/richmondprolab

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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