Business Details
41 Years
experience
Professional Photo Services in Knoxville
Fleetwood Photo has been serving photographers and memory preservation needs since 1985. Founded by Frank and Doris Distefano, our Knoxville-based business evolved from pioneering one-hour photofinishing in 1981 to becoming a comprehensive photo and print solutions provider. We specialize in traditional film developing, digital print production, and advanced digitization services for photos, videos, and documents. Our team of experts with over 85 years of combined experience ensures archival-quality results using on-site processing facilities. Located on Bearden Hill at 6504 Kingston Pike, we offer convenient drive-thru access and night-drop services while maintaining membership in leading industry organizations like PPA and PMA.We preserve family legacies through VHS-to-DVD transfers, 8mm film digitization, and photo restoration while supporting local artists and businesses with custom framing and commercial printing solutions. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through 300dpi scanning standards, museum-grade materials, and guaranteed longevity of prints exceeding 80 years without fading.
Services
Photo Prints
Canvas Prints
Film Developing
Video Transfer
Custom Framing
Photo Scanning
Business Printing
Digital Archiving
Print Restoration
Promotional Products
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in professional photofinishing and memory preservation
- Our team provides archival quality prints guaranteed to last 80+ years without fading
- We maintain on-site processing facilities for complete quality control
- Our drive-thru window and night-drop services offer convenient 24/7 access
- We specialize in digitizing rare formats including 8mm film and VHS tapes
Services
Film Developing
Our traditional film developing service combines expert analysis with archival-quality materials. Each negative receives personalized inspection to optimize color, density, and sharpness. Digital delivery options include email links for social media sharing while physical prints maintain longevity of at least 80 years without fading. This service caters to both casual photographers and professionals seeking reliable analog-to-digital conversion.
Video Transfer
We convert VHS tapes, 8mm film, and other analog formats to digital media with DVD, Blu-ray, or USB drive options. Our preservation process includes creating multiple copies for family distribution while maintaining original media integrity. The service addresses both personal legacy preservation and commercial archive needs through secure on-site handling by trained archiving experts.
Photo Scanning
Professional scanning services convert printed photos, documents, and memorabilia to 300dpi digital files. Our process includes front/back scanning of materials ranging from family recipes to historical certificates while ensuring physical item protection. Customers receive organized digital storage on preferred media formats with all originals returned post-processing, maintaining complete data control and security.
Custom Framing
Over 30 years of framing expertise supports both single-item and extensive collection projects. We offer museum-grade glass, premium matting options, and floating frame solutions for canvas prints. The service combines aesthetic enhancement with protective preservation techniques to maintain artwork and photographic value through generations.
Business Printing
Full-service commercial printing includes signage, promotional products, and display graphics tailored to business needs. Our solutions serve local artists, photographers, and companies requiring professional-grade materials. The service extends to collaborative project development with design experts, ensuring brand consistency across printed and digital media formats.
Questions
What are your business hours?
We are open Monday-Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-2pm, and closed on Sundays.
Do you offer photo restoration services?
Yes, we provide professional photo restoration for damaged or aging photographs using digital enhancement techniques.
Can you digitize old home movies?
We convert VHS tapes, 8mm, and 16mm film to digital formats including DVD, Blu-ray, and USB drives.
Do you have design assistance for custom projects?
Yes, our professional designers offer free consultations for custom framing, invitations, and business materials.
How are prints handled from mobile devices?
We provide in-store kiosk assistance for printing photos directly from smartphones and digital devices.
What locations do you serve?
Primarily serving Knoxville, TN with potential service to surrounding areas for commercial clients.
