Color 1 Photo

I have searched high and low for the best print shop for my artwork, and I can tell you that Color 1 is, hands down, the ABSOLUTE BEST.
1) The prints are color true; and actually, this is the only shop — local or chain — that has EVER met this most vital criterea. As a professional artist, I need prints which will be exact duplicates of what is hanging on a gallery wall. While I hate putting anyone else down, I feel like this is too important to tiptoe around. If my computer file of my work is exact enough in color, contrast, and resolution to use on the cds I send to galleries to consider for shows, that file simply cannot be some ink-​bled, dark blob (as is often the case everywhere else); it needs to run true in every way… and Color 1 has got this covered, regardless of the medium of the original, how many colors, or how complex the variation.
2) They have three beautiful paper choices for your work, many different ways to format depending on one’s needs (border, no border, etc, and they’re happy to help you through whatever you might need), and an extremely professional end product (board or foamcore backing and plastic bag come with the print, and I can’t tell you how much stress that relieves for someone like me, who tended to shy away from prints because, before Color 1, they seemed to need so much extra work before they are ready to be sold in a gallery setting).
3) ACTUALLY AFFORDABLE. I cannot stress this enough. As an artist with no steady form of income and very little money more often than not, just knowing that I could run to Color 1 with what little I have in my pocket and receive a beautiful, absolutely professional print to then resell … well, let’s just say that I am never afraid or nervous to spend even my very last cent here because I know that these prints won’t let me down.
4) Carl Cooper, the man who owns and runs the shop, is really, really wonderful. Sometimes I go in there not just with my very last money, but also on my very last leg, at my very last minute (ex: the day before a show opening), and in all states of artistic disarray. Carl has always been so patient, kind, and knowledgeable regarding all my strange questions and requests, and I can’t tell you how important it is for me to know that this shop is really a place I feel comfortable running to — even without makeup on and a paintbrush holding up my hair! Besides, he remembers me from past visits, remembers my orders, and is exactly what I had always dreamed that a friendly, small shop owner would be in a small town… except that, wonderfully enough, he happens to be located downtown in a rather big city.
5) Thankfully for me, he’s located mere blocks away from where I live and work, but this shop is less than a block away from the Pioneer Square Transit Tunnel stop, and, if you’re driving, there’s usually street parking nearby, or, worst case scenario, you might have to pay a few bucks for an hour in a paid lot. Word to the wise, avoid Seahawks and Sounders game days/​nights, and you’ll be fine… but then again, honestly, even adding in gas and parking expenses, Color 1 will still total less than a print at even the cheapest of good-​ish quality chain printers-​even Costco!
My pro-​tip is this: they’re open M-​F, and I know it’s tempting to print elsewhere on the weekend, especially if there’s an impending sale, show, or etc… but, and this has been a hard lesson to learn, it is not worth it. The last time I made the mistake of not waiting until Monday, I literally went to two different shops and spent a ton of money that I really didn’t have in order to get two orders that I couldn’t/would never use professionally. If you’re looking for something right then and there for a sale/​order and it’s the weekend, just tell your customer that it won’t be ready until Monday; not waiting in order to print at Color 1 is a mistake I will never make again.
TL;DR — no need to look any further for greatness, Color 1 is above and beyond everything you could’ve expected or will ever need in every way.

What a special photography find. I needed a peculiar shrunken photo process and the owner patiently worked with sizing, color correction and printing and helped me meet a critical deadline. If you look sideways at the drugstore’s «print-​a-​photo» kiosk and want something expertly done, I super-​recommend this place.

As a professional artist who regularly sells fine art reproductions at shows and galleries, this company has been a godsend for my business. I’ve been searching for the perfect giclée printer for years, and the search ended here. Simply put, Color 1 Photo produces the best giclée prints for the best prices. I cannot recommend them enough.
Their fine art reproductions on German Etching Paper (a thick, watercolor textured surface) are gorgeous to behold. Perfectly color accurate, archival, beautifully packaged and ready-​to-​sell. I was delighted to learn that their fine art prints come shrink-​wrapped with a rigid backing board. I now always pay a little bit extra for the fine art prints, as their prices are a bargain for what you get.
While their print quality and prices are top notch, I feel their customer service deserves special mention:
1) The Staff is always knowledgeable, friendly, and customer-​minded. One time, I put in a last-​minute print order just 20 minutes before close. Despite my procrastination, they fulfilled my order quickly and even kept the store open for 10 minutes after close to complete the transaction.
2) On one occasion, I ordered a set of 12×18 fine art prints, but they didn’t have any 12×18 backing boards in stock. So they gifted me a FREE set of 13×19 prints IN ADDITION to the 12×18 prints I ordered, just to ensure that I would have the proper packaging and backing boards for my prints. Since the packaging is part of the draw of paying extra for fine art prints, I really appreciated their forethought and generosity.
I’m am absolutely delighted to have discovered Color 1 Photo, and would be quite lost without them at this point. They are a honest and reliable business that deserves all the positive word of mouth they get!

The best customer service and quality printing in Seattle. You can’t beat the pricing either. Major props to this place, I could give it 6 stars without a thought.

Fantastic place, fantastic service, fantastic quality at extremely reasonable prices. Thank goodness they exist.

I trusted this company is making a print of my oil painting and I was VERY IMPRESSED! They got my order done in 2 days, right before Christmas and it turned out wonderful. Carl was very helpful and obviously knows what he is talking about. The next time I need a painting copied, Color One is where I will go!

I was quoted a price over the phone. When I went to the store, the quoted price I received was incorrect. Nevertheless, the owner honored the price without any problems. A very nice guy who does good work in a speedy fashion.

Although my design business is located in Arizona, I have several clients in the Seattle Area that I create graphic design banners for. So, several times a year, I use Color 1 Photo to output those large format banners for my clients in Seattle. Color 1 Photo is my choice because they are friendly and conscientious when working on my projects. They have helped me format my files correctly for the best quality output, which potentially saved me and my client from having to output a file more than once, which would have cost additional money. I appreciate the personal service and attention to detail that Color 1 Photo provides and would recommend them to anyone needing color output in Seattle or anywhere else.

These are the kinds of local businesses I love finding. Dropped off a little project in the morning and picked up prints that afternoon. Super-​friendly and clearly very knowledgable as well. Will definitely be back with larger jobs.

One word: FANTASTIC! After years of trial and error with both the big online vendors as well as a couple of the few local printers still in Seattle I’m thrilled to have finally found Color One. Here’s why:
— The Customer Service and demeanor of ALL employees are AMAZING. Exceptional communication, responsiveness, and attention to detail. I’ve never found a more dedicated crew.
— You want quality, YOU GET QUALITY. Their prints are the best in town. They also have a huge array of art display, restoration, and presentation options. If you want something spectacular you will not be disappointed.
— Every starving artist knows cost is a concern. Well, this is the place to go when you are on a budget. In fact, I feel I not only got my money’s worth, I got more for what I paid than I ever could have hoped for.
— If you believe in supporting small businesses please give Color One a try. They genuinely deserve your business and work very hard to earn it.
This place absolutely is «as good as it gets». I’ll be a customer for as long as I live in Seattle. THANK YOU, Color One, FOR MAKING MY CHRISTMAS!

Brick-​and-​Mortar print and photo service shops have been quickly going the proverbial Way of the Buffalo. It’s harder and harder to find local shops, let alone establishments with decades of experience who can produce high-​quality work… everything seems to be online and digital these days.
So I am very happy to have found Color One in the Northeastern section of Pioneer Square.
I recently brought in a project that included scanning some Polaroid prints. They were willing to work with my budget to find a reasonably-​priced solution for what I needed and delivered the work within the week.
Looking at samples of some of their other work (both in-​store and on Facebook), I was impressed with their capabilities. I look forward to working with them on future projects.

I just had trade show graphics printed at ColorOne. The work was excellent and the customer service friendly and professional. The prices were also fair. The guys who run the place have a lot of experience in the business. I would recommend for your large format graphics printing as well as custom photographic enlarging.

Forget the 5 stars all of you get a 10 star rating. Very impressed with the photos the team did for me, especially Jacquie LeFebvre. She has quickly become a very close acquantance to me. She helped me chose the shots i desired, explained everything to me abount the quantity, quality and the price for everything I wanted done. Quite impressed. The guys quicklt went to work and came back with some photos for me that made me very happy when I saw them. In fact, Jacquie is my witness when i have seen the products i have done, I’ve screamed because i was happy with the work they’ve done. I will definitly be going back for more with them in the future. I love you guys for the great quality you did.Thanks.Jacquie, check out the picture I’m including with this review. It’s for you, girl.

My review of color One photo lab will contain information about the four areas that are important to me as a consumer.
1. Service is outstanding in terms of getting product when promised or sooner.
2. Quality of product is excellent. The prints are outstanding and the choice of materials available is very good.
3. Staff is informative, helpful and always ready to provide information and advice so final results are beyond expectations.
4. Pricing is very competitive and considering the quality is really a bargain.
I think you will find that Color One photo lab and their staff is a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend them.