Version 1.0: Official Launch
Released: June 17, 2025
Introduction
This initial release marks the full public launch of the PhotoLab35.com website and its entire suite of tools and documentation. The platform is designed as a complete ecosystem for photographers who appreciate analog aesthetics within a digital workflow.
Core Pages & Site Structure
- index.html
- The main landing page that serves as the entry point to the site.
- home.html
- The central hub introducing the mission and philosophy of PhotoLab35.
- tools.html
- A visual gallery of all available tools, acting as a quick launchpad for users.
- intructions.html
- A hub that provides a brief overview of each tool and links to its detailed 'About' page.
- releasenotes.html
- The main page that lists and links to all versioned release notes.
- about.html
- A detailed page explaining the story behind the site and the creator's vision.
- contact.html
- A page with a simple form for users to get in touch with questions or feedback.
- privacypolicy.html
- A dedicated page outlining the site's commitment to user privacy and data handling.
- disclaimer.html
- An important notice regarding the nature of the tool simulations and site affiliations.
The PhotoLab35 Tool Suite
- RetroLab
- The flagship photo editor for applying a wide range of film emulations, camera profiles, grain, vignettes, and borders.
- Half-Frame Tool
- Simulates the distinct vertical crop and aesthetic of classic half-frame film cameras.
- WaterMark Tool
- Protects and brands images by applying a text watermark, with options for color, opacity, and batch processing.
- WhiteBorder Tool
- A simple utility to add a clean, classic white border to any image with customizable thickness.
- ShootSort Tool
- An organizational tool that generates a standardized, non-destructive folder structure for new photo shoots.
- MetaNote Tool
- A digital notebook for film photographers to create detailed metadata records for each roll of film.
- LightRead Tool
- A utility that reads the EXIF data from a digital photo to provide an exposure reference for manual or film cameras.