Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Professional Photographic Finishing Services for High-End Portraits
Mid-South Color Labs has been a leader in photographic finishing services since 1957, dedicated to quality and customer satisfaction. Our 15,000-square-foot facility utilizes state-of-the-art technology and skilled technicians to deliver custom solutions for professional photographers. We specialize in hand-crafted products like stripped canvas prints, painter portraits, and Giclee fine art prints, ensuring each piece meets the highest standards of artistry. Our commitment to personalized service allows us to adapt to client needs, fostering long-term relationships built on trust and excellence.With decades of experience, we provide archival-quality products that elevate brands and exceed client expectations. Our philosophy centers on the belief that the sale is complete only when the customer is fully satisfied. We serve clients coast to coast and internationally, maintaining a reputation for precision, consistency, and innovation in color reproduction.
Services
Giclee Fine Art Printing
Painter Portraits
Brilliance Metal Prints
Hand-Stripped Canvas
Custom Framing
Portrait Retouching
Commercial Imaging
Archival Archiving
ROES Order Software
Large Format Printing
Details
- Year established: 1957
Highlights and features
- We offer hand-stripped canvas prints with lacquer finishing for superior texture and durability.
- Our painter portraits combine photographic realism with digital brushstroke enhancements for unique artistry.
- We provide custom framing solutions with Larson Juhl and Museum Classic options for professional presentation.
- Our Giclee fine art prints use archival inks with 80+ year display life for color accuracy.
- We maintain a 15,000-square-foot facility with state-of-the-art equipment for precise color calibration.
What people say
Exceptional print quality
Personalized customer service
Reliable delivery times
Archival quality materials
Artistic enhancements
Services
Giclee Fine Art Printing
Our Giclee fine art prints use 10-color Ultrachrome K3 inks on optical brightener-free canvas for 80+ year display life. The 100+ year certified archival quality ensures color accuracy under any lighting conditions. Each print undergoes precise color calibration to match your monitor profile for consistent results.
Painter Portraits
We transform photographs into hand-painted style artworks using digital brushstroke techniques. Our artists apply contour enhancements and oil accents to create gallery-quality pieces. The final product combines photographic realism with traditional painting textures for distinctive visual impact.
Brilliance Metal Prints
Brilliance metal prints use polyester-based photographic material mounted on aluminum substrates for vibrant color reproduction. The high-gloss surface enhances skin tones and shadow detail while preventing material bowing. Available with multiple mounting options for commercial and residential applications.
Hand-Stripped Canvas
Our proprietary canvas mounting process embeds prints into fabric threads using heat-activated adhesives. Real lacquer finishing protects against UV degradation while enhancing depth perception. Each piece undergoes manual edge refinement for gallery-ready presentation.
Custom Framing
We offer Larson Juhl and Museum Classic framing options with 2,000+ moldings in gold, silver, and wood finishes. Frames include protective backing and hanging hardware for immediate display readiness. Custom sizing accommodates standard and specialty print dimensions.
People
Brooks Clayton
Founder
Led Mid-South Color Labs for 40+ years, transforming it into a trusted name in photographic finishing. Pioneered hand-stripped canvas techniques and maintained strict quality control until his passing in 2025.
Questions
What professional portrait services do you offer?
We provide Giclee fine art printing, painter portraits, hand-stripped canvas, custom framing, and retouching services for professional photographers.
How do your canvas printing techniques differ from competitors?
Our hand-stripped process embeds prints into canvas threads with heat-activated adhesives, finished with protective lacquer for superior texture and durability.
What framing options are available?
We offer Larson Juhl and Museum Classic frames in multiple finishes with custom sizing options for immediate display readiness.
Do you provide international shipping?
Yes, we serve clients coast to coast in the US and internationally with reliable delivery options.
How can I track my order status?
Registered clients can access real-time order tracking through our online portal using their account credentials.
What archival standards do you maintain?
Our Giclee prints use 10-color Ultrachrome K3 inks with 80+ year display life, certified for 100+ years under proper display conditions.
Reviews (2)
Shelley Vandervelde
Jun 19, 2020
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Amazing paintings of my portraits and printed with the utmost attention to detail! They now offer framing as well! Service and support is outstanding.
Machele Miely
Feb 24, 2018
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I recently purchased some Luma Vue panels from Mid-South Color Labs. When I sent them my artwork, one of their folks contacted me, to ask if I had a better file, because my image would have been pixelated. That they took this extra step to ensure my satisfaction meant a lot. One of my panels arrived with a slightly different plug. usually not a big deal but this is going in a fancy spot, and Whoosh!
New plug sent and a return label to get the old one back. There was a defect in the paint on one of the panels. Again, WHOOSH! Replacement panel sent. Their customer service is remarkably incredible. I can't wait to place my next order with Mid-South Color Labs. I wish all the suppliers I worked with made doing business with them this easy.
New plug sent and a return label to get the old one back. There was a defect in the paint on one of the panels. Again, WHOOSH! Replacement panel sent. Their customer service is remarkably incredible. I can't wait to place my next order with Mid-South Color Labs. I wish all the suppliers I worked with made doing business with them this easy.