Create, Develop, Celebrate: National Harbor's First Social Photography Lab

What’s Included?

For Public sessions (Mini Photo-Shoot & Develop/Camera Sign-Out & Develop), all participants will receive between 15-20 black and white images to develop, and continue the session in the darkroom by printing one (1) of these images in your choice of a 8x10, 5x7, or 3x5 size print. Customers will then enjoy the fun of our 360 camera!

For Private sessions, customers will receive all the above with the exception of the 360 camera (see “promotions” for more info regarding this option). Additionally, one (1) table will be provided for guest to use.

What are your group rates?

Bookings between 1 to 4 customers receive 10% discount.

Bookings between 5 to 25 customers receive 15% discount.

Bookings with 26 customers receive 20% discount.

Where are you located?

136 Waterfront St, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Are Kids Welcomed?

Of course! KIDS AGES 10-17 ARE WELCOMED!

How Can I contact you?

Please Call Us During our normal busniess hours: 833-747-6338 or email us at hello@sipndevelop.com.

STORE CREDIT POLICY

Store credits at Sip & Develop are subject to the following terms and conditions: ELIGIBLE USES: Store credits may ONLY be applied toward photography session bookings Valid for all standard photography packages including:
• Camera Sign-out & Develop
• Mini-Photo Shoot & Develop
• Single Studio Portrait
• Do It Yourself Developing
RESTRICTIONS: Store credits cannot be used for:
• Merchandise purchases
• Alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages
• Digitizing services
• Gift card purchases
• Any other products or services not specifically listed under eligible uses
GENERAL TERMS:
• Store credits have no cash value
• Credits are transferable only with explicit management approval
• Must be used in full at time of booking
• Cannot be combined with other promotional offers
• Subject to availability
EXPIRATION:
• Store credits must be used within 12 months of issuance
• Expired credits cannot be reinstated or extended
• For questions regarding store credits or transfer requests, please contact our management team.

What is Your Refund Policy?

We have a firm no refund policy. Cancellations made 24+ hours in advance of the event will be issued a store credit for the full amount paid, toward a make-up session, that occurs within 30 days of the original reservation.

Note: All reschedules will incur a $25.00 rescheduling fee.

Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice or failure to show will not have the option to receive a store credit or reschedule. This includes reservations that were made less than 24 hours before the start of the event.

What is Your Reschedule Policy?

Seats are allotted on a “First Pay, First Reserve Basis”. Other customers cannot reserve your time slot after you book it. However, we do understand that situations arise in which you must reschedule your reservation. In this event, customers must request to reschedule prior to the start of their scheduled session; customers failing to do so will not receive a store credit.

Note: Customers will be charged a rescheduling service fee of $25.00 per booking when requesting to reschedule for a public session.

HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR A PRIVATE EVENT?

Email us at hello@sipndevelop.com , and tell us all about your event needs so we can schedule a meeting and get you signed up for the event/party!

CAN KIDS COME TO PRIVATE EVENTS?

Of course – kids come with their parents, grandparents, etc, all the time and they have a blast. We accept children starting at 10 years of age. Children under 13 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY FOR PRIVATE EVENTS/PARTY?

You must cancel 72 hours or more before your scheduled event, we will reschedule you at that time for the make-up session of your choice that occurs within the next thirty (30) days, pending availability. Please note – such changes will incur an additional $125 reschedule fee. a second cancellation, even if it is within thirty (30) days will result in the forfeiture of your booking. If you do not cancel within 72 hours of your scheduled event (including those bookings made less than 24 hours before the start of the event) or fail to show, you will not have the option to reschedule Due to the nature of our events, our policy is no refunds, no credits and no option to reschedule.

Sip & Develop reserves the right to cancel events for any reason. Registrants will be notified prior to the event’s start time and refunds will be processed accordingly.

WHAT IS YOUR NO-SHOW/LATE POLICY FOR PUBLIC SESSIONS?

Unfortunately, we are not able to provide a store credit or reschedule you if you do not contact us prior and miss your event. However, if you contact us prior to the start of your scheduled session, you have the option to reschedule and pay the $25.00 rescheduling service fee.

Can I bring my own food or drinks?

We do allow some food and non-alcoholic beverages for our Public and Private Events. Our staff will provide more information regarding what type of food and non-alcoholic drinks are allowed.

HOW DO YOU IDENTIFY MINORS?

Anyone under the age of 21 will be identified by wearing a wristband. Sip & Develop does accept vertical ID’s — Primarily because a customer may have recently turned 21 years of age and has yet to receive his/her horizontal ID. In most jurisdictions, letting minors drink in your establishment - even as an innocent mistake – can result in fines for our business and criminal citations for our employees. We’re dedicated to providing legal alcohol service and protecting our employees. 100% ID checks are performed for all customers. We appreciate your understanding.

CAN I USE A 10% DISCOUNT/PROMO CODE FOR AN EVENT/PRIVATE PARTY?

Unfortunately, this discount cannot be applied to our private parties. However, you are allowed to apply credit from a gift card! Check with the business for special promotions at time of purchase.

WHERE DO I PARK?

Parking info can be found by clicking  https://g.co/kgs/KrTPZ4  or scrolling down the private events page tab at the bottom of that page (Parking Directions)!

CAN I COME TO AN EVENT WITHOUT RESERVING A SEAT IN ADVANCE?

Sure! But we recommend signing up in advance to ensure you have a saved seat. If our class is sold out, we won’t have a seat for you and we’ll feel bad!

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PROMO, VOUCHER CODES, AND GIFT CERTIFICATES?

A promo code is a discount code that you receive from us directly via an email promotion or occasionally from the burgundy banner found at the top of our website. Valid promo codes can be used towards all public sessions (with the exception of private parties) and provide an immediate discount at checkout. Combining multiple promo codes is not allowed under any circumstances. Customers bookings received using multiple promo codes will reflect in the customer paying the price difference minus the unauthorized promo code(s) used.

A voucher code is a code that you receive from Customer Service when canceling your reservations. The voucher code must be used to reschedule your session within 30 days from your original reservation date.

A Gift Card is a unique code sent via email or given to you by another person.

Please note: Posting any of our codes, including gift cards to any 3rd party site is prohibited. Also, coupons/codes/promotions taken from any 3rd party sites are not valid and will not be accepted.

WHAT IS YOUR BAD WEATHER POLICY?

Our first concern is for the safety of our guests and instructors. When extreme weather is an issue (i.e. hurricanes, blizzards, etc), we’ll consult with some neighboring businesses and then make a decision as to whether we will cancel the session or not.

Public Sessions– If we cancel the session we will notify all guests that have signed up in advance immediately, via email. If we remain open, and you are coming from a distance or are not comfortable attending the session, please send us an email and we would be happy to help you reschedule your session to a date that occurs within the next 30 days.

Private Parties– We will reach out to the party organizer immediately if we close due to weather. If we remain open, and your group is unable to attend due to weather, shoot us an email and we will happily reschedule your event to a date that occurs within the next 30 days. Groups that opt to reschedule with less than 24 hours notice, due to weather, will not incur a facility fee of $125.

What is your privacy policy? Our privacy policy can be found  here !

What's included in your development sessions?

Our 90-minute development sessions give you hands-on experience in our darkroom. Depending on your package choice, you'll either work with photos from our cameras ($65), a mini-photo shoot ($65), or your own film ($45). All sessions include expert guidance and necessary chemicals.

Do I need photography experience?

Not at all! Our packages are designed for both beginners and experienced photographers. We provide full instruction and support during your session. Only the "Do It Yourself Developing" package requires previous darkroom experience.

When should I arrive for my session?

For photo shoots, please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled time. If you're renting a camera, you'll need to pick it up 1-24 hours before your session. For development-only sessions, arriving 5-10 minutes early is perfect.

How long does the entire process take?

Development sessions are 90 minutes long. For the Single Studio Portrait package, your photos will be ready for pickup within 2 hours after your session. For all other packages, you'll complete your prints during your session.

What size prints can I make?

We offer three print sizes: 8x10, 5x7, and 3x5. You can choose any of these sizes during your development session.

How many photos will I get?

With our Camera Sign-out and Mini-Photo Shoot packages, you'll get 15-20 exposures. The Single Studio Portrait session provides selected prints from your shoot, while the DIY Developing package includes 5 sheets of photo printing paper.

Is there anything I need to bring?

Just yourself and any personal items you'd like to photograph! We provide all necessary equipment and materials. You will need to sign our Photo Release Waiver before beginning your session.

Can I share my photos on social media?

Absolutely! We'd love to see your work on social media. Feel free to tag us on any of our platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, or TikTok) when sharing your photos.