Supporting the Mexican analog film community to authentically express their unique creativity – one photographer at a time

I'm Deval 'Pino' Shah from McAllen, Texas, USA. I deliver everything related to analog film photography to your doorstep anywhere in Mexico.

The goal I have been working on since early 2023 is to visit all 32 states of Mexico to make analog film photography products available to people who want to authentically express their unique creativity. I don't want Mexico to be an afterthought. I want the analog film community in Mexico to be able to get new and innovative products as soon as they are available to the rest of the world. At a reasonable cost.

I also work with manufacturers that have special discounts for educational institutions.

1. 70 varieties of 35mm and 120 medium format roll films. Arista.edu, CatLABS, CineStill, Ferrania, Flic Film, Fujifilm, Harman Photo, Ilford, JCH, Kodak, Lomography, ORWO, Rollei, Reflx Lab, Santa Color and more.
   
   
2. Film developing supplies, including developing tanks, reels, chemicals, etc. Adox, Arista Premium, ARS-Imago, Bellini, Bergger, Bostick & Sullivan, CineStill, EcoPro, Flic Film, Formulary, Fujifilm, Ilford, JOBO, Kodak, LegacyPro, Paterson, Rollei, Unicolor, Zone Imaging and more.
   
   
3. 35mm and 120 Medium Format Film Cameras. Everything from disposable film cameras, Kodak Reto 35mm half frame cameras and fully serviced vintage cameras come with a 30 day warranty. Canon, Carl Zeiss, Hasselblad, Holga, Kodak Reto, Mamiya, Olympus, Pentax, Rolleicord, Rolleiflex, Widelux, Yashica and more.
   
   
4. Excellent camera bags (cases, shoulder bags, messengers) and straps made by Long Weekend Gear.

RETAIL BUYERS - HOW TO PLACE AN ORDER

Please place the order on the website and pay using the corresponding option. The shipping, border tax, and border crossing fee may be added to your invoice depending on the total of your purchase. If you don't see an item you need, please contact me on Instagram at @artbypino or send me a WhatsApp message at +1 (956) 492-7140.

Your products will be shipped and tracking information will be sent to you. Tracking information will only be active once the package has crossed over to the Mexican side and is in the possession of the shipping company. This process can take several days.

That's it. Very simple.

STEPS TO PLACE A WHOLESALE ORDER

If you are looking for a discount for buying larger quantities (minimum order has to be USD 500 in order to get the discounts mentioned in the link below), continue reading. To see the wholesale prices, follow the link below:

Más de 70 variedades de cartuchos de 35 mm, formato 110 y cámaras Lomography, películas de formato medio 120, película Polaroid y cámaras instantáneas, y accesorios

Please contact me via WhatsApp and provide a list of items you would like to purchase with desired quantities. Please include your full name, business name (if you have one), shipping address, email, and phone number. I will send you the total and a link to send payment.

The following charges will apply to your wholesale order:

1. Border Crossing Fee of USD 50 per box of maximum size of 14x14x14 inches, 10-12 kgs. If your purchases exceed 12 kgs, another box fee will be assessed along with the charges below,
2. Shipping and insurance costs of USD 65 per box, and
3. Border tax based on declared value.

Based on the past two years of shipping products to Mexico, the above charges are cost-effective when your order is about USD 1,500. This allows you to spread the cost over a good number of products. But, your order can be any amount over USD 500 to get the wholesale discount. Otherwise, retail prices as shown on the website will apply. Catalog prices will not apply.

I will email you your total with a Stripe link to make the payment. If you wish to pay via PayPal, an additional 6% fee plus a 10% currency exchange fee will be added. If you prefer to pay through Shopify, an additional 5% processing fee will apply. If you use the Stripe link I send you, no additional fees will apply.

Once I have received your payment, I will work to fulfill your order with my suppliers and manufacturers. Once the products are received, everything is packed and the shipment is handed over to a border agent who will cross the shipment to the Mexican side, declare the products at the border, and pay the border tax based on the invoice generated. The agent will then hand over the shipment to the appropriate shipping company or Pak Mail on the Mexican side.

Most shipments are made via Estafeta service. An appropriate carrier will be selected if you are located in a remote area where Estafeta does not deliver. For your first Wholesale order, it can take up to 4 weeks for you to receive it from the time you make a payment. Subsequent wholesale orders will be much quicker.

Deval 'Pino' Shah

McAllen, Texas
+1 (956) 492-7140 WhatsApp

https://www.Instagram.com/artbypino

The advantages of buying from me are:

1. Your purchases are delivered safely to your door in Mexico. Let's say you've purchased wholesale film photography products from the US. In the US, the time, effort, and uncertainty involved in getting products in good condition to ship to Mexico is well known. If you have a friend or family member bring it, there's the added uncertainty that the items will be opened at the border or, worse, X-rayed. With me, your products arrive safe and sound at your doorstep anywhere in Mexico.
   
   
2. I provide a reliable source of supply. If you are starting a film photography business, it is important to have a supplier who can provide you with products on a consistent basis.
   
   
3. You have access to someone knowledgeable about all aspects of analog film photography, from equipment to film to chemistry. If I don't know the answer, I know who to call to get the answer. If all you want is the lowest prices or free shipping, consider purchasing from BH Photo or another website that ships to Mexico. If you value buying from someone with whom you can communicate via Instagram or WhatsApp and who can guide you and answer your questions, continue reading this page.
   
   
4. I will add you to my special WhatsApp group for wholesale buyers. In this group I share news about upcoming products, product updates, industry news, special discounted prices, and availability of hard to find products.
   
   
5. I am a one-stop source for all photography products. A one-stop shop. You have one knowledgeable person to deal with and they send you all the products in one shipment. No need to deal with multiple companies.
   
   
6. I am often able to source newly released or hard-to-find products at reasonable prices, allowing my buyers to be among the first in Mexico to receive such products.

The disadvantages of buying from me are:

1. If your only consideration is price, I am not the right seller.
   
   
2. If you buy products occasionally, Amazon Mexico or Mercado Libre may be better for you. Check their prices as well as movie stores in Mexico that buy from me.