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, Bergger, CineStill, Ferrania, FOMAPAN, 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.

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.

RETAIL BUYERS - HOW TO PLACE AN ORDER

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 your purchase total. 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. Include a link from FreeStyle Photo and Imaging, BH Photo Video, or any other website for a faster response.

For information on how the product ships to you, scroll towards the end of the page for details.

STEPS TO PLACE A WHOLESALE ORDER

If you are looking for a discount for buying larger quantities (minimum order has to be USD 1,500 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 want to purchase with desired quantities
• your full name, business name (if you have one)
• shipping address
• email, and phone number

The following three charges will apply to your wholesale order:

1. Border Crossing Fee:
   
   A box of approximately 14x14x14 inches, 14 kgs, $50
   For 14-20 kgs, the fee will be $75
   For 20.01 to 50 kgs, the fee will be $100
   
   
2. Economy Shipping and Insurance costs:
   
   $65 per box (14 kgs)
   $75 (20 kgs)
   $100 (50 kgs)
   
   
3. The Border Tax is based on declared value.

Based on the past two years of shipping products to Mexico, the above charges are cost-effective when your minimum order is about $1,500. This allows you to spread the cost over a good number of products. 

Example: Your minimum order is $1,500.

Add a Border Crossing Fee of $50

Add Shipping and Insurance, $65

TOTAL $1,500 + 50 + 65 = $1,615

You cannot combine prices from the website with the catalog prices. Also, special offers that include shipping, as posted on Instagram or any other online platform, cannot be combined with wholesale orders but may be combined with website orders. Large volumes (2.5L and above) of liquids will not count towards the minimum order value when calculating the free shipping threshold.

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 - 16% extra - will be added. An additional 5% processing fee will apply if you prefer to pay through Shopify. No additional fees will apply if you use the Stripe link I sent you.

HOW DOES SHIPPING WORK? HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO RECEIVE YOUR ORDER?

This shipping process applies to ALL orders. Read it carefully, whether it is a single roll of film or a wholesale shipment.

Normal shipping for retail orders varies from 5 to 14 working days. It may take up to 4 weeks for first-time wholesale orders (orders over $1,500) to receive your order when you pay. Subsequent orders are quicker.

STEPS

1. Order placed
2. Payment received
3. Items ordered from the supplier if not in stock. Items advertised online, including Instagram, are in stock. Wholesale orders may require ordering from a supplier.
4. Most shipments are made via the Estafeta service. Liquid chemistry can ONLY be shipped via ground service, not express service. An appropriate carrier will be selected if you are located in a remote area where Estafeta does not deliver. The fastest and the most expensive service is DHL Express. If you need non-liquid chemistry products shipped via DHL, request a quote for it
   Item(s) are packed, the shipping label is generated, and a notification may be sent to your email address. See #6 below
5. The package is delivered to a border crossing agent who may take 1-3 working days to cross the package to the Mexican side. He declares the package to the Mexican border authorities and pays the required border tax. It is important to note that we have experienced inconsistencies at the border, and we have no control over how the Mexican border authorities treat a package or decide to assess a higher tax or ask for a cash bribe. These things can cause delays and increase the cost of your order that you will be responsible for
6. The border crossing agent drops the package at the shipping company or Pak Mail. The tracking information becomes active 24 hours after the package has been dropped off (Monday-Thursday). If the package is dropped off on Friday or Saturday, it will not become active until Tuesday after 12.01 am

Deval 'Pino' Shah

McAllen, Texas

+1 (956) 492-7140 WhatsApp

https://www.Instagram.com/artbypino