The Image Flow

Mill Valley, United States

5

11 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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Telephone:
+1 415-388-3569
Website:
www.theimageflow.com
Address:
401 Miller Ave Ste A, Mill Valley, CA, 94941
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
2.6 miBridgeway & Ebbtide Ave
2.7 miBridgeway & Coloma St
2.8 miBridgeway & Harbor Dr
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Parking
Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
By Appointment Only
No

Today

Today –
Local time (Mill Valley) 9:42 AM Saturday, May 24, 2025

Business hours

Monday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday –
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

We’re open Monday — Friday for all services, and on Saturday and Sunday for workshops and other special events.

We provide the tools and support for your photographic imagination to run wild. From photo classes to printing and studio space, The Image Flow has you covered. Our staff and instructors are all working photographers or have extensive experience in the arts. To make the perfect print, we’ll guide you through the maze of cropping, retouching, color correction, and paper selection to best match your image.

Printing & Photo services

* Large Format Digital Printing

* Film scanning

* Art Reproduction & Digital Capture

* Retouching & Image Restoration

* Portrait & Product Photography

Photography & Photoshop Education

* Group photo classes & workshops (6 – 12 students)

* One-​on-​one personalized training

* Portfolio & exhibition development

Professional Photo Studio Rental

* 800 sq ft & 400 sq ft spaces

* Natural light & blackout

* Lighting & grip available

* Digital Hasselblad available

The Image Flow is a great place to throw a party! Contact us to start planning your next event.

History

Established in 2008.

Our workshops and classes, designed for the first-​time photographer to the budding professional cover everything from basic digital shooting and processing to the advanced alternative processes, as well as one-​on-​one instruction and portfolio reviews.

We offer exhibition-​quality printing services, fine art reproduction, image retouching and restoration, and professional photographic services. From simple product shots, to executive portraits and large-​scale productions, the talent is under the roof. The Image Flow was founded by Stuart Schwartz, a 30-​year veteran in the business. We help local businesses improve the quality of the photographs they use to promote their products and services.

Our 800-​square-​foot rental studio can accommodate everything from tabletop still-​life to small vehicles. We also have traditional and alternative process darkrooms available for rent by the hour or by the day.

Meet the Business Owner

Stuart S.

Business Owner

Stuart Schwartz spent the first half of his career as an advertising junkie both in Europe and San Francisco, photographing print campaigns and directing television commercials for big-​name clients such as Apple, Levis, IBM, Ford, Mercedes-​Benz, Bank of America, and Swissair.

He founded The Image Flow in 2008 to meet the modern need for exhibition-​quality digital photographic printing, and to serve as a community gathering space for unique photography workshops and events. The current studio and gallery space has allowed him to broaden his vision for The Image Flow to include additional classrooms, more printing capacity, and a rental studio.

He continues to shoot with select commercial clients, while also running The Image Flow and sharing his knowledge of the practice and business of photography through workshops and one-​on-​one consultations.

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11 reviews of The Image Flow

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Place rating: 5
Novato, CA
I just finished a Night Photography class at The Image Flow. The teacher was Hendrik Paul, a very talented photographic artist. We met first for a 2 hour lecture, had 2 separate photo shoots and got to critique each others photos last night. The teacher and course was extraordinary and as a result I learned a new art form with my camera. I look forward to other classes! I also had private lessons in Lightroom with Nathan. Technology is NOT my thing and he successfully helped with organizing the disorganization I had created! My lessons with him have enabled me to create better images and understanding the powerful tools within Lightroom. This is a first rate company with professionals that are truly there to empower us to be better photographers. I HIGHLY recommend them!!!
Place rating: 5
Mill Valley, CA
If you
1. want to learn how to use your newly acquired digital camera (or any other type of camera) in a mode different than automatic,
2. think you could never understand how to use iOS, shutter speed and aperture to take a good picture,
3. want to take a photography workshop (portrait, landscape, architecture, different types of printing, iPhone, and so many more),
4. need to sit, relax and read photography books for inspiration,
5. are interested in travel photography workshops (Cuba, Hawaii, Joshua Tree, Salton Sea and many more),
6. are interested in hearing National Geographic speakers, art historian lectures and many more,
7. are new to, or confused by, Lightroom and would find Lightroom and Photoshop classes to be helpful,
8. would you like to meet people with similar photographic interests,
9. want professional printing done on your photos or artwork,
10. want to visit and learn from people who will inspire and help you achieve your photographic best,
then go to the Image Flow for all of this and more! Check out all they have to offer
(
), and then head over to meet the wonderful people who will help you achieve your photographic best! I’ve done/​am doing all of the above and can highly recommend their fantastic services. But best of all, you will feel welcome there by everyone. We are so fortunate to have Stuart Schwartz and his crew of experts in Mill Valley!
Place rating: 5
Mill Valley, CA
Great photography instruction on a wide range of topics relating to photography. Individual sessions are very useful as well. Excellent quality printing with help in handling questions about sizing, paper quality, etc. A wonderful resource for our community.
Place rating: 5
Mill Valley, CA
I took a Photo Essentials class with The Image Flow. It was an excellent class that offered a perfect balance between the artistic and the technical sides of photography. Stuart and Matt are great teachers and are committed to helping people become better photographers. The class is very well organized and a lot of fun. I highly recommend it!
A pleasant surprise in taking the class was discovering all the Image Flow has to offer. It has a gallery, a photography lecture series, a shooting studio, a lab, and a high quality printing service. They have created a really nice community around all things photography!
Place rating: 5
Mill Valley, CA
As a burgeoning photographer, The Image Flow has been central to my success in the past two years. I have taken many of the superb, professional classes, shown my work in the gallery and have had all my photographs printed here exclusively. I would not have achieved all that I have in such a short period of time without the excellent instruction by Matt on Lightroom and Photoshop skills, as well as the supportive teaching and mentoring by Stuart from growing my portfolio and critiquing works in progress, to learning new camera and lighting skills. The friendly atmosphere, the exquisite print quality, the many opportunities to expand my knowledge of photography through classes and lectures keeps me coming back.
The Image Flow is one of Mill Valley’s greatest community assets, and a growing community collective and meeting spot for local photographers, artists, teachers and students. I highly recommend checking out all that The Image Flow has to offer and visiting their galley during Marin Open Studios.
Place rating: 5
San Rafael, CA
We rented image flow’s space for a wedding rehearsal dinner for thirty people. With their photo gallery, the setting was beautiful. Our guests could mingle with each other looking at the art. The large photo area was used for the rehearsal and photos. Stewart, Jackie and Matt were very helpful. Jackie is a wonderful chef and can really make great items, from tapas to full on dinners. Thanks for helping create a wonderful evening. Also, easy to get to with lots of free parking! Great value.
Place rating: 5
San Anselmo, CA
Their new place is the bomb! And Katie is the best =)
Place rating: 5
Mill Valley, CA
I simply wandered in with a National Archives photo I wanted enlarged, not even sure if they dealt with individuals. To my pleasant surprise they took lots of time with my photo and delivered a stunning reproduction in a week. A great asset for our town.
Place rating: 5
Sausalito, CA
I got to know the guys at ImageFlow when they became a pick up/​drop off location for borrowlenses, a lens rental company. Stuart Schwartz and Matt are both extremely knowledgeable and dedicated to photography. I’ve been an amateur photographer for 40 years. In a couple of hours Stuart gave me a completely different outlook on my work. His one-​on-​one sessions are fantastic and I can’t wait to take his photo course.
Also, they encourage folks to get their photos off of their computer and onto the wall. What a concept???
Place rating: 5
Larkspur, CA
Just took their Photoshop Essentials class and was impressed after the very first meeting.
It’s a seven week class and a bit on the pricey side. I’d been looking for a class to learn more about my camera and photography in general. Their class description was the closest I had come to finding what I was looking for.
After the first class, I felt like I had already gotten my money’s worth! Stuart and Matt are very knowledgeable, patient, informative and helpful.
There is instruction on using your camera, lighting, weekly assignments, using editing software in addition to viewing and discussing the class’ weekly pictures.
The class size is not too big and not too small. It’s just the right size for individual help while also having a wide enough variety of style, opinons and photography experience.
I was VERY happy I chose to attend and highly recommend them for classes and all their other services! You won’t be disappointed!
Place rating: 5
Pittsburgh, PA
I worked with Stuart Schwartz and Jeff Young recently on a project for the not-​for-​profit organization where I work, and they are the best. Jeff managed to take excellent photos despite the notoriously poor lighting in our Auditorium. Even though he was doing the photography pro bono, the time he committed to the project and the quality of his photos would be worthy of a top-​dollar photographer. He was very friendly and accommodating – even though the subjects could be challenging to corral and capture in the optimally flattering way. I would highly recommend the Image Flow!
A very reputable source has also told me that their Photoshop services are excellent.