In 1971, Isgo and his wife Anoush started Isgo Lepejian Custom Photo Lab in a 500 sq. foot location in Burbank, California. Isgo’s amazing talent for black and white fine art prints soon gave him a large and loyal following by some of the most important photographers in Los Angeles. A trademark signature to his pioneering work was his use of diffusion filters, which “softened” skin and gave portraits a “glowing” effect.

The oldest Lepejian son decided to follow in his fathers footsteps with a love of photography at fourteen years old. In 1978, Baret began printing in his own style while being constantly inspired and carefully taught by Isgo. Father and son would eventually be the most successful black and white printers on the west coast.

Vic Lepejian, Baret’s younger brother, came into the business in 1988. A self-taught computer genius, his vision of a digital future was a decade before it’s time. Vic was then and is now responsible for bringing the digital world into his family’s business and for always keeping Isgo’s Lab ahead of the technology curve.

In July of 2004, Baret and Vic Lepejian acquired ownership of A&I. It was turbulent times in the industry; film was noticeably tapering off and local labs were struggling with finding digital solutions. But, with a 30 year history in the industry, the family was up to the task.

A&I now celebrates several huge accomplishments, including the renovation of and move to the original A&I Hollywood location on Highland, a complete remodel and new full digital department in Santa Monica. Throughout the moving, construction and transition, A&I has upheld their commitment to maintain the impeccable quality that David and “Ish” established as the best from the very beginning.

Today, the A&I client base includes renowned celebrity, fashion, stock, editorial, advertising, nature, portrait, wedding and fine art photographers, as well as students and photographic artists whose work defies categorization. With our Southern California location and a national clientele, A&I earns new customers daily by delivering on its commitment to provide consistently superior services and personalized attention.

"A&I helps professionals and industry leaders by being a full-service team,” says owner Baret Lepejian. “We work personally to consult with photographers and a range of institutions, whether they be a small, private elementary school or the world’s leading stock photo agency. We discuss, find and meet the particular needs of our clients by assuring the best, most efficient and most cost effective services. We pride ourselves in the range and quality of our digital services, while still maintaining the best film processing and traditional printing available. Clients worldwide entrust us by uploading their digital files or shipping their film to A&I."