Originally posted by 89Y49Si Correct, I could've put them through LR to get the colour and everything how I would like. But I feel that takes away from shooting film, I'd rather just leave it how it came out.
If you print your color negatives with a darkroom enlarger, then you are adjusting for color balance and contrast. If you scan your negatives, you are either adjusting or using an algorithmic 'preset'. If you are leaving it to a lab (or someone else), they are doing it for you, maybe using machine presets (that would likely be a digital 'machine').
Either way, the images from your negatives have been post-processed. If you want no control or responsibility over this step, fair enough.
Good luck finding the perfect film.