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Welcome to your local indie film lab

We’re Take it Easy, a family-run indie film lab based in Leeds, founded in September 2020 by cousins Liam Henry, Joe Singleton, and partner Nick Baines. Now, our team of friends runs the lab, having developed over 100,000 rolls of film.

We offer both mail-order and drop-in services and are passionate about giving everyone the best film experience possible. We’re more than just a lab – we’re an inclusive space where photographers of all levels can come together, learn, and share through exhibitions, events, and resources.

We’re committed to supporting photographers, big and small, and providing a lab you can trust.

Creating an analogue community

At Take It Easy, we’re passionate about creating a community, and we’re doing that in a variety of ways. We host monthly workshops at our Leeds lab, including photo socials where you can share your work and meet new people. These socials aren’t about harsh critique – instead, they’re a space for support, where we encourage each other and help grow our practices in a positive, constructive way.

We also offer introductory workshops on film, diving into everything you need to know about film cameras. It’s perfect for anyone looking to get started with film or those who are new to it. In addition, we run photo walks, social events, exhibitions, and more!

Sponsors of The Photographer's Gallery Develop program

Take It Easy Lab is proud to be sponsors of The Photographers Gallery Develop program.

The Develop program aims to support and commission emerging creatives aged 18-24 through a series of workshops and talks around Photography.

Doing our bit for the environment

From our experience working in film labs, we were aware of the large amount of waste produced during film processing.

To make our lab as sustainable as possible, we use a Metafix filtration system that safely filters chemicals, allowing waste to be safely disposed of. This system also recovers silver, which is then repurposed for use in jewelry, cutlery, and other items.

The proceeds from these silver sales are donated to MAP, a Leeds-based charity that provides alternative education for young people unable to attend mainstream schools. Additionally, we supply plastic film canisters to the creative teams at Brothers Make and Mull Club, where they are melted down and transformed into new products available for purchase. Lastly, all disposable cameras sent to us are forwarded to Swains for recycling.