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Family Run Film Lab
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An independent, family run film lab & community
We’re Take It Easy, a family-run indie film lab based in Leeds. Founded in September 2020 by cousins Liam Henry and Joe Singleton, along with partner Nick Baines, we’ve grown into a close-knit team of friends who’ve developed hundreds of thousands of rolls of film.
We offer both mail-order and drop-in services, and we’re all about delivering the best possible film experience to everyone. But we’re more than just a lab — we’re an inclusive community space where photographers of all levels can connect, learn, and grow through events, talks, and shared resources.
Whether you're just starting out or have years behind the lens, we’re here to support you and be the lab you can rely on.
Est 2020
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A film lab focused on community
At Take It Easy, we’re all about building a welcoming and creative community—and we do that in all kinds of ways.
Each month, we host workshops at our Leeds lab, including photo socials where you can share your work, connect with others, and get inspired. These socials aren’t about harsh critique—they’re supportive, encouraging spaces where we help each other grow and develop our practices in a positive way.
We also run introductory workshops on film photography, covering everything you need to know to get started with film cameras. Whether you're completely new to film or just looking to learn the basics, these sessions are a great place to begin.
On top of that, we organise photo walks, social events, exhibitions, and more—always with the goal of bringing people together through a shared love of photography.
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.
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Select and order the service you require
After selecting your service, add it to your cart and choose your return postage option at checkout. We'll send your Dropbox link to the email used for purchase.
Once you order, you'll receive a unique order number—keep it safe, you'll need this for the next part. -
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Pack up your order and include the order number
Include your order number in your film parcel. This can be on the parcel itself or inside on a piece of paper.
Secure your films in a padded or jiffy envelope. Avoid paper envelopes to prevent damage or loss.
For Royal Mail, send films as a 'Small Parcel' (film canisters are too big for letters). Otherwise, your film may be delayed and incur an extra fee. -
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Get your scans and negatives back
Once your parcel arrives, we book in your order and email you a confirmation.
After processing and scanning, you'll receive another email with a Dropbox link to download your images. If you don't see the email, please check your spam or promotions folder.
Finally, when your order is complete, your negatives are packaged for return and you'll receive a shipment notification.
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Find the most frequently asked questions below.
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Our lab is open Tuesday to Friday 10.30am until 5pm, but our letterbox is open 24/7 meaning you can order online and drop off film anytime that is convienient for you.
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Being aware of how we removed of our chemical lab waste was high on the plan when opening Take It Easy Lab. Our chemical waste is collected in the lab by using a Metafix filtration system, which filters the chemicals meaning the waste is safe to be poured down a drain. The silver is also recovered via the system which then goes on to be used in silver jewellery / cutlery etc!
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If we receive a parcel with film(s) in it and it doesn't have an order number with it, we won't know who it belongs to. We always post images of the parcel and film on our Instagram stories in the hope that the owner of said order sees this and can notify us of the order number.
Unfortunately if the order doesn't have an order number there is very little we can do, so if you think you've forgotten to include one when sending us film, please email us at hello@takeiteasylab.com with a full description of the package and film that was included. -
Our Colour / B&W turnaround is usually within 4 working days of receipt of your order. E6/ECN-2 orders can be up to 1-2 weeks. Up-to-date turnaround times can be found in top header or on our Instagram.
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Let’s really hope this never happens! But in the unfortunate case that it does, don’t worry, we’d never make you pay full price for this. We will happily refund the cost of the service, minus developing.
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We have free shipping for all orders over £75 to the UK.
Where to find us
Take It Easy Film
Unit 1, Aire St Workshops
30-34 Aire Street
LS1 4HT
Open
Tue to Fri 10.30-5
Tue to Fri 10.30-5