Rapid Eye

79 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4QS 020 7729 9292 Official website Instagram page

About this darkroom

Rapid Eye was founded in 1996 as an affordable London colour darkroom and film processing facility, where photographers could experiment with ideas and techniques.

Over the years the darkroom has grown and sustained a community of like-minded photographers who strive to create interesting groundbreaking quality images which you will find in the best galleries, magazines and books around the world.

Based in the heart of London’s Shoreditch, we are still going strong, providing a stable hub for professional photographers, photography enthusiasts and students - everyone is welcome.

Opening hours

DayHours
Monday9.30 - 17.30
Tuesday9.30 - 17.30
Wednesday9.30 - 17.30
Thursday9.30 - 17.30
Friday9.30 - 17.30
SaturdayClosed
Sunday11.00 - 17.00

Open weekends (Sunday only)

Pricing

Membership fee

Not needed

Induction

Optional

Printing

£12 per hour (book in 4-hour blocks)

Discounts for bulk booking (£240 for 6 sessions - 24 hours)

B&W printing facilities

Print from 35mm, medium format, large format (5×4″).

Print on paper up to 22″ wide.

Colour printing facilities

Print from 35mm, medium format, large format (10×8″).

Print on paper up to 30×40″.