Is the camera store dead in 2025? Not if you ask Stewart Leigh-Firbank from Camera Centre UK. In this episode, we explore how a family-run camera business is thriving in the age of online shopping by focusing on community, education, and authentic connection.
Is the camera store dead in 2025? Not if you ask Stewart Leigh-Firbank from Camera Centre UK. In this episode, we explore how a family-run camera business is thriving in the age of online shopping by focusing on community, education, and authentic connection.
Stewart shares how events like the Wales & West Photography Show help build lasting relationships with customers, why the film photography comeback is bringing younger shooters back through the doors, and how honest, creator-driven YouTube content drives real engagement and trust. We also dig into DSLR vs mirrorless, the value of hands-on experiences, and what the future of photography retail looks like when done right.
If you’re passionate about photography, videography, or the photography business, this episode gives you real-world lessons on content marketing, customer experience, and retail evolution in today’s creative economy.
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