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. 👉 Subscribe for more weekly episodes covering Photoshop, photography, creative business, and the future of imaging. New episodes every Thursday. #photography #CameraCentre #CameraShakePodcast ****************************************************************** SUPPORT THE PODCAST: www.buymeacoffee.com/camerashake ****************************************************************** JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights: www.camerashakepodcast.com ****************************************************************** Check out our sponsor: www.platypod.com ****************************************************************** THIS WEEK’S LINKS: Camera Centre UK on the web: https://www.cameracentreuk.com Camera Centre UK on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cameracentreuk/ X: https://x.com/CameraCentreUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameracentreuk/ JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights: www.camerashakepodcast.com ====================================== CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/camerashake FULL EPISODE 279 ‘How a Family Camera Store Proves Photography Retail Isn’t Dead with STEWART LEIGH-FIRBANK ’ IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube - https://youtu.be/MtqVJ_n4cNQ Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2Lmfm Spotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G FOLLOW US ON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShakeCamera Kersten’s website: www.kerstenluts.com Kersten on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/ https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/
