How a Family Camera Store Proves Photography Retail Isn’t Dead with STEWART LEIGH-FIRBANK - Episode 279

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.comCamera Centre UK on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cameracentreuk/X: https://x.com/CameraCentreUKInstagram: 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/camerashakeFULL 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_n4cNQApple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2LmfmSpotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten’s website:www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/

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