Garage Studios is a large photographic studio situated in Vine Street. They specialise in studio…read morework and courses, as well as hiring out their studio space. I took part in a "get to know your DSLR" course today being a keen photographer but really not knowing how to get the best out of my camera. The course was six hours, including an hours break for lunch and an opportunity to test out what we had learnt. The course was very informative and the teacher, Matt, was particularly patient, with a large group of 13 people all struggling to work out the functions on their various cameras. We covered subjects such as aperture, shutter speed, white balance and metering and I feel I have come away with a much better knowledge, although I will need to get out there and practice my new-found skills before I forget them!

GS not only is formed by a group of incredibly talented photographers, they also provide a…read moremagnitude of services and facilities including set design & build, styling, hair and make up artists, and a huge studio space which is also available to hire. In addition their the extensive gamut of photographic skills, they also run several training courses, workshops and 1-2-1 learning options. Courses are available in everything from basic getting to know your camera, to full on fashion editorial workshops.

I walked by the shop several times while on short visits to Brighton and unfortunately always found…read moreit closed as it was either late evening or Sundays. So glad to have arrived early and had a chance to walk in and be treated to a wealth of knowledge on vintage cameras and service with patience and a smile. The proprietor is a wonderful gentleman who takes his time to explain details and the history of the vintage cameras he sells. I wound up buying a Minolta Minox and hope to some day bring home a Leica III he has in excellent condition

Amazing service. Popped in with a old film camera I found in the attic and not used for over 40…read moreyears. Had it checked overed and given details on how to use the camera. Would highly recommend. They also develop films so will be getting mine developed here too. They also sell lots of different cameras of all types.

I used Dom to take photos of my property, he did a magnificent job. A real professional with a…read morewonderful talent, and a very calm nature. I couldn't recommend Dom enough, and I have him booked again for a family wedding.

From the owner: Dom Balls Photography specialises in Event Photography and Videography, Aerial Photography and…read moreVideography, Commercial Photography and Virtual Tours.

Thomas is always a pleasure to work with, energetic and enthusiastic, he takes whatever we throw at…read morehim, and produces fantastic results.

If you're visiting Brighton for a few days and want to take a bit of the seaside away with you,…read moreforget filling your pockets with stones from the beach. They're too heavy and they'll make your suitcase smell really salty. Instead, go to Zoing Images and treat yourself to a photo printed onto canvas. They have cool images of the pier, the amusement arcade, the the seagulls, the West Pier and lots more. All the images are available as mini canvases or triptychs and they also offer a service where you can get your own photo blown up as art. If you don't fancy a print, they also stock wall and desk clocks, perspex blocks, photo books and an impressive range of Polaroid and Lomo cameras. Personally, I'm after the limited edition, Jack White Lomo. Anyone got a spare few hundred dollars?

If I lived in Brighton I'd finally get good at using my lomo camera. Know why? Zoing Image…read more Why doesn't London have anything like this? Just spending ten minutes in this small, friendly shop last week browsing through the piles of arty photo books, impressive range of Lomography cameras and accessories and mini canvases for printing inspired me so much I dusted off my Holga as soon as I got home and have been snapping away with renewed vigour ever since. Imagine if it was my local camera shop! Oh, the money I'd spend... On my way out I congratulated Serge, the owner of the shop, on his choice of stock and particularly the use of mini canvases for customised printing. Instead of paying £50+ to get one image put on a medium canvas, get a series of three on smaller canvases for less than £20. Since finding Serge on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34875369@N08/) I've discovered that the shop was primarily opened as a way for him to sell his own images, but allowing people to get involved with their own photos is a great idea. I foolishly didn't think to ask if they do regular printing in the shop and the website is currently under construction, but next time I'm in Brighton I'll take along a few medium format films and see what Zoing can do for me. A shop like this is yet another great reason to spend time at the seaside, hurrah!

If I could give a big fat ZERO i would, but i'll just have to settle for 1 star for now…read more Rude and hostile are the only ways to describe the man i spoke to. I asked to have a look at a camera, in which he gave a deep sigh before doing so (like a bloody teenager who couldn't be bothered) i asked about what functions it had and was met with rolled back eyes and a obligated/forced answer. Before leaving he said "i wouldn't want to be a showroom for some one else" I understand where he's coming from and i would rather give my money to a small high street business, however after the teenage and rude attitude he gave me (especially for a man of his age i would expect he would learn some manners) he practically pushed me out the door himself, NO WAY am i giving my money to a man like that. You just lost £500 quid to Jessops! from which may i add i had an outstanding service from!

Centre point is an independent camera shop that caters for every angle of photography. The guys…read morehere are friendly and happy to dispense sound advice to photographers at all levels. They seem to have a relatively intuitive nature about them which makes then sufficiently customer focused to talk to you with the right level of technical information. In short they don't bamboozle you with things you don't understand but it's clear straight off the bat that they know their stuff. Their range of stock is good too though leaning more to the digital side of photography, they have in store development facilities and stock a selection of frames. Which is not only ideal for those of us who are so proud of our shots we want them framed, but also good if you just want to do justice to a print. Price wise I've found Centre Point to be surprisingly cheap for a shop of its nature. You can doubtlessly find most of the stuff in here cheaper on line or in some of the bigger chains but considering the level of one to one advice available in here I think you buy into a little more than just the camera.