D H James

Specialties

D H James Limited is a photographic retailer based in Wells Somerset, supplying Cameras, Tripods, Camera Accessories, Passport photos, photo printing, Video transfer, canvas, custom framing & more!

History

Established in 1969.

October 6^th 1969 was a bright autumn day and the first day of trading for Ann and Doug James photography. Originally the company was built on Doug’s profession of photography, selling cameras and printing photographs from film. In 1971 the couple had more reason to celebrate with the birth of their son Nick. Sadly Doug passed away in 1980, but with the help of family and friends Ann continued to trade. Ann then met Hugh Goodwin whilst on holiday and they were married in 1982. Hugh could also been seen behind the counter helping his new wife to run the shop. Their son Chris was born in 1983, on yet another bright autumn day.

Over 40 years later D H James continues to be a very busy and thriving business with a wealth of experience in the photography trade. Although you will no longer see Ann and Hugh in the shop, Nick and Chris are now partners in the business and continue to run the family firm. However, there have been many changes since that first day in 1969. Of course you can stil