About Photo Continental

Bassed at Mount Gravatt in Brisbane, Photo Continental offers more than 500,000 photographic, imaging, scrapbooking and beading products.
In an era where almost anyone can claim to be a “specialist”, we where the first to begin selling digital cameras and processing digital images. Our customers trust and rely on Photo Continental and it’s long standing reputation as genuine experts in photographic retail and photography.
From humble beginnings more than 59 years ago, the company has grown to become one of the largest privately owned retail Photographic & Imaging stores in Australia. To simply sell cameras is only part of the picture. At Photo Continental, we offer the "WHOLE PICTURE".

Image - The purpose of any camera. In every way you can share your photographs or images, we can offer it to you. From delicately hand developing old or vintage films to the latest digital services, we can do it all. Our photo lab is kitted out with the latest technology to provide you with consistent processing and preservation of your treasured memories.
We can process all types of films including 120, 220, 127, 620, 135, APS, 110, 126 and Disk. Whether it's a normal colour C41, E6 slides or a really old vintage process C22 or CNS, we will develop and print or in the case of slides, mount your transparencies.
Got an old print that needs restoring? We can bring your damaged old photo back to it's former glory with our complete restoration service.
Being at the forefront of the digital age we are continually developing new ways for you to share your digital photos or digital prints. Create a real photo book made with your own real photos. Create a collage poster, canvas or even personalise your own calendars or gifts. Order online from the comfort of your own home or come into the store where we have easy to use photo kiosks in a relaxed and comfortable environment. Grab a bit two eat and a cup of coffee from our cafe and relax while you organise and order your photos.

Imagine - Imagine better images. We pride our selves on supplying our customers with the right gear for their requirements and not gear we may be over stocked on. We are passionate about helping our customers capture better images. If your camera is still confusing you, we will teach you with a range of photography courses that suit everyone at every level. Whether your a happy snapper or a world renown pro, we have the gear for you.
Being a preferred supplier for the Queensland and Federal Governments imaging needs for decades, we have a proven reputation for quality service and competitive pricing. While other camera stores have opened and closed, Photo Continental has been supporting their customers for 60 years. We provide genuine Australian manufacturers warranties with all our goods and do not grey import ensuring our customers have our full support.
With our huge range, we can help you with digital compact or slr cameras, film cameras, camera bags, studio and lighting, lenses, darkroom, binoculars, telescopes, video cameras, memory cards, training, printing and scanning and much much more. Shop in-store or shop online.

Imagination - Photography and creativity go hand in hand, thats why we offer the largest range of scrapbooking and craft products and many more options to display and present your images. From classic albums and frames to your own personalised work of art, our extensive range will simply inspire your imagination. We have an extensive range photo albums and photo storage solutions and a full range of picture frames. We even offer a custom frame solution for that odd sized print. From simple embellishments through to the latest electronic cutting machines, we have everything for you to create a masterpiece. We stock a huge range of Sizzix, cuttlebug, punches, Basic Grey, Doodlebug, Xyron and much much more. Visit our online shop and get inspired. Want to go even further and make your own? Try a Pazzles Inspiration, Cricut or Slice. If your not sure where to get started, we can teach you. Why not try one of our scrapbooking classes.
If you into beading and wiring, we have not forgotten you. Weather your incorporating beading or wiring into your scrapbooking page or making your own jewelery, we have a huge range for you. We have a complete range of tools, beading wires, findings and the biggest range of beads you could imagine. Can't get to our store? No problem, order beads online and we will deliver Australia wide.