About Stallards

At Stallard's we are photographic specialist retailers, not warehouse distribution centres as some sites are. This means we are face to face with the public everyday in our stores. We know what you want!

And we know photography - we've been a family owned photographic business for over 25 years.

The digital imaging revolution is really exciting - but there's so much product out there! It seems a new camera is released or updated - or changes price - every day. We are here to make purchasing you new camera fun and easy.

We've looked at every camera on the market and come up with a short list of what we consider to be the best of the best on the basis of design, quality, ease of handling and value for money. Look no further! Check our Product Range

Three generations of Stallards have worked together to form the largest imaging chain in Tasmania. Still family owned, there are now four stores employing over 45 local staff. The range of products and services that we offer make us one of the most comprehensive photographic retailers in Australia - that's why we keep winning those Awards!

So let's find out a little more about the people that make Stallards work....

It all started in 1970 when George Stallard took over the Devonport Camera Centre. George immigrated from England in 1956 with his wife Jennie and two young sons David and Peter.

George worked in photographics for Haminex in Sydney, before following his dream and buying his own business in Devonport, Tasmania.

Tragically, George died in 1973, and his young widow Jennie continued to run the business with the help of eldest son Peter who was working as an accountant at the time.

In 1975 David joined the family business when Stallards opened in Ulverstone. The first non-family staff member was engaged in 1977 and it was onward and upward from there.

Labs were opened and Stallards joined Camera House in 1981. The business now became known as STALLARDS CAMERA HOUSE.

Peter is currently on the board of Camera Houses of Australia and has been past Chairman.

1981 saw the Launceston store open and in 1983 Stallards purchased the Fletchers Photographics store in Hobart which duly became the fourth store in the Stallards chain. David is based in the Launceston store, and is also active in Camera House Nationally as a long time Marketing Committee member.

Peter's son Mark Stallard is the third generation of Stallard men to continue the family tradition in photographics.

Mark, who has literally grown up with a camera in his hand is based in the Hobart store. Although a young man, his knowledge of cameras is extensive, particularly the digital range. "Cameras have become pretty high tech equipment now," says mark. "But in spite of all the new features, photography is simpler than ever, and prices are fantastic.

Mark is already being sought out as a national speaker, and was asked to lecture on the marketing of digital cameras at the national 2003 Photo Marketing Australia conference in Melbourne. Jennie Stallard is still a partner in the business and has celebrated her 80th birthday.