Imperial Photo Stores

You can find us at 10 Chandni Chowk. We are right opposite the State Bank of India, which is a very easy landmark to find. Actually, the address repeats it because it’s so prominent—opposite State Bank of India. Being in Chandni Chowk means it is always loud and crowded outside. There are people everywhere and the smell of street food is always in the air. Inside the store, it’s a bit different. We have shelves filled with all sorts of photography gear and supplies. It’s a bit of a maze sometimes because we keep adding new stock and don't always have the time to reorganize perfectly. We’ve been here for years. The floor is a bit worn out from all the people walking in and out of Imperial Photo Stores. We don't have fancy lighting; we just use the regular tubes that have been there forever. People come in looking for specific cameras or maybe just some film or accessories. We talk to them plainly about what works and what doesn't. We aren't trying to sell the most expensive thing; we just want to give them what they asked for. Sometimes we sit on the old wooden stools and chat with the regulars who have been coming to us since they were kids. It’s a local shop through and through. The traffic outside never stops, but we are used to the honking by now. It’s just part of the day at the store.