Why Choose Dunns Imaging

Exceptional Service

We have been based in our Cradley Heath premises since 1906. Whilst the building and staff numbers have grown over the years, our vision and dedication have remained. We believe in building relationships, working with our customers and providing an exceptional service.

We Care

We are passionate about professional photo printing. We use only the finest materials and every image is individually checked for ultimate print quality. We employ only the best master craftsmen and our dedicated team have over 100 combined years experience.

Quality Products

We create beautiful products that you can be proud of. From handcrafted wedding albums to professional photographic and fine art prints. Our standards are high and we aim to deliver superior quality with every product.

Master Craftsmen making handmade luxury albums and books

Our history speaks for itself

From selling Kodak film Cameras in the 1920's, processing black and white films in the 50's and leading the way in digital printing from the 1990's. At Dunns we've been providing unrivaled quality and service to Photographers for over 3 generations.

William Dunn

Robert Dunn

Alan Dunn

Dunns timeline 1906-2018

1906

Open for Business

William Dunn opened his shop in 1906 at our site in Cradley Heath. Offering Photography services, haircuts and toys!

1916

In Focus

William Dunn's brother had his thumb shot off in WW1 and was no longer able to take photographs. He gave his equipment to William Dunn who started to take a greater interest in the Photography side of the business.

1920

Kodak Account

Continuing to focus on Photography, Dunns opened account number 50 with Kodak/Eastman Company and started to retail Kodak Cameras.

1946

Film Processing

Dunns processed black and white film for all the local Chemists. Collecting, processing and delivering the photographs every day.

1950

Weddings & Schools

Following their Father’s passion for photography, William Dunns’ two sons, Robert and Morris joined Dunns and started a Wedding and Schools Photography business in the West Midlands.

1960s

Colour Revolution

With the introduction of colour photography for Professionals, Dunns invested in colour processing equipment to meet customer demand.

1975

3 Generations

The third generation of Dunns, Alan, joined the business in 1975 and still remains on the Dunns Imaging Board today.

1990s

Dawn of Digital

Whilst the 80’s was still film based, the 90’s saw the rise of Digital Photography and Dunns made the switch from analogue to support the new technologies.

1995

Digital Leaders

Dunns became the first photo CD scanning company in Europe, making them industry leaders in the digital field.

2008

Number 1 for Schools

Dunns launched ‘Flex Schools’, their market leading online print solution for School and Nursery Photography.

2013

New leadership

With over 35 years of digital imaging and print systems knowledge, Gary Denham is appointed Managing Director of Dunns.

2018 -

Love Photography?

Dunns re-launched their web site with a new fresh look and improved ordering system. Here’s to the next 100 years…

Mr Hingley and Robert Dunn in the photo lab