About Foto Source

Foto Source Canada Inc. is the largest photo marketing group in Canada, made up of over 225 retail stores. These stores are owned and operated by local independent business people.

Our buying volume enables foto source member retail stores to offer excellent pricing. Coupled with experienced photographic personnel, foto source provides an outstanding value for you.

foto source serves the photo enthusiast and professional photographer from coast to coast.

Contact head office or your local store to learn more.

Mission Statement

Foto Source is a community-based alliance of professional experts in the photographic market, dedicated to delivering the highest level of customer satisfaction by providing value in retailing the leading imaging products through planned and effective group buying and creative marketing.

History

Foto Source started in the late 1970's under the name of IPPD (Independent Professional Photo Dealers).

Our very first member store is located in Oakville, Ontario. Mr. Ross Rawlings started McCutcheon's foto source and has provided support, guidance and an extreme amount of personal time in the development of the group. Although Mr. Ross Rawlings has now retired, he still provides support and guidance to our group.

As the retail store group grew, the name was changed to foto source in 1994. This enabled us to develop a marketing component coupled with volume purchasing ? an unbeatable combination that has provided exceptional growth.

We currently have member retail stores from coast to coast. This enables you to have the same friendly experience throughout Canada. If you haven't enjoyed the foto source experience, use the store finder to locate the closest store to you!

If you currently own a retail photographic store and would like to learn about becoming a foto source member, please see our dealer information page.