Bill TompkinsBusiness Owner Rep
Bill Tompkins, owner of Peters Camera Shop, located at 38 S. Washington Avenue, was born and raised in Bergenfield, NJ. He graduated from Bergenfield High School in 1974 and received a degree in Commercial Photography from the New York Institute of Photography. Tompkins bought Peters Camera Shop in 1986 after working for the previous owner. With a passion and talent for photojournalism since 1970, he continues to pursue freelance photography with he work appearing in newspapers, magazines, books and calendars. His son, Chris also shares his passion for photojournalism. Peters Camera Shop has been in business since 1947 and is one of the last real camera shops in Northern New Jersey. The store specializes in both traditional film and digital photography, custom framing and carries a large selection of used photography equipment for purchase.