By: Giovanna Loureiro and Rhiannon Moller-TrotterShopping local is important for business owners and residents in the community. It grows our local economy and provides good, honest stores that are close to home and convenient to shop at.In 1993, a few blocks away from Jane and Finch, Arunan Vijay opened Mr. Digital Photo Lab. The business is located at 1997 Finch Avenue West and is expanding its physical structure. Vijay mentioned that at the beginning of December he “will offer even better service to customers.”Devotedly passionate about photography, Vijay understands that times have changed. People take pictures but they don’t print them as much. We forget how valuable printed photography is.With a smile and pride in what he has accomplished, Vijay shares a few stories which he will never forget. He remembers a high school teacher that first came in just to take a passport photo. The teacher came back, but this time he brought his family along so that they could take a family portrait. They were so satisfied with the wonderful service, that Mr. Digital Photo Lab was hired to take pictures at the first birthday party of their newborn child. This same family comes all the way from Brandford, Ontario every time they need any photo service.Observing Vijay’s incomparable customer service for even a few minutes assures you how he’s established such strong relationships between him and the loyal customers that come in. Vijay is so confident in his work that he says kids “never cry when they are at Digital Photo Lab.” He calls his customers by name and even prints 35 mm film stock –which is a hard service to find!He remembers every photo vividly. He presented a picture of a young girl and reveals that she is now all grown up. Since taking that photo, Vijay has photographed her wedding and did a photoshoot of her first child. He is so proud to capture important moments and memories for people of all generations.“You can’t find photo studio stores that easily anymore”, says Vijay. Due to this difficulty, he believes that this would explain why people want to get all of their photo services done at the same place. After 23 years of service, Vijay still aims to offer an even better service to his customers on a daily basis.With promotions coming after November, Vijay always gives his customers a gift: if you take four passport pictures at Digital Photo Lab don’t hesitate to ask for a 5x7 portrait, FREE!From printing on glass and metal, to portraits and one-hour passport photos, Vijay is always willing to put a smile on his customers’ faces.Say cheeee-ese!For more information contact Mr. Digital Photo Lab today!Website: http://digitalphotolab.ca/Facebook: Digital Photo LabAddress: 1997 Finch A W, North York, M3N2V3Phone: 416 746 0006