The digital age is forcing another Nova Scotia photography business to close down for good.

Carsand-Mosher Photographic is one of the few Maritime studios that sells and processes film. Next month, the owners will close their doors after 47 years of operation.

The company has eight owners, all family members, and 15 employees.

“Fewer people are getting prints made,” said part owner Lee Yorke. “The online market, it's very difficult for a brick and mortar store to compete with.”

Photographer Elfriede Budgey says she can't imagine how she'll get her pictures developed once Carsand-Moshers is closed.           

“I was so horrified,” Budgey said. “I confess that I suddenly got teary-eyed and I still feel that way. Terribly, terribly sad.”

Truro pawn shop owner Terry Sack says their store only keeps a few film cameras, with lenses that are compatible with newer models.

“But the day of the old film is gone,” Sack said. “People don't want them. They're bringing them in here left and right trying to sell the 35 millimetre cameras.”

The store will officially close on Feb. 28.

With files from CTV Atlantic’s Dan MacIntosh.