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The 'Deo Gratias' Photo Studio was founded by James Koblah Bruce Vanderpuije, in 1922. Deo Gratias is a latin expression which means 'Thanks be to God' and was started when James was 23 years old. The Deo Gratias studio is the oldest photography studio still in operation in Accra, Ghana. the studio has been passed down from generation to generation and is currently being run by Kate-Tamakloe Vanderpuije. James Koblah Bruce Vanderpuije is known as one of the pioneers of photograhy in West Africa. The antique pictures at the 'Deo Gratis' Photo Studio give all visitors a sneak peak into how life was like in the 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s. The history that has been documented and preserved through the films of James Koblah Bruce Vanderpuije, who is the founder of the Deo Gratias Studio is plain for all to see. The studio has beautiful memories captured in black and white photographs.