Camera store near Ardmore, PA
Our Philadelphia store is about 8 miles from Ardmore, on 2nd Street in Old City. The Philadelphia store opened in 2019 and takes up four floors.
By transit from Ardmore: SEPTA Paoli/Thorndale Line from Ardmore station to Jefferson Station, then the Market-Frankford Line (L) from 11th St to 2nd St station.
Unique Photo Philadelphia, PA
28 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Mon–Wed 10am–6pm, Thu–Fri 10am–7pm, Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm
Street parking nearby. Close to the 2nd Street stop on the Market-Frankford Line.
What we do at the Philadelphia store
Reserve online, then pick up and return at the counter.
No appointment needed. We pay by check or store credit, and credit gets a 10% bonus.
Every piece is graded. All but As Is gear comes with a warranty.
Workshops are held here in the Old City building.
Prints, film developing and passport photos at the lab counter.
Drop gear off at the counter for repair or calibration.
Design it online and pick it up here, usually 7 to 10 days later.
What customers wrote in our store survey
“I landed in Philly with half my camera equipment sent to a different city and a shoot the next day! Caleb at Unique helped me figure out the best … plan to get my gear up to TV quality. The shoot went great, thanks mostly to Caleb & Unique!”
“Really inviting and informative, the girl at the photo lab was incredibly welcoming and kindly showed me how to submit my film and the different kinds of prints”
“Very positive! The person who helped me was incredibly helpful and answered all my questions. … They were so patient and respectful and did not talk down to me at all even though some of my questions were very entry level. It was an unexpectedly positive experience for a specialty store.”
4,580 of 5,397 customers who rated a visit in our store survey since 2018 gave us 5 out of 5.
Can't make it in?
Order online and pick it up at the Philadelphia store at no charge. Same-day delivery to Ardmore shows up at checkout when it's available for your address and order.
Where to take pictures in Ardmore
Suburban Square
Opened in 1928 next to Ardmore station. Strawbridge's opened the country's first suburban department store branch here in 1930.
Haverford College Arboretum
The whole 216-acre campus is the arboretum. Its 2.2-mile nature trail passes the Pinetum and the Duck Pond.
Schauffele Plaza
Downtown plaza at Lancaster and Cricket avenues, built on the site of an old trolley terminal.
Ardmore station is next to Suburban Square, a short walk from the Lancaster Avenue shops.
Every year in Ardmore
Ardmore Day (A Saturday in October)
Free street festival in Schauffele Plaza and downtown, run by the Ardmore Business Association.
Photo classes and clubs near Ardmore
- Delaware County Camera Club (meets Monday evenings, except the first Monday, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1141 West Chester Pike, Havertown)
Our own classes are on the class calendar.
Common questions
Is there a camera store near Ardmore, PA?
Yes. Unique Photo's Philadelphia store is about 8 miles away at 28 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Open every day: Mon–Wed 10am–6pm, Thu–Fri 10am–7pm, Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm. Call (215) 608-2222.
Can I rent a camera or lens near Ardmore?
Yes. Reserve it online and pick it up at the Philadelphia store. We rent bodies, lenses, lighting and video gear, and we can ship rentals too.
Where can I sell camera gear near Ardmore?
Bring it to the Philadelphia store, no appointment needed. We pay by check or store credit, and credit gets a 10% bonus. We don't pay cash. You can get an estimate online first.
Do you deliver to Ardmore?
Sometimes the same day. If same-day delivery is available for your address and order, it appears at checkout with its price. Free store pickup and regular shipping are always there.
Can I get to the store from Ardmore without a car?
Yes. SEPTA Paoli/Thorndale Line from Ardmore station to Jefferson Station, then the Market-Frankford Line (L) from 11th St to 2nd St station.