Camera store near Blue Bell, PA

Our Philadelphia store is about 15 miles from Blue Bell, on 2nd Street in Old City. Unique Photo has been family owned since 1947. Product pages show what's in stock in Philadelphia, so you can check before the trip.

Driving from Blue Bell: Germantown Pike to I-476 south, then I-76 east, I-676 east and I-95 south into Old City.

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

Camera and lens rentals

Reserve online, then pick up and return at the counter.

Trade-ins

No appointment needed. We pay by check or store credit, and credit gets a 10% bonus.

Used cameras and lenses

Every piece is graded. All but As Is gear comes with a warranty.

Classes

Workshops are held here in the Old City building.

Photo lab

Prints, film developing and passport photos at the lab counter.

Repairs

Drop gear off at the counter for repair or calibration.

Custom framing

Design it online and pick it up here, usually 7 to 10 days later.

What customers wrote in our store survey

“Always a great experience when I walk into Unique Photo philly”
Customer survey, 2024
“Excellent. I brought a camera for trade in and bought a bag. … the associate upstairs helped me find the perfect bag for my camera - even pulling my model off the rental shelf to help me size the bags.”
Customer survey, 2024
“I brought in 16 mm films to be digitalized and Tim was really great to work with”
Customer survey, 2026

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 Blue Bell shows up at checkout when it's available for your address and order.

Where to take pictures in Blue Bell

  • Wings Field

    Small airport opened as Wings Port in 1930 with one 3,700-foot runway. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association grew out of a flying club based here.

  • Peter Wentz Farmstead

    Georgian farmhouse from 1758 on Schultz Road in neighboring Worcester Township. Washington used it as headquarters in October 1777.

The village was called Pigeontown until 1840, when it took the name of the Blue Bell Inn.

Common questions

Is there a camera store near Blue Bell, PA?

Yes. Unique Photo's Philadelphia store is about 15 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 Blue Bell?

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 Blue Bell?

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 Blue Bell?

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.

Where do I park at the Philadelphia store?

There is street parking near the store on 2nd Street.

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