Camera store near Chester, PA
Our Philadelphia store is about 14 miles from Chester, on 2nd Street in Old City. The photo lab and the rental counter are in the same building as the store.
By transit from Chester: SEPTA Wilmington/Newark Line from Chester Transit Center to Jefferson Station, then the Market-Frankford Line east to 2nd Street.
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
“Great to have a “Real Camera Store” in Philadelphia again”
“I felt completely at home and I was able to accomplish three separate tasks in about 25 minutes, which included having a camera serviced. The staff at the film lab was kind enough to walk me through every stop I needed at the store.”
“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 Chester shows up at checkout when it's available for your address and order.
Where to take pictures in Chester
Commodore Barry Bridge
Opened in 1974 with a 1,644-foot main span, the longest cantilever bridge in the United States.
Subaru Park
Soccer stadium at the foot of the Commodore Barry Bridge, opened in 2010 as the home of the Philadelphia Union.
1724 Chester Courthouse
Built in 1724 with hewn stone fronts and walls about two feet thick. Delaware County took it over on a 99-year lease in 2021.
Chester Rural Cemetery
Founded in 1863 on 36 acres. Samuel Murray's statue Sorrow sits on top of the Deshong memorial.
Chester was incorporated in 1682 and is the oldest city in Pennsylvania. William Penn first landed here.
Every year in Chester
Philadelphia Union home matches (MLS season, late February into October)
Night games put the stadium lights and the bridge in the same frame.
Law Day at the 1724 Courthouse (May)
Chester-Upland students hold a mock trial in front of local judges inside the old courthouse.
Common questions
Is there a camera store near Chester, PA?
Yes. Unique Photo's Philadelphia store is about 14 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 Chester?
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 Chester?
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 Chester?
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 Chester without a car?
Yes. SEPTA Wilmington/Newark Line from Chester Transit Center to Jefferson Station, then the Market-Frankford Line east to 2nd Street.