Camera store near Fairmount, Philadelphia
Fairmount is about 2 miles from our Old City store in a straight line. Unique Photo has been family owned since 1947.
By transit from Fairmount: Down the Ben Franklin Parkway to City Hall, then the Market-Frankford Line from 15th Street east to 2nd Street 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.
From our customer survey
“Always a great experience when I walk into Unique Photo philly”
“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”
“The classes are offered at convenient times and the instructors and staff are incredibly helpful.”
4,580 of 5,397 customers who rated a visit in our store survey since 2018 gave us 5 out of 5.
Ordering from Fairmount
Order online and pick it up at the Philadelphia store at no charge. Many Fairmount addresses also get a same-day delivery option at checkout, priced before you pay.
Where to shoot in Fairmount
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount Avenue. Opened in 1829, closed in 1971, and left as a stabilized ruin. Al Capone's cell is on the tour.
Art Museum east steps
The steps Rocky ran up in the 1976 film. The neighborhood takes its name from this hill.
Fairmount Water Works
Frederick Graff's Greek Revival mill buildings sit below the museum on the Schuylkill, with the dam and Boathouse Row behind them.
Boathouse Row
About 6,400 LED lights outline the boathouses from sunset to sunrise. The new system was switched on in March 2024.
Eastern State opened on October 25, 1829 and was built to reform prisoners, not just lock them up.
Every year in Fairmount
Halloween Nights at Eastern State (Fall, through Halloween)
The prison's haunted house event, running since 1991.
Head of the Schuylkill Regatta (Last weekend in October)
About 8,000 entries race a 2.5-mile course that finishes at Boathouse Row.
Common questions
Is there a camera store near Fairmount, Philadelphia?
Yes. Unique Photo's Philadelphia store is about 2 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 Fairmount?
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 Fairmount?
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 Fairmount?
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 Fairmount without a car?
Yes. Down the Ben Franklin Parkway to City Hall, then the Market-Frankford Line from 15th Street east to 2nd Street station.