Camera store near Malvern, PA
Malvern is about 20 miles from Unique Photo in Old City Philadelphia, measured straight. Unique Photo has been family owned since 1947. Product pages show what's in stock in Philadelphia, so you can check before the trip.
By transit from Malvern: SEPTA Paoli/Thorndale Line from Malvern station 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.
From our customer survey
“My experience was phenomenal, I am an actor here in Philly as well as an author and photographer. Coming here is my new place for all my needs”
“I came into unique photo as an amateur and left as a semi-pro! … Jules in rental took more than enough time to rent me a gorgeous camera and lens … as well as make sure I was comfortable and knew how to use it to it's full capacity. …”
“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”
4,580 of 5,397 customers who rated a visit in our store survey since 2018 gave us 5 out of 5.
Ordering from Malvern
Order online and pick it up at the Philadelphia store at no charge. Many Malvern addresses also get a same-day delivery option at checkout, priced before you pay.
Places to shoot around Malvern
Paoli Battlefield Site and Parade Grounds
62.2 acres bounded by Warren and Monument avenues and Sugartown Road, listed on the National Register in 1997.
Paoli Massacre monument
A 22.5-foot granite obelisk from 1877 replaced the original 1817 monument and repeats its inscription on one side.
King Street
Malvern's main street and the start of the Memorial Parade route, which runs west to Warren Avenue and on to Monument Avenue.
The town was called West Chester Intersection until 1873, when it was renamed Malvern.
Every year in Malvern
Malvern Memorial Parade (The Sunday after Memorial Day)
A state marker says it was first held in 1869, making it the oldest continuing memorial parade in the country.
Paoli Battlefield Heritage Day (Late September)
Re-enactors, a military timeline and a wreath laying at the mass grave of the soldiers killed in 1777.
Where Malvern photographers learn and meet
- Chester County Camera Club (Photographic Society of America member club; has held programs and exhibits at Penn State Great Valley in Malvern)
Our own classes are on the class calendar.
Common questions
Is there a camera store near Malvern, PA?
Yes. Unique Photo's Philadelphia store is about 20 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 Malvern?
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 Malvern?
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 Malvern?
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 Malvern without a car?
Yes. SEPTA Paoli/Thorndale Line from Malvern station to Jefferson Station, then the Market-Frankford Line east to 2nd Street.