Camera store near Maplewood, NJ

Our Fairfield store is about 10 miles from Maplewood in a straight line. Fairfield is in Essex County too.

Driving from Maplewood: Valley Road north to I-280 west, then Exit 1 (New Road) to Route 46.

Unique Photo Fairfield, NJ

123 US Highway 46 West, Fairfield, NJ 07004

Mon–Wed 10am–6pm, Thu–Fri 10am–7pm, Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm

Free parking lot at the store. Close to I-80 and I-287.

What we do at the Fairfield 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 run in the classroom here, from first camera to lighting.

Photo lab

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

Sensor cleaning

Done here. A while-you-wait cleaning takes about an hour and costs extra.

Repairs

Drop gear off at the counter. Repairs go to the maker's authorized service.

Custom framing

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

Gear questions

Bring your camera in and ask. There is no charge.

From our customer survey

“Smooth as butter. Your Fairfield staff is amazing, as always.”
Customer survey, 2024
“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”
Customer survey, 2025
“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. …”
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.

Ordering from Maplewood

Order online and pick it up at the Fairfield store at no charge. Many Maplewood addresses also get a same-day delivery option at checkout, priced before you pay.

Places to shoot around Maplewood

  • Memorial Park

    25 acres next to the train station, designed in part by the Olmsted Brothers and listed on the National Register.

  • South Mountain Reservation

    Essex County reservation on Maplewood's northwest edge. Crater View looks out to the New York and Jersey City skylines.

Maplewood and South Orange share a school district, and a lot of local events cover both towns.

Every year in Maplewood

  • Maplewoodstock (Mid-July)

    Free two-day music and art festival in Memorial Park, held since 2004.

  • Maplewood Art Walk and Music Fest (Mid-October)

    Artists and bands set up along the streets of Maplewood Village on a Sunday afternoon.

  • Studio Tour SOMA (Early November)

    More than 100 artists in Maplewood and South Orange open their studios for a weekend. Free.

Common questions

Is there a camera store near Maplewood, NJ?

Yes. Unique Photo's Fairfield store is about 10 miles away at 123 US Highway 46 West, Fairfield, NJ 07004. Open every day: Mon–Wed 10am–6pm, Thu–Fri 10am–7pm, Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm. Call (973) 377-2007.

Can I rent a camera or lens near Maplewood?

Yes. Reserve it online and pick it up at the Fairfield store. We rent bodies, lenses, lighting and video gear, and we can ship rentals too.

Where can I sell camera gear near Maplewood?

Bring it to the Fairfield 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 Maplewood?

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.

Is there parking at the Fairfield store?

Yes. The store has its own free lot on Route 46 West.

Other towns near the Fairfield store