Camera store near Media, PA
Our Philadelphia store is about 13 miles from Media, on 2nd Street in Old City. The Philadelphia store opened in 2019 and takes up four floors.
By transit from Media: SEPTA Media/Wawa Line from Media station to Jefferson Station, then the Market-Frankford Line (L) from 11th St to 2nd St. Or take the D1 trolley (old Route 101) from State Street to 69th Street Transit Center, then the L to 2nd St 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.
What customers wrote in our store survey
“The Philly staff takes their time to assist you and patient answer questions - with great solutions every time.”
“I feel much more comfortable using various camera settings to shoot specific situations. Brianna is very knowledgeable, easy going, and made the one on one session very worthwhile and enjoyable.”
“I’ve had prints made from phone screenshots several times, and all have been perfect.”
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 Media shows up at checkout when it's available for your address and order.
Where to take pictures in Media
Tyler Arboretum
650 acres at 515 Painter Road, with about 17 miles of trails.
Ridley Creek State Park
2,606 acres along Ridley Creek, including the old Sycamore Mills dam and workers' cottages.
State Street
Media's main street, with the 1927 Media Theatre and the 1908 Armory. The 1871 county courthouse is a block away on Front Street.
The D1 trolley runs right down State Street and ends at Orange Street.
Every year in Media
Dining Under the Stars (Wednesday evenings, May through September)
State Street closes to traffic and restaurants set tables out in the street.
Rose Tree Summer Festival (Wednesday to Sunday evenings for nine weeks every summer)
Free 7:30 pm shows at Rose Tree Park, 1671 N. Providence Road.
Media Halloween Parade (A Saturday morning in late October)
Costumed parade through downtown Media.
Photo classes and clubs near Media
- Delaware County Camera Club (meets Monday evenings, except the first Monday, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1141 West Chester Pike, Havertown)
- Swarthmore College (photography concentration in its Art department)
Students can get education pricing on a lot of what we sell.
Common questions
Is there a camera store near Media, PA?
Yes. Unique Photo's Philadelphia store is about 13 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 Media?
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 Media?
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 Media?
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 Media without a car?
Yes. SEPTA Media/Wawa Line from Media station to Jefferson Station, then the Market-Frankford Line (L) from 11th St to 2nd St. Or take the D1 trolley (old Route 101) from State Street to 69th Street Transit Center, then the L to 2nd St station.