Camera store near Mountain Lakes, NJ
Mountain Lakes is about 7 miles from the Fairfield store as the crow flies. The drive runs a bit longer. Unique Photo has been family owned since 1947.
Driving from Mountain Lakes: Route 46 east to Fairfield.
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
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 run in the classroom here, from first camera to lighting.
Prints, film developing and passport photos at the lab counter.
Done here. A while-you-wait cleaning takes about an hour and costs extra.
Drop gear off at the counter. Repairs go to the maker's authorized service.
Design it online and pick it up here, usually 7 to 10 days later.
Bring your camera in and ask. There is no charge.
From our customer survey
“Smooth as butter. Your Fairfield staff is amazing, as always.”
“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. …”
“Brianna was very helpful and very pleasant to work with. Since I’m new to photography, she provided me a lot of information and easily understandable way. Looking forward to visiting your store again in the future”
4,580 of 5,397 customers who rated a visit in our store survey since 2018 gave us 5 out of 5.
Ordering from Mountain Lakes
Order online and pick it up at the Fairfield store at no charge. Many Mountain Lakes addresses also get a same-day delivery option at checkout, priced before you pay.
Places to shoot around Mountain Lakes
Tourne County Park
Part of the park is in the borough. The summit is 897 feet, and locals call the view toward New York City the New York Overlook. The Emilie K. Hammond Wildflower Trail has about 250 native species.
Hapgood houses
Stucco houses Herbert Hapgood started building in 1910. About 454 of the original 500 still stand in the Mountain Lakes Historic District.
Mountain Lakes station
Stone depot from 1912 at 99 Midvale Road on the Montclair-Boonton Line, part of the historic district.
Maple Way Woodlands
About 50 acres of woods along the railroad tracks, known for a big flock of wild turkeys. Enter at the end of Maple Way or Yorke Road.
The first resident was Lawrence Luellen, inventor of the Dixie Cup, who moved in in March 1911.
Every year in Mountain Lakes
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony (Late May)
Run each year by the borough's Memorial Day Committee.
Fall Fest (October)
Borough fall festival at Birchwood Lake.
Bands on the Beach (Summer)
Summer concert series put on by the borough.
Where Mountain Lakes photographers learn and meet
- Morris PhotoColor Club (Morristown)
- County College of Morris Photography Technology A.A.S. (Randolph)
Students can get education pricing on a lot of what we sell.
Common questions
Is there a camera store near Mountain Lakes, NJ?
Yes. Unique Photo's Fairfield store is about 7 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 Mountain Lakes?
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 Mountain Lakes?
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 Mountain Lakes?
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.