Camera store near Northern Liberties, Philadelphia
Northern Liberties is under a mile from our store on 2nd Street in Old City. You can walk it. Unique Photo has been family owned since 1947.
By transit from Northern Liberties: Take the Market-Frankford Line (L) from Spring Garden or Girard station toward 69th Street to 2nd Street station, half a block from the store.
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
“One of a kind and the best in the Philly region”
“The classes are offered at convenient times and the instructors and staff are incredibly helpful.”
“I felt completely at home and I was able to accomplish three separate tasks in about 25 minutes, which included having a camera serviced. The staff at the film lab was kind enough to walk me through every stop I needed at the store.”
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 Northern Liberties shows up at checkout when it's available for your address and order.
Where to shoot in Northern Liberties
Liberty Lands
Two-acre park and playground in the middle of the neighborhood, privately owned and open to the public.
Northern Liberties Historic District
Rowhouses and old industrial buildings, listed on the National Register in 1985.
Schmidt's brewery site
Schmidt's brewed beer near 2nd and Girard from 1860 to 1987. The plaza and apartments built on the site opened in 2009.
North 2nd Street runs straight down to the store, about a 20-minute walk from Spring Garden Street.
Every year in Northern Liberties
2nd Street Festival (First Sunday of August)
Free street festival on North 2nd Street from Spring Garden to Girard, with more than 200 vendors and live bands.
Photo classes and clubs near Northern Liberties
- TILT Institute for the Contemporary Image (1400 N. American St., gallery and print lab)
Students can get education pricing on a lot of what we sell.
Common questions
Is there a camera store near Northern Liberties, Philadelphia?
Yes. Unique Photo's Philadelphia store is under a mile 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 Northern Liberties?
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 Northern Liberties?
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 Northern Liberties?
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 Northern Liberties without a car?
Yes. Take the Market-Frankford Line (L) from Spring Garden or Girard station toward 69th Street to 2nd Street station, half a block from the store.