Camera store near Paoli, PA
Paoli is about 19 miles from Unique Photo in Old City Philadelphia, measured straight. The photo lab and the rental counter are in the same building as the store. Product pages show what's in stock in Philadelphia, so you can check before the trip.
By transit from Paoli: SEPTA Paoli/Thorndale Line from Paoli 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
“I enjoy talking shop and about life with everyone who works at the Philadelphia location, so my overall experience is always good.”
“Ryan provided professional services for my rental. He took additional time to upgrade the firmware on the camera that I rented. These extra detail mean a lot.”
“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.
Ordering from Paoli
Order online and pick it up at the Philadelphia store at no charge. Many Paoli addresses also get a same-day delivery option at checkout, priced before you pay.
Places to shoot around Paoli
Waynesborough
Anthony Wayne's birthplace at 2049 Waynesborough Road. The oldest part dates to 1724, and tours run Thursday through Sunday from mid-March through December.
Paoli station
Rebuilt in 2019 with a center high-level platform and a pedestrian overpass. SEPTA trains and Amtrak Keystone and Pennsylvanian trains stop here.
Jenkins Arboretum
48 acres at 631 Berwyn Baptist Road in Devon, built around rhododendrons and azaleas. Open daily with free admission.
Paoli Battlefield
Site of the September 20, 1777 night attack, a short drive west in Malvern, with a 22.5-foot granite obelisk from 1877.
Paoli is named for the Corsican leader Pasquale Paoli. The Philadelphia Folk Festival started on a farm on Swedesford Road here in 1962.
Every year in Paoli
Paoli Battlefield Heritage Day (Late September, near the battle's anniversary)
Re-enactors set up a military timeline, and the day ends with a wreath laying at the mass grave.
Where Paoli photographers learn and meet
- Chester County Camera Club (Photographic Society of America member club with over 100 members)
Our own classes are on the class calendar.
Common questions
Is there a camera store near Paoli, PA?
Yes. Unique Photo's Philadelphia store is about 19 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 Paoli?
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 Paoli?
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 Paoli?
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 Paoli without a car?
Yes. SEPTA Paoli/Thorndale Line from Paoli station to Jefferson Station, then the Market-Frankford Line east to 2nd Street.