Camera store near Port Richmond, Philadelphia
Port Richmond is about 3 miles from our Old City store in a straight line. Unique Photo has been family owned since 1947.
By transit from Port Richmond: Market-Frankford Line south from Allegheny station on Kensington Avenue to 2nd Street 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
“Always a great experience when I walk into Unique Photo philly”
“Friendly, fast service. I really appreciate that the turnaround time for film development has been a lot shorter than it was a year or two ago.”
“Mark did an excellent job matting and framing this beautiful art print I had purchased at a museum. I selected the matte and frame; and through phone conversations and texts he showed me the work ahead of time so that I could tell him to go head. It is exquisite; and I am eager to hang it in my front hallway.”
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 Port Richmond shows up at checkout when it's available for your address and order.
Where to shoot in Port Richmond
St. Adalbert Church
Polish Cathedral style church at 2645 E. Allegheny Avenue, founded in 1903 and finished in 1909.
Pulaski Park
Half-acre riverfront park off Richmond Street and Allegheny Avenue with a fishing pier on the Delaware.
Port Richmond Trail
Paved trail along Allegheny and Delaware avenues that is part of the East Coast Greenway. Its west end meets Pulaski Park.
Campbell Square
Old neighborhood square at 2535 E. Allegheny Avenue, about six blocks west of Richmond Street.
Pope John Paul II stayed at St. Adalbert for two weeks in 1976, back when he was still Cardinal Karol Wojtyla.
Every year in Port Richmond
Port Richmond Pierogi Fest (Summer Saturday (August 8 in 2026))
Free street fest at Campbell Square with pierogi vendors, live music and crafters.
St. Adalbert Summer Festival (June, over three days in recent years)
Parish festival with Polish food and music outside the church on Allegheny Avenue.
Common questions
Is there a camera store near Port Richmond, Philadelphia?
Yes. Unique Photo's Philadelphia store is about 3 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 Port Richmond?
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 Port Richmond?
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 Port Richmond?
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 Port Richmond without a car?
Yes. Market-Frankford Line south from Allegheny station on Kensington Avenue to 2nd Street station.