Camera store near Rittenhouse, Philadelphia
Rittenhouse is about 1 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 Rittenhouse: Market-Frankford Line from 15th Street station east 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
“My experience was phenomenal, I am an actor here in Philly as well as an author and photographer. Coming here is my new place for all my needs”
“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.”
“Really inviting and informative, the girl at the photo lab was incredibly welcoming and kindly showed me how to submit my film and the different kinds of prints”
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 Rittenhouse shows up at checkout when it's available for your address and order.
Where to shoot in Rittenhouse
Rittenhouse Square
Paul Cret redrew the paths in 1913. Look for Barye's Lion with a Snake from 1832, Albert Laessle's bronze goat Billy and Paul Manship's Duck Girl.
Delancey Place
The Rosenbach museum fills two 19th-century townhouses at 2008 and 2010 Delancey Place and holds Joyce's handwritten Ulysses manuscript.
Rittenhouse Square was one of William Penn's five original squares. It was called Southwest Square until 1825.
Every year in Rittenhouse
Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show (Early June and mid-September)
Juried outdoor show in the park. In 2026 it ran June 5 to 7 and September 18 to 20, with about 145 artists in the fall.
Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival (A Saturday in early or mid May)
In 2025 Walnut Street closed from 15th to 19th for the afternoon.
Bloomsday at the Rosenbach (June 16)
Yearly reading tied to the museum's Ulysses manuscript.
Common questions
Is there a camera store near Rittenhouse, Philadelphia?
Yes. Unique Photo's Philadelphia store is about 1 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 Rittenhouse?
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 Rittenhouse?
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 Rittenhouse?
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 Rittenhouse without a car?
Yes. Market-Frankford Line from 15th Street station east to 2nd Street station.