Camera store near Society Hill, Philadelphia

Society Hill is under a mile from our store on 2nd Street in Old City. You can walk it. The Philadelphia store opened in 2019 and takes up four floors.

Driving from Society Hill: Walk north on 2nd Street from Headhouse Square, about half a mile, to the store just past Chestnut 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

Camera and lens rentals

Reserve online, then pick up and return at the counter.

Trade-ins

No appointment needed. We pay by check or store credit, and credit gets a 10% bonus.

Used cameras and lenses

Every piece is graded. All but As Is gear comes with a warranty.

Classes

Workshops are held here in the Old City building.

Photo lab

Prints, film developing and passport photos at the lab counter.

Repairs

Drop gear off at the counter for repair or calibration.

Custom framing

Design it online and pick it up here, usually 7 to 10 days later.

What customers wrote in our store survey

“I landed in Philly with half my camera equipment sent to a different city and a shoot the next day! Caleb at Unique helped me figure out the best … plan to get my gear up to TV quality. The shoot went great, thanks mostly to Caleb & Unique!”
Customer survey, 2026
“I’ve had prints made from phone screenshots several times, and all have been perfect.”
Customer survey, 2026
“Alex help me trade in some gear and purchase a new Sony a7V. He was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. Thank you.”
Customer survey, 2026

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 Society Hill shows up at checkout when it's available for your address and order.

Where to shoot in Society Hill

  • Headhouse Square and the Shambles

    Covered market shed on 2nd Street between Pine and Lombard, with the 1804 Head House at its north end.

  • Society Hill Towers

    Three 31-story towers by I. M. Pei and Associates at 200 Locust Street, finished in 1964.

  • Old St. Joseph's Church

    Founded in 1733. The current church dates to 1839 and is reached through an arched gate on Willings Alley.

  • Physick House

    Federal-style house built in 1786 at 321 S. 4th St., with a 19th-century-style garden beside it. Also called the Hill-Physick House.

Society Hill has one of the largest groups of original 18th- and early 19th-century buildings in the country.

Every year in Society Hill

  • Headhouse Farmers Market (Every Sunday, year-round, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

    Run by The Food Trust under the Shambles at 2nd and Lombard.

Common questions

Is there a camera store near Society Hill, 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 Society Hill?

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 Society Hill?

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 Society Hill?

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 Society Hill without a car?

Yes. The store is close to the 2nd Street stop on the Market-Frankford Line.

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