Camera store near Springfield, PA
Our Philadelphia store is about 10 miles from Springfield, on 2nd Street in Old City. Unique Photo has been family owned since 1947.
By transit from Springfield: D1 trolley (old Route 101) from Springfield Mall or Paper Mill Road to 69th Street Transit Center, then the Market-Frankford Line (L) to 2nd St 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”
“The classes are offered at convenient times and the instructors and staff are incredibly helpful.”
“I’ve had prints made from phone screenshots several times, and all have been perfect.”
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 Springfield shows up at checkout when it's available for your address and order.
Where to take pictures in Springfield
Smedley Park
120-acre county park at 20 Paper Mill Road, with walking bridges over Crum Creek and hiking paths. The D1 stops at Paper Mill Road station by the park.
D1 trolley bridge over Crum Creek
Just west of Paper Mill Road station, the trolley crosses Crum Creek on a bridge at the township line.
Springfield Friends Meetinghouse
Quaker meetinghouse built in 1851. Quakers who came with William Penn settled the township in the 1680s.
Springfield Mall has its own stop on the D1 trolley.
Every year in Springfield
Springfield Fourth of July (Every July 4)
The Lions Club sponsors the parade, which steps off from the high school and ends at Veterans Memorial Park on West Springfield Road.
Photo classes and clubs near Springfield
- Delaware County Camera Club (meets Monday evenings, except the first Monday, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1141 West Chester Pike, Havertown)
- Swarthmore College (photography concentration in its Art department)
Students can get education pricing on a lot of what we sell.
Common questions
Is there a camera store near Springfield, PA?
Yes. Unique Photo's Philadelphia store is about 10 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 Springfield?
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 Springfield?
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 Springfield?
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 Springfield without a car?
Yes. D1 trolley (old Route 101) from Springfield Mall or Paper Mill Road to 69th Street Transit Center, then the Market-Frankford Line (L) to 2nd St station.