Camera store near Swarthmore, PA
Our Philadelphia store is about 11 miles from Swarthmore, on 2nd Street in Old City. Unique Photo has been family owned since 1947.
By transit from Swarthmore: SEPTA Media/Wawa Line from Swarthmore station to Jefferson Station, then the Market-Frankford Line (L) from 11th St 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
“One of a kind and the best in the Philly region”
“The classes are offered at convenient times and the instructors and staff are incredibly helpful.”
“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.
Can't make it in?
Order online and pick it up at the Philadelphia store at no charge. Same-day delivery to Swarthmore shows up at checkout when it's available for your address and order.
Where to take pictures in Swarthmore
Scott Arboretum
Free and open dawn to dusk every day across the 357-acre Swarthmore College campus. The Dean Bond Rose Garden holds over 650 roses.
Crum Woods
200 acres of woodland trails along Crum Creek, part of the Scott Arboretum.
Benjamin West Birthplace
The painter's birthplace, built about 1724, is a National Historic Landmark on the east side of campus off North Chester Road.
The borough was first called Westdale, after the painter Benjamin West.
Every year in Swarthmore
Swarthmore Fourth of July (Every July 4)
Starts in the town center with a bike race, then a children's parade and the community parade.
Photo classes and clubs near Swarthmore
- Swarthmore College (photography concentration with film and darkroom, digital, and alternative-process courses)
Students can get education pricing on a lot of what we sell.
Common questions
Is there a camera store near Swarthmore, PA?
Yes. Unique Photo's Philadelphia store is about 11 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 Swarthmore?
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 Swarthmore?
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 Swarthmore?
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 Swarthmore without a car?
Yes. SEPTA Media/Wawa Line from Swarthmore station to Jefferson Station, then the Market-Frankford Line (L) from 11th St to 2nd St station.