Camera store near West Caldwell, NJ

From the middle of West Caldwell it's about 2 miles to our store at 123 Route 46 West in Fairfield. Fairfield is in Essex County too.

Driving from West Caldwell: Passaic Ave north to Route 46 west.

Unique Photo Fairfield, NJ

123 US Highway 46 West, Fairfield, NJ 07004

Mon–Wed 10am–6pm, Thu–Fri 10am–7pm, Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm

Free parking lot at the store. Close to I-80 and I-287.

What we do at the Fairfield 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 run in the classroom here, from first camera to lighting.

Photo lab

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

Sensor cleaning

Done here. A while-you-wait cleaning takes about an hour and costs extra.

Repairs

Drop gear off at the counter. Repairs go to the maker's authorized service.

Custom framing

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

Gear questions

Bring your camera in and ask. There is no charge.

From our customer survey

“Diana from the Fairfield store was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. She offered suggestions to make my purchase of my second Fuji camera and lens seamless”
Customer survey, 2026
“Worked with Mark in framing. I asked him to make two unusual frames and he was willing and helpful. The final framed pieces were perfect! He did an amazing job. I will definitely be back for my next framing project.”
Customer survey, 2025
“The classes are offered at convenient times and the instructors and staff are incredibly helpful.”
Customer survey, 2025

4,580 of 5,397 customers who rated a visit in our store survey since 2018 gave us 5 out of 5.

Ordering from West Caldwell

Order online and pick it up at the Fairfield store at no charge. Many West Caldwell addresses also get a same-day delivery option at checkout, priced before you pay.

Places to shoot around West Caldwell

  • Hatfield Swamp

    About 2,500 acres of flood plain woods along the Passaic River, part of West Essex Park. Waterfowl rest here during fall migration.

  • Samuel Orton Harrison House

    Greek Revival house at 153 Orton Road, built between 1830 and 1840. It was recorded by the Historic American Buildings Survey in 1937 and is on the National Register. It is a private home, so shoot from the road.

  • Grover Cleveland Birthplace

    State historic site at 207 Bloomfield Avenue in Caldwell, less than half a mile east of the West Caldwell line. The house was built in 1832 as the Presbyterian manse, and Cleveland was born here in 1837. It is now a museum.

West Caldwell was a borough from 1904 and became a township after a 1981 referendum.

Every year in West Caldwell

  • Memorial Day Parade (Late May)

    Township parade run by the recreation department.

  • Fourth of July fireworks (Early July)

    Township fireworks run by the recreation department.

Where West Caldwell photographers learn and meet

  • Essex Photo Club, Caldwell (meets 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 7:30 PM, visitors free)

Our own classes are on the class calendar.

Common questions

Is there a camera store near West Caldwell, NJ?

Yes. Unique Photo's Fairfield store is about 2 miles away at 123 US Highway 46 West, Fairfield, NJ 07004. Open every day: Mon–Wed 10am–6pm, Thu–Fri 10am–7pm, Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm. Call (973) 377-2007.

Can I rent a camera or lens near West Caldwell?

Yes. Reserve it online and pick it up at the Fairfield store. We rent bodies, lenses, lighting and video gear, and we can ship rentals too.

Where can I sell camera gear near West Caldwell?

Bring it to the Fairfield 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 West Caldwell?

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.

Is there parking at the Fairfield store?

Yes. The store has its own free lot on Route 46 West.

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