Unique Photo EDU

Students & Educators

EDU pricing on the gear you learn with — and a simple way for teachers to get the right gear into every student’s hands. We’ve been helping photographers learn since 1947.

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Photographers practicing with their cameras in a Unique University class
A studio portrait from a lighting workshop at Unique Photo
The Unique Photo superstore in Fairfield, NJ

200K+

Products

500+

Rental items

Free

Classes & events

Pro

Expert help

Two ways to get started

Pick your path

Whether you’re buying your first camera for class or outfitting thirty students at once, here’s how it works.

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Students

EDU pricing on the gear you learn with

Enrolled in a photo, film or art program? Get approved once and EDU prices show on eligible gear every time you shop signed in.

  1. 1

    Create your free account

    Sign in or create a Unique Photo account — it takes a minute.

  2. 2

    Apply for EDU pricing

    Tell us your school and send a photo of your student ID or a class syllabus.

  3. 3

    Get approved

    Our education team reviews your application and emails you once you’re approved.

  4. 4

    Shop & save

    EDU prices show on eligible gear whenever you’re signed in.

Apply for EDU pricing

New to Unique Photo? You’ll sign in or create a free account first.

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Teachers & schools

Get your whole class the right gear

Build your classes, upload your class list and list the gear your students need. We put together pricing and packages, and your students see the list in their account.

  1. 1

    Register your school

    Tell us about you and your school. It also files your own educator EDU application.

  2. 2

    Build your classes

    Add each class or section, its term, and the date students need their gear.

  3. 3

    Upload your class list

    Paste or upload your roster — names and email addresses are all we need.

  4. 4

    List the gear

    Pick products from our catalog or type in anything else, and mark what’s required.

  5. 5

    We take it from there

    Submit the class and we’ll put together pricing and packages. Your students see the list in their account.

Register your school

Free to register, with no commitment.

What’s included

Made for the classroom — and the camera bag

For students

  • EDU pricing on cameras, lenses & lighting from top brands

  • 10% off used gear

  • 15% off photography books

  • 15% off photo lab orders

  • 10% off Canon & Epson photo paper

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For teachers & schools

  • One gear list for the whole class — no more photocopied supply sheets

  • Pricing & packages put together for your class by our team

  • Your own EDU pricing — registering files your educator application

  • Hosting & teaching opportunities at Unique University

  • Wholesale classroom supplies through Unique Direct

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EDU pricing from brands like

Atomos
Epson
Fujifilm
Lee Filters
MAC Group
Panasonic
Profoto
Savage
Sigma
Sony
Tamron
Tether Tools
Westcott
The Unique Photo team outside the Philadelphia store

Why Unique Photo

Helping photographers learn since 1947

We’re a family-owned camera store, staffed by working photographers and filmmakers. Students and teachers get the same hands-on help our pros do — in store, on the phone or online.

Fairfield, NJ

123 US Highway 46 West, Fairfield, NJ 07004

(973) 377-2007Directions

Philadelphia, PA

28 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

(215) 608-2222Directions

Unique University

Classes, photo walks and events on our calendar — many of them free.

Rentals

500+ of the newest cameras, lenses and lights for that one big project.

Photo Lab

Prints, film developing & scanning, and custom framing.

Used Gear & Trade-Ins

Used cameras, lenses, video and lighting — and trade-in offers on your old gear.

Photography Books

Technique and art books from modern photographers — 15% off with EDU.

Repairs

Professional repairs with a fast turnaround on your cameras and lenses.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Talk to our education team

Planning a course or starting a new program? Tell us what you’re working on and we’ll help you put the right gear together.

[email protected] 1-800-631-0300 Contact form