Best Camera Shops In Washington Near Me

C Davidson: Excellent shows and small gallery. Knowledgeable sales rep and they understand the Leica mystique. Helped a friend buy an M10 here with a 50 Summicron and used 28 Elmarit. The Elmarit looked brand new.

Gary Mintz: I bough a Q2M from this store - paying a premium price in the assumption that they would provide premium customer support. Wrong. Even though I was advised to call in with any questions, two days ago I was blown off by the individual who answered the phone. Not only was he "not knowledgeable," but he did not even take the time to understand my question and the advice he gave was counter productive. Hugely disappointing to say the least. Next time I will buy from Amazon or BandH and use online forums for help when needed. In fact, I got better advice from the FACEBOOK Q2M use group. Paying list price at the Leica store in DC was a waste of money.

jamari jay: came in to get some 35mm film. they had a good selection of film at reasonable prices (2 rolls of Portra 160 for ~$21) and they had a great selection of new and used cameras that i couldn't afford even if i dreamed about it the people working there are awesome as they're super duper helpful and friendly. they even invited to demo some of their cameras and their insane bincoulars! would recommend

Prakash Narayan: I have been savoring the joys of this store for many years now. Werner Paul and his team are superb -- extremely solicitous, considerate and informative, and professionals through and through. Any matter concerning my precious Leica camera or lens was considered and addressed swiftly and thoroughly -- to my complete satisfaction. A photographer could not ask for more, and I remain grateful.

Richard Burg: A great store with great products and a superb staff. Each member of the staff is an accomplished photographer who willingly shares knowledge and technique. Particularly recommended is the individual photography classes offered by David Bickley.

Joe Wehry: If Leica DC were a lens, they'd be a Noctilux. Stellar customer service.

Francisco Lovko: The staff was amazing, their customer service was impeccable and they were great ambassadors for the brand! They were very knowledgeable about their products and photography in general. We had a great conversation about digital and analog photography.

Jim Reed: Both in terms of the ambience of the store and the expertise and courteousness of the staff, the Leica Store DC fits the Leica "brand." Top notch in every respect. Whether or not you're in the market for a Leica, if you're interested in photography at its finest, it's worth stopping in here.

Marcos Rego: I went in just to window shop. The two working behind the desk there were beyond helpful with my questions, so much so that I ended up buying a strap for my M3 that I had just bought (that they also generously checked out for me). It was an absolute pleasure.

Adriana Nateal Hammond: What I like about DC is how willing the staff is to explain anything technical you might want to know about using film. The only thing I'm not excited about is pricing and the lack of a detailed oriented approach to film development. For example, I had film developed and they didn't digitally convert all of my images. I was comparing the negatives to my digitals and some were missing. They were nice about it and asked me to come back in but I live NW so it's a bit of a trek. For how much you pay, it would be nice if they just did it right the first time.

Suzy Fitzgerald: I love District Camera! When I was living in DC this was the only place that I would get my film developed. Syed is the best, he is so friendly and answers all my camera and film questions! The scanning and development process is timely and the quality is very good. Would definitely recommend if you’re looking for somewhere to get film developed!

Demna Devdariani: Today, I went to the store to look for a battery for my flashlight. Ken, who was sitting beside the computer, helped me find out which exact battery I needed. He was very kind, professional, and genuinely cared about finding the item even though the store did not carry that particular battery. He spent around 15-20 minutes looking for the item online for me. He was the most genuine and helpful store associate I have interacted with in recent years.

Laura McQuade: Cannot recommend this place enough! I was visiting from the UK and needed film developing before my flight back. These guys developed and scanned 7 rolls over a week and each time, I got the scans emailed to me within two days. Such a lovely experience and Marvin is the absolute best. I've always struggled loading film into my manual camera and Marvin helped me do this with my new one. Most people just do it for you and don't talk you through the process, but he did and even took the time to watch me do it a few times just to make sure I was confident. Can't recommend this place enough and excited to visit again when I'm across the pond!

Emma K Alexandra: I’ve purchased many items from District Camera including a camera and lens. The quality of the products new and used has been fantastic. However, when I rented a lens for the weekend my experience was absolutely horrible. District camera has two account systems. One for their shop and one for rentals. Rentals require an ID, which is reasonable. This is tricky for me since I am transgender and my legal name does not match the name I use. When purchasing items I use my account with my preferred name on it. When I signed up to rent I used my legal name, so it matched my ID. I didn’t want any issues. I was able to rent the lens. But when I returned it I started to have issues. The person I returned the lens to asked if they could change the name on both of my accounts. I said no. I’d like to have my preferred name used on my store account. The person then said he was confused and it would be easier if they changed the name on both accounts and did it anyway. Despite me asking them not to. Now, I’m faced with having to use my legal name when I purchase anything from District Camera. This is awkward and embarrassing. It makes me never want to purchase from District Camera again. This experience shows that District Camera is not a trans friendly business and does not respect even the basic dignity of trans people. I tried my best to make this experience quick and simple and I came out of my rental never wanting to purchase from District Camera again. Very disappointing behavior. If District Camera wants to improve their respect for trans customers they need to allow the use of trans people’s preferred names and only require the usage of a legal name where absolutely necessary, like matching an ID. Their employees need to understand that not everyone wants their legal name used all of the time. And they certainly need to stop changing the names of trans people’s account to their legal name when specifically asked not to. Update 5/2/22: I understand that District Camera must accept an ID. That is not my issue. My issue is that my name was changed *in another account* for no apparent reason, even when I asked the person not to. I had to explain to the person I was working with my gender in front of many other customers

Cynthia Loaiza-Shipp: I have only positive things to say of District Camera and Imaging! I've been going to this location for over a year now to get my camera cleaned and they are always so professional and punctual with their work. Today I needed a small accessory to turn my tripod into a sort of light stand so I went into the store. The service I received was above and beyond and I honestly cannot remember the last time I was served so well by any business! Even thought the part I was looking for was relatively inexpensive (about $10) Ken went out of his way to help me find the accessory. While Ken was helping me find what I was looking for Marvin and Syed asked me more questions about the lighting set up I was trying to work. Through a series of question, they helped me realize the amount of weight I was trying to put on a tripod would probably not work as the setup would be unstable and possibly unsafe. They helped me figure out that what I was actually looking for was a travel light stand. Unfortunately, they were sold out of the travel light stand that I needed, however this did not stop them from continuing to help me. They contacted another local camera store and after finding out they were sold out as well went as far as to contact a local camera store in San Jose, CA which is where I will be traveling to for my shoot. This entire team went above and beyond just as they always do and it made me realize it was about time I came and left them a review. Thank you Ken, Marvin and Syed! I am so thankful to have District Camera in DC and to be able to count on you all.

J F: I visited the shop today and I was greeted by the nicest employee, Ken! I was a little nervous to go in because I am quite a novice when it comes to photography. Luckily, Ken sensed my hesitation and kindly and patiently walked me through the entire process. I mean the entire process — film, shooting, and setting up my cameras. Also, Ken made sure to let me know what cameras were worth investing. I wish I could give this place 10 stars just because of Ken! I definitely will come back again !

Jon Bauer: In Washington for for a conference and found myself in immediate need of a card reader. Not the easiest thing to find. But when I googled nearby photography stores they came up. Only a couple blocks away. Not only that, I was met with most knowledgeable & friendly staff I could imagine. The store is stocked with new & used equipment. A small downtown oasis!

Alex Baughman: I am a regular customer at this location, but not one to write too many reviews. However, during my latest visit, the staff provided service that made it necessary to write a review. I was almost two months late to pick up my developed photos; against all odds, Ken and Deon found them for me after looking for about 20 minutes. To be clear: they didn’t need to do this; they simply went above and beyond. I’ll look forward to always being a returning customer, especially at a place with such knowledgeable, friendly, and committed staff.

Jenny Dopkins: The people here are very friendly and nice however I still didn’t have the best experience. I came in aiming to get rid of a specific spot on my camera and was told a sensor cleaning would probably get rid of it. I was later told when I came to pick the camera up that the spot was underneath the sensor and could not be removed with a regular cleaning. This is totally fine and understandable; however, I do not think I still should have been charged around 130 dollars for the sensor cleaning. I wish I would have gotten a call about how the specific spot could not be removed in which case I would have asked them not to go through with the cleaning. I understand how business works and that they may have started cleaning until they noticed the issue. However, to me it felt like a lot of money wasted. And as a student, I was not very happy having to save up to afford this and then spend the money with my problem still present. They are very nice though in terms of customer service although I didn’t complain about this in person so I’m not sure what they would have said.

Gianina Lash: 100% recommend! came to them with a time-sensitive need for a battery charger for an older DSLR camera that we needed to use for an event 8 hours later. they helped us find a store that had the right type of charger in stock and charged the battery for us in the meantime. So impressed with their service and help when we were in a pinch!

Michael Sanchez: Brought in my Canon AE-1 Program to repair a jam, which they were able to do, albeit expensively (they were very transparent with costs throughout the process). The repair seems to have worked great, however the mirror is now extremely dirty, which is why I’m docking one star. Overall happy with the repair but definitely make sure to check everything before accepting your camera.

Elliott O'donovan: This is my go to camera store in DC. As a professional photographer, I always appreciate the hospitable customer service as well as the great selection of products that are competitively priced when compared to online retailers like Amazon or B&H. I would suggest supporting your local community and buying from ProPhoto!

Joe Nicol: I've been getting my disposable film developed here for a while now, way more reliable than CVS and great knowledgeable staff

Philp Williams: I just can't write enough positive things about this shop. I dropped my Nikon FM2 and they did an outstanding job repairing for a very reasonable price. Everyone in that shop, all of them are very capable and customer focused. They really do good work. Philip Williams Newport News VA

First Class: I know they've been around for awhile, in fact I used them quite often as a BlackStar photojournalist during the 80's when down in DC on assignment, but I just got off the phone with them.. the agent said she never heard of "Studio Lighting", "Power Heads & Packs, Sales & Services, etc"... and yet they have the audacity to call themselves a Pro-Photo store? .... lol... more like a Wannabe-Pro-Photo store for local small format digital shooters and hobbyists. What happened guys?

Deltoria Gallant: I came for passport pictures for my infant and it was an excellent experience. very perfessional they knew exactly how to capture the perfect picture of my baby boy.

Benjamin Swanson: Great experience. Everything went smoothly and the staff was super nice! I definitely recommend these guys for camera needs!

Jami Davis: This was my first time renting camera equipment. I wanted to try a new body and lenses before I buy and this was the perfect opportunity. Initially getting approved took some effort on my part, but it is understandable with the value of the equipment they were trusting me with. This was a one time hassle, but not unexpected. Finding the DC location wasn't easy. It is in an office building with no indication of Aperturent being a tenant. Once I found it everything went smoothly. The equipment was in perfect condition and came in a box that held everything safely. My return was delayed and they were great at communicating and working with me for a late return. I can't rate them highly enough and I will be a repeat customer.

Isaac J: Such a cool spot to rent. They have more than competitive prices without the shipping costs for locals. The only knock is drop offs. They only have weekday hours, so commuting into the city during the work week is tough. I’m hoping they’ll have drop off partners in Virginia and Maryland.

Julie O.: Great place to rent cameras, lenses, and audio equipment! Love coming here when I need extra equipment for shoots. They're also very quick to respond if you need help choosing equipment or need to change rental times/dates. Would definitely recommend!

Rashad Smith: Aperturent is very convenient! You can just order and pick up the same day. They don’t always charge an arm and leg for deposits. I hope they continue to stay the way they are. Definitely recommend to try them.

Omoleye Akande: I found Aperturent about 6 months ago. I've been happy about my experience renting from here. The process is very smooth and secure. Highly recommend!

Dominik Jenkins: I hate it took me this long to find Aperturent! I would of been started years ago renting from them! Absoultley one of the best camera rental stores in DC! 5/5 stars!

Dan Boggs: I have rented lenses from Aperturent several times and each time has been flawless! The equipment is packed well and in great condition.

Anthony J Minter: Literally the only place I rent from since I found out about them. Excellent service, great prices and convenient. I’ve told so many people about them. THE BEST

Raygan Bell: Super organized, quick process, and very helpful when answering any questions you might have. I've rented from Aperturent a few times and I will forever be a returning customer!

Brianna McCormack: I couldn’t have had a better experience! Tom, behind the used parts counter, was extremely informative and helpful. It makes a difference when someone is there because they really want to be, and not because they have to. If you want a team that is super knowledgeable and friendly, I would definitely go here. Amazing!

Jim Agniel: Local enthusiasts are doing the best that they can. They sell on Amazon, but local pickup is a convenient option. The used lens I bought was in excellent condition.

Erikk Shupp: I understand this place uses a floor sales model and has employees that are subject matter experts on camera, but I can only speak from personal experience. Was looking to buy a new camera stand, granted I was in a bind for time, however there were only about 5 people in the store and 1 guy waiting to be helped before me. Took about 5 to 10 minutes for a store associate to try and help point me in the right direction. I had about 10 mins, knew what I needed but about 30 to 40 mins later, one of the associates had freed up and had to help the other gentleman, at which case I had to leave for time constraints. I don't know if it's the point of sale system or the business model of the business but you might need to staff one more associate or at least have an associate just for sales/quick transactions. I understand the business model but 45 mins with 5 people in the store isn't great throughput in my honest opinion. Had to end up buying from another vendor another day.

Adam Wigren: I've always appreciated the friendly (and timely) service of District Camera & Imaging. Friendly staff and high quality services.

Benjamin S.: They are a life saver. Some gear failed day prior to needing it. I talked to two members of staff who were very knowledgeable and helped me solve out the problem. I was able to test gear with my own before purchase to ensure compatibility. I will certainly return

Morgan Burger: This was my first time working with District Camera and I can confidently say that I have never had a better experience at a Camera store in the 15 years I've been a photographer. Each member of the staff was friendly and knowledgeable and PATIENT...very patient! Which was very important to me as I was trading in all my well-loved gear for a new set up. Their trade-in prices were fair and I left knowing I would be taken care of in the future! Thanks guys! Always great to find a nice family run business to support.

Curtis CR: Amazing customer service!! The store front is beautiful and they have an amazing selection. The staff is also extremely knowledgeable and helped me find exactly the setup I needed for my upgrade! Thank you District Camera! We will be back!

Shea Evans: I was trying to track down a hard to find camera from across the country. Not only did they helpfully confirm they had the camera over the phone but helped me get it ordered all in one go. Even when there was a snag with payment, the patiently waiting for me to sort it out. The shipped it as soon as they could and it arrive right on time and all in working order. Couldn't be happier with their team.

Edward Arevalo: I got to the district camera on Wilson’s blvd Arlington VA, the staff there are extremely friendly and they know what they are talking about. I love how the camera store is conveniently near my job and that they still sell film! They have a bunch of great camera gear and the store itself is very well organized and clean! I’m definitely gonna be coming to this camera store a lot more often and highly recommend this store to anyone who asks me about a good local camera store ☺️

Jt Thompson: The staff here is so amazing! So helpful and attentive. They hold equipment release gatherings, meet and greets, and educational workshops. When you rent from them, for all intents and purposes, your project becomes their project. They see that all your equipment is in top order and that all your needs are met. Best rental house on the east coast!

Mahnoor H: I have been renting from DC Camera for a few years now. They have exceptional customer service and have always been quick to respond to my rental requests and are always flexible in accommodating my last minute additions. Overall, I've had a great experience with the DC-Camera team and products and will continue to work with them!

Lizzy Bamford: DC Camera saved my senior film!! They are so knowledgeable of the gear and absolutely the best rental house I have ever worked with! The whole team does what they can to help students, and shows us how a professional rental house works. I am very appreciative for everything DC Camera has done for me and my project!

Kai Dickson: We’ve had the fortune of working with DC Camera for every one of our major projects so far and without them, our films wouldn’t be the same. I’ve never been in contact with such a kind and responsive team, completely dedicated to making sure their clients get the job done in the best manner possible. I have nothing but love and great appreciation for them.

Marcus Artis: DC Camera is a great place for you to rent a camera. They were able to advise me on the best equipment to use for the work I was trying to do. They have exceptional customer service and were very friendly. I was even able to switch out to a different lens, since they one I originally got was too big for what I wanted to do. Overall, great experience and will definitely be renting from them again if I need their services. Kyle was AWESOME!

Nausheen Dadabhoy: I had a lovely experience with the folks at DC-Camera! We had a major mix-up with our order and they made big adjustments for us which were very helpful. They also kindly walked us through the new gear that I wasn't as familiar with. They will definitely be my first call when I am filming in DC.

Kinetibeb Studios: Words can't explain how good I feel every time I come out of this DC-Camera. Simply the nicest & most honest people and the best service in the area. We love you guys and hope to work with you more often.

R Doss: I had DC-Camera a really great experience while renting quasar science rainbow lights from here. The reservation was quick and easy online. The staff helped out with the setup of these light and provided the clamps for mounting to the C stands at no extra charge. Highly recommend them for your next shoot

Edward Trauschke: They were incredible! They went above and beyond to meet our needs. My company had a shipping issue come up and we were out of all of our equipment. DC Camera was extremely helpful and resourceful in my short notice time of need. Would highly recommend to anyone in the DC Metro Area.

Tamim Shams: Just don't west your Money going to this place! So unprofessional.Charging you $16 for two passport photo and this is what i had to do with mine.

Constantin T: I had passport photos done here recently, and they came out great. The owner (and photographer) is very kind and pleasant to work with.

Brendan Brady: I went in to Metro Camera Center to get a passport photo. When I took it to the post office they measured it and said it was not the correct size. I went back to Metro Camera Center to ask for a refund, and the store manager said he could only give me store credit. That is fine, except he was rude and suggested that the only reason I came back was because I did not like the passport photo. I informed him that the post office measured it and said the size was not correct and he proceeded to argue with me. If you are getting a passport photo taken, just do it at the post office. If you need any other camera supplies, there are many other stores who treat their customers better.

Mohammed Ghupta: This place is a great shop. I had an old photo that I could barely see. It was my memory of my mother when she died in Pakistan. The kind old gentlemen helped me right away and helped me get it framed. I also needed a passport photo and he fixed it right away. He is great with this type of technology. I would recommend this place 10/10 times. It is so helpful.

Chiloh Shelton: Do not I repeat do not come to this establishment for any type of photos especially passport photos. The gentleman that runs this establishment could care less about quality pictures and will not give you a refund even if the passport agency tells you that you cannot use the pictures that he takes. I just wasted $15 for pictures that I will have to use as a collage. Your best bet is to go to a CVS or Walgreens for Quality passport pictures.

Daniyal Rahim: I too had a horrible experience getting my passport photo taken here today. Do yourself a favor and listen to all the reviewers and go somewhere else. You deserve better!

John Zhao: Very informal for passport photos. Their attitude is horrible. She ask me to leave for dissatisfying with the unofficial passport photo she took. And it is overpriced, $15 !!! I can get a much better photo in DC at that price.

Steve Minard: This place is useless. Don't get your photos done here. They have a big neon sign in the back saying ONE HOUR PHOTO. Two DAYS later and my pictures aren't even back in the store yet. I don't even need prints! Just a CD! Get your photos developed elsewhere.

Kyle D: One of the only places in crystal city that will do notary on ANY document (wills, power of attorney, etc) - banks don’t do these kind of documents anymore! The gentleman / owner is nice and pleasant. Honestly who does one hour photo anymore though? Quite amazing businesses like this stay afloat. But I come here for all my notary needs!

Bilal Alaji: Excellent and personal customer service. Allan was super helpful and knowledgeable, and took his time discussing what gear best fit my needs. Very happy with my purchase of a Canon R6 body and a used 70-200 lens in excellent condition. Best camera store in the DMV I've found.

Cole Terra: If you are getting film developed, scanned, or just purchasing film, go somewhere else. If you're getting black and white film developed, don't expect to get it for three weeks, that's how long I had to wait some time ago for negatives that were just getting developed. I have gotten terrible and unusable scans far too often from them, where the images are scanned on the border, or the negatives are just dirty. I've cleaned and rescanned negatives from them far too often, especially with how much their development and scanning costs are. The selection of film they offer is pretty pitiful. I'm usually out of state and am used to a photo store that has any film stock you could imagine available, and where my presence doesn't seem like a nuisance to the staff.

william pittman: Busy place. 4x5 film. Used filters well organized. Used lenses many new cameras. A good look up system.

Mario Rivera: Great stock, market prices, knowledgeable staff, good location.I do my regular camera and accessories shopping here

C Davidson: Helpful staff and followed up with me about a second purchase of a hard to find item.

Khan Adnan: I would say they are generally nice and I think I met the owner at Burke location. He didn't seem too customer focused. They wanted to tag me with 15% shelving fee I'm the end he lowered it to 10%. I was there to exchange my a7c with a7Siii much higher price camera. I had only tried the camera in my living room but he said it's open box now. They also didn't tell me that they only have a 15 day return policy. Plus he said this new camera is a final sale. I don't think I'll be going there again at least not at this location. So I paid 10% shelving fee for a new camera I kept for only 17days plus gave them $3,900 dollar of more business. He also didn't believe me when I said I buy a lot from them. We come to find out they had upgraded their system 2 yrs ago. So probably lost purchases.

Kim Brace: Magnificent Nikon service in the DC area. Buy all my gear here.

Tom Mills: I've never had a bad experience with the crew at District Camera; bought and sold a lot of equipment from them for many years and always appreciate their patience and time working to make the experience perfect. They don't upsell and perhaps most importantly, they love all things photography be it digital or film. As an analog aficionado, I am also happy to report that that they have a large selection of color and B/W film available in their retail shop in both 120 and 135 format, very nice given the scarcity of film nowadays. They also have an amazing selection of used gear at very competitive prices that they guarantee will work. First place I look for all things photography... and they're local! Thanks for everything, District Camera!

David Costanza: I'd give this shop 6 stars if I could. Great service, nice people, competitive pricing, family-owned, and just everything you want in a small business. We buy all our cameras, prints, and related gear here. I don't even think about shopping anywhere else.

Sherry Garay: I am an amateur photographer and I used to drive out to Burke to another local camera shop. I decided to give Dominion a try, and I am so glad I did! This is a locally owned “mom and pop” business and it feels good to support a small local business, instead of putting more money in the pocket of a man who wants to play around in outer space. The staff at the store are super knowledgeable. One of them used to work for Canon and can tell you everything you need to know about Canon gear. They helped me make my decision on moving to a new mirrorless camera. I believe they are the only local shop that does their film developing on site. They also do black and white developing by hand. My prints look better than they have in years! They also sell an array of cool films to play around with. I picked up a roll of Dracula film from Romania. They also take passport photos and guarantee them as acceptable by the State Department. I also just found out their classes have started back up and they have a studio space upstairs they rent out. Seriously, if you are a pro photographer or just an amateur like me, then support this local business. This is a great camera shop, with just about anything you could possibly need, including a used gear bargain shelf!

Jessica Border: Who ever said the customer service was good is delusional. I went in to get my film developed. He asked me if I wanted prints or digital and I said both. He told me that he can’t do both and if I wanted it, I need to do prints first, then when I come to pick up, I can order the digital copies. He was so rude to me. I won’t ever come hear again, I was literally about to walk out from the horribleness if this experience, which is a real shame.

Mike Tike: Gary is the best. I was looking for ZV-E10 ( sold out everywhere you can check that right now) but I swore it was sold out. He told me hd actually had one and the color I wanted. He looked all over the store and finally found it. That’s customer service you won’t find at Best Buy. I’m so happy with my purchase this is the only place I’m going to for camera equipment and vlogging gear.

W Russell: I found this place by walking around Falls Church. For a photographer or anyone interested in any level of photography, this place has it all! Prices are reasonable and the customer service is 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟!! Gary, the owner, is super friendly and knowledgeable in his products. GREAT PLACE!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! Keep up the great work Dominion!

Michael Ryan: Really good experience over several visits to Dominion Camera. The team, especially Gary, are really knowledgeable and helpful. Some highlights: - Fixed my film camera for free after taking it in - Good film development and quick turnaround - Spent several days and hours going over a new camera to purchase. They were helpful and patient to make sure I got what would fit my needs. Highly recommend.

Daniel Ramirez (NiceWaffles): I've been here a few times, out of all of the camera stores I've been at so far. These have been the nicest people. That may not be shocking but if you visit some camera stores in DC, the staff aren't so nice over there. But these people here at Dominion camera so really kind and helped me select which lenses to purchase for my camera I highly recommend this shop! My favorite camera shop :)

Jim Arnold: I'm not a camera guy, nor am I that much of a tech guy in general. All I know is that I had a giant bag of film that I inherited from my late mother who never got around to developing it. Dominion Camera was the only place I found to help me develop/scan all of it, and their customer service and staff won me over the whole time. As simple as each transaction was, they made me enjoy stopping in and took care of me the whole way through (and made sure I didn't get charged for scans on blank film!). My bag of film is now empty and I wish I had a reason to continue giving this hometown shop my money; I really appreciate them.

sahra ahmad: I’ve been meaning to write this review for a while now. I love supporting small businesses, and this one is one of my favorites. It is right near my office and taking my film to get developed and print is so nice. I appreciate that unlike the big corporations (CVS, Walmart, etc) they only make you pay for the photos that they found, so if a piece of film was bad, they don’t charge you for a print of that. I also enjoy that it is so quickly done! Unlike the big corporations that take up to like 2 weeks, they took only a fraction of that time. The quality of the picture paper was nice too- I always go with a matte finish. Nicest people ever work there, and overall I would highly recommend! I know this sounds like a fake review, but I promise this is 100% legit. I can’t wait to take more of my film to get developed.

Cory Concha: Outstanding film processing, much better than any pharmacy service, and they're capable of same day service if you drop off your film by 10 am on the days they process. Definitely the highest quality prints and scans I've ever gotten and for the same price as the pharmacy locations who take two weeks and never return your negatives. With that said I interacted very sparingly with the staff and have not used any other services/purchased any other equipment from them, so I have no perspective in that regard. But I can safely and highly recommend them for film processing.

roland zuniga: Not a place I would send friends too.

Emma Pratt: Ok

Ricky Sanchez: Amazing city

Christopher M: Great local shop, fantastic for all printing services but a bit pricy for film developing / scanning, but that's just how it goes in DC. I only had one scanning mishap, which is why I gave 4 stars, but they did offer to rescan which was nice

Ally Aretz: This is the first time I thought it would ever be necessary to write a review. If you are getting (specifically) film developed DO NOT GO HERE. I paid $40 for two rolls which was somewhat steep, and then got to the store a week later only to pay another $20! They also said that they would call when the film was ready. I ended up calling a week and one day later to ask how it was going and they said it was ready. Anyways, I go to look at the 72 photos I thought would be developed. For some reason, 24 photos were missing. Definitely will not be going back here.

Burk Finley: I’ve had random good results in the past, but recently has a horrible print delivered that cost just shy of $200. They don’t have a calibrated profesional monitor in the shop and printing is done at the silver spring location. Silver spring has the properly calibrated monitors, so I was told after the fact. The photo came out super crushed and orange - as though the blue channel was almost eliminated. Pretty awful. After follow up questions regarding recourse they said there is none since I didn’t pay $60 to have a test print done ahead of time. I would highly recommend going to another shop that has a calibrated monitor on premise so you see what you’ll get ahead of time. At least not something radically different than what you may be looking at - as was my case. There are at least 2 such shops in DC. Not professional. Won’t be going back. Update: Within about a week of posting the above review I received a call from the owner, who in fact had looked into what happened before reaching out to me. She confirmed that the orange + red channels had been overly saturated during the printing, and offered to reprint the image. She sent a smaller test print (hard copy) to my house that matched her calibrated monitor, which looked better than what I had. It was great to hear from an owner who called out of concern that my experience did not represent her business, whether I continued to do business with them or not. She cares about accurate photo production and vowed to educate her staff on the newly calibrated monitor in the MacArthur Blvd. shop.

Rachel Minich: Very nice and well informed staff. My experience thus far with having my artwork scanned digitally has been a great learning experience for me. From now on, if I have anything to frame, even if it's a 5 by 7 photo, I will take it here to have "cleaned up". Well worth it! (I took an Inked paw print on a piece of white paper in to have it scanned and photoshopped: once it was scanned in, I saw how yellow the paper was that I used and all of its flaws, and when I got the edited version I couldn't have been happier. The manager is great, as is Dave.

Tierney Brown: Like many who still use film, I have some trust issues handing it over for someone else to process, but Dodge Chrome always does a great job. The staff are knowledgeable, helpful, friendly, and don't mind when I spend way too long gazing at film I just got back on their light tables. Also they cut film into 6's instead of the crappy 5 sheets that are a personal pet peeve. I actually enjoy trekking out to the Palisades to go visit them. I've also used their photo mounting service for a corporate project, and they were so easy to work with an accomodating of our schedule and requirements! The one time I brought them an especially unusual project they kindly looked into it for me before referring me to someone more suitable for the project, rather than doing a less than perfect job, and I really appreciate that as well. These guys are awesome!

Faisal Mohsin: I have had the unfortunate experience of losing a full C6 black and white roll of film which was destroyed during development. I was told this was because the roll became detached from the processing rack while in the developer bath and was not discovered till the end of the processing run, after which the roll could not be salvaged. This was obviously bitterly disappointing. Staff have expressed regret and unrecoverable errors are an unfortunate fact of manual film development. Still, I have not lost a roll of film in many years of shooting on traditional formats. Skilled tradespeople and reliable equipment are becoming harder to find as film has become an enthusiasts hobby. I would recommend going to a specialist who may charge higher prices for this work but who could carry it out with painstaking care than risk immeasurable and unrecoverable loss.

Alexander Darvishian: Went in to get a few rolls of color 120 film developed and scanned. Ended up being fairly expensive but I was expecting the scans to be good given the reviews. I came back to pick up the film and was given a CD which was an annoyance since it’s such an outdated medium and good, cheap cloud sharing services exist in 2018. Once I finally tracked down a computer with a cd drive I opened the files to find either a booger or a seed or something on one of the scans... Paying about $20/roll for subpar jpegs with “things” in them is completely not worth it. For being the only game in town I would expect better. Looks like I’ll have to ship my rolls up to a lab in philly or nyc to get the job done right. Really a shame.

nikki: This place is great! I just went here for the first time, and I'll be sure to give them my business in the future. They are really nice and easy to deal with, and they went out of their way to help me. I came in for a high quality scan, and that's what I got, along with wonderful service.

Ryan McArdle: Went here for an international passport photo - they made sure it met the standards perfectly and it was quick and easy. Definitely recommend.

Sung Hwang: The owner is the best. He’s a good man. Very passionate about art. He will go out of his way for his customers. He truly understands what customer service means.

Dennis Ward: Very helpful, excellent service. Film processing available.

Ana Djevenica: Positive: Professionalism, Quality, ValueI went to this photo studio to redo my passport photos after they turned out horrible at another place. I was able to approve the photo before having it printed unlike the other place. The owner is very friendly and professional. They take baby photos too.I'm very pleased!

Yan C: I highly recommend this shop for anyone looking to get passport photos done in the area. I've used CVS and Walgreens in the past not only are they overly priced, the pictures don't even come out good. The passport photos here are professionally taken by the owner of the shop who is very welcoming and friendly.

Jay Steere: Needed a set of non-US passport photos and the owner knew the dimensions off the top of his head. The photos took a little time to develop (6 mins.) but they were worth it. I haven't had great luck with CVS or Walgreens where these photos are always an afterthought.

Veronica Czastkiewicz: We took passport photos here about three months ago. We had to retake them several times (the owner does let you review them before printing) and in the end, the State Department sent our application back saying that the photo was of poor quality and had red eye... so now we have to re-do them somewhere and wait who knows how long to get our passports.

Saqib Khan: The owner is very friendly and helpful. I needed 10x13 prints and he was able to get me very high quality photos very quickly.

Andy Anderson: Very friendly photographer. Egan was fast and cheerful, and my passport photos were done within minutes.

Local Guide: Best photographer in neighborhood. Professional and affordable.

Mehmet Esen: John is amazing with scanning photos! I could not believe the high quality reproduction of an old photo. And on the same day! I would highly recommend their service.

Christopher M: Got my roll of film developed overnight, super fast for around here! They did a good job and charged a good rate. It's a very sweet family owned spot and it's a difficult business these days so I'm happy to support them. If anyone is writing negative reviews because it's not "one hour" developing, they're morons, i wish one hour photos were the norm still too, but unless you can find a time machine and go back to 1998, this is the fastest you'll get your rolls developed

Arif MC: One of the only place where you can get picture according to Canadian passport requirements. American passport picture were 10.99. And Canadian 15.99

Ibrahim Imam: Excellent service. I went to get passport photos and was in and out in 10 minutes.

Heidi Yazdani: Came in to get my film developed, they came out great and super fast compared to all the other stores I have been to. Will definitely be returning and I recommend this store to anyone looking for the same thing!

Thai Hung Nguyen: While there are plenty of choices for photo printing service providers you can come to, this one is unique and special. Your photos are always customized and made beautiful to your preferences. John is excellent and experienced at what he is doing. This store has been here for 30 years and they always provide great services and quality products. They are very prompt and accurate as well. What a rare find in this technology era.

Abhilash P: I called to check if they were open. Came here in the evening for passport photo. They saw the photo specifications required. He allowed some time to set the hair. he clicked the photo in his setup and gave the 2 photo copies quickly. In and out within 10 to 15 mins.

Sarah Engel: I had 8 rolls of black and white 35mm I wanted to develop, and this was one of the last few places in the area that still processes film instead of just printing digital photos (though they offer that too, of course). Upshot: the photos turned out great! The shop had the work finished within 24 hours, and I really like the matte finish. Good product, friendly customer service, and while I may recall fondly that it didn't use to be quite this expensive to develop 35mm film, the price here was cheaper than any of the other places I looked at, including online.

Abram Eric Landes: Eh, you should call ahead before expecting one hour photo service. It runs whenever they have 20+ rolls of film, so that might be 3-5 days, not one hour. I understand the status of the industry, but the lady was pretty rude explaining it to me. Wanted to support the mom and pop shops, but not if they're going to make me feel dumb for asking to provide their service.

Alan Cinsavich: I heard about this place from a colleague and the moment I stepped into the store I think I fell in love and went to heaven at the same time. For professional photography and videography this place has everything! And I mean everything! Camera bodies, lenses, flashes, lighting, backgrounds, bags, filters, accessories, camcorders to Cinema HD cameras and the list can go on. And even more amazing they have film camera and can also develop B&W and Color film! Robert the manager was super nice, had a great sense of humor and very helpful and knowledgeable. They also accept trade-in. I live in Maryland and while this place may be far from home for me I am definitely planning on making special trips to this Mecca of Camera Stores.

Krys M Gatmaitan: My wife is a professional photographer so it was great to know a dedicated camera shop is nearby. Staff are super friendly and knowledgeable, they'll be happy to point you in fhe right direction if you need anything specific. They have everything photography-related she could ask for. 7 foot umbrella? Check. Extra camera batteries with external charger? Check. Tripods and extra lens caps? Check and check. Camera bags, lenses for rent, and cool antique cameras to gaze at for a conversation starter? Check, check, and check. There's honestly a huge selection of cameras and accessories for all brands that would give B&H and Adorama a run for their money. Did I mention that prices are just about the same, if not more competitive, Amazon included? There's an entire room full of umbrellas, diffusers, and various camera bags, I would suggest checking here first before buying online anywhere to avoid the shipping costs and reduce the carbon footprint Their website even lists the available inventory, and if you so choose, some of it can be ordered online and shipped to you. What more could you ask for?

Marc Nowell: Amazing service, friendly staff. They had the vintage part I needed and got it shipped quickly. I bought through Amazon, and when a refund was needed it was processed no questions asked. Their inventory is fantastic, both new and pre-owned. Check 'em out!

Puneet Sikand: Great Equipment selection and reasonable prices, but I was disappointed with the way they handle film negatives - I dropped off a roll of 120 type film for developing, and the person responsible had stuffed the developed negatives into an envelope meant for 35mm film, instead of boxing it as is standard practice with 120 type film. The film is now permanently warped despite keeping it under weighted books overnight to flatten it. I can't get sharp scans out of the film because it is so badly deformed. To add insult to injury, the lab tech evidently unrolled the exposed film outside the darkroom, because the first exposure is partly fully exposed - another very basic mistake. I took photos of my 3-month old baby on film, hoping to preserve a memory of my baby on film - and the best photo is essentially ruined because of poor handling. The attached photo shows the damage, and I think I'll be sending my film elsewhere for development from now on.

Mike Litters: Friendly staff, very helpful. Great selection of new and used cameras and lenses. A little pricey... But so are cameras and lenses

Liz Evans: It's disappointing I have to leave this review, but here we are. Long story short, I came in to get an XT3 camera on 4/3/22. They had one in the store for $1499, quoted me at 1499, but charged me $1899. Evan was assisting me and seemed uncertain on which price I should be charged because the box he grabbed from the back was 1899. Evan said that was weird and eventually went and got the 1499 box. He scanned it, it showed up as $1499 in the store's system. To confirm, he price-checked on B&H's site by scanning the barcode on each box. $1499 was listed on B&H as $1499, the $1899 box didn't show up at all on their site. Evan was still confused 🙄. Another associate (Jacob) told Evan to charge me the $1499 if that's what the system was saying. Evan tried to get me to come back the next day (Monday) so he could talk to someone named Mo/Moe- but Jacob told Evan that Mo/Moe wouldn't know the price. And I explained I had work on Monday, that he verified the price on B&H, and I'd take the $1499 while I was standing there in the store. When I came back from the bathroom, Evan said it had to be the store's mistake because the other boxes were $1899, it's 1899 on Amazon, so...he was charging me 1899 (which was really $2023 total) and he asked "Is that cool?" I only paid because I was annoyed and wanted a camera, but I came back 30mins later to get a refund because that didn't feel right. Jacob had an attitude and Evan tried to say he had tried to "help me" find a cheaper one (he didn't, he was trying to justify charging more). Jacob said I was charged $1899 because the camera is listed as Out of Stock on B&H at the $1499 price. Okay. I spoke to B&H. If something is listed as Out of Stock, the price doesn't change. Actually it's held at that listed price until the item is back in stock. So what you see on B&H is what it is. The $1499 on B&H could have been honored, especially if that's what it already was in your store. In B&H's words, they wouldn't know or understand why the store wouldn't price match at $1499. Out of Stock doesn't mean charge $400 more because that's what you see on Amazon--- Evan (which he told me), and Jacob. Jacob also said while processing my refund he hoped I could find another $1500 camera. I'm thinking you had- on B&H, and regardless- I did. From the parking lot. I ordered an XT3 kit that came with a tripod and other items for LESS than $1500 total, and it came two days later. It's on my desk right now. I can always find another camera. I hope you find another customer to buy that camera off your shelf. It's just sad because I planned on buying lenses, equipment, maybe another camera just because I had liked the store. It is a nice store, but the people inside of it make a difference. I planned on coming back and building my setup, and I was looking forward to doing these things in person, despite the 1-hour drive. I would have been back. That $400 or $600 would have been easily made up, plus some. But by not honoring what was in the system, looking out for a customer the first time, whatever the reason or policy, you lost the whole sale and I won't be back. I'm happy with the XT3, love it, just sad I went through two different stores in person before ordering online and online was the easiest and smoothest experience- and cheaper.

C Davidson: Super crowded store. Looked around for quite a while to find a couple of items - was never approached by a sales person. They have good stock and prices. I left without buying anything.

Dave Dickhaut: Went in on MLK Day to look for lights and mounts, maybe talk some camera rigging. There seemed to be 3 employees in the store, but not a single one of them acknowledged us. I hovered around the center of the store, giving off the "customer in distress" vibe, but the guy behind the counter wouldn't even pause his conversation with his buddy long enough to make eye contact. After 15 mins I gave up, went home and ordered from B&H photo. I'd so much prefer to give money to a local store than the faceless web, but I'm only half the equation. I can't even comment on fair prices because none of the lights had price tags. All in all an unpleasant experience, which is a shame.

Ann Esther: If you need to get your film processed this is the place!! Everything was done quick and on time and the results had me flabbergasted. This is the place for all things photo.

Virginia CV: I couldn't be more pleased! At 73, I was concerned that I wouldn't be happy with a head shot for an upcoming publication. Tony allayed that fear. Pleasant, professional, and thorough, he listened to me and made me smile.

E Hay (ehay2k): Great place to get passport photos. They even take photos for EU/UK passports. Nice people, quick service.

Jerrianne O'Day: Tony worked diligently today to get a digital passport picture that would successfully pass the upload online application process when the specifics about what was needed were not evident from the application site. After several reworks of the photo, resends via email, and telephone calls, he figured it out, tested himself on the site, and we got it done. Thanks again for all your attention today!

Refayat Haque: Tony Awad is unprofessional. He made me wait when I took my mom and dad to take passport sized photos taken. Instead of finishing our work first, he didn’t inform us and made us wait to tend to another client. We should’ve been there for 5 minutes max, but ended up staying there for about 20 minutes. Safe to say, I will not be returning here in the future, and I highly recommend others to ensure that he does not leave you waiting and attend other customers.

Timothy D: I should have written this review a long time ago, but hesitated because I don’t it want to affect their business due to my experience. However, after some time to reflect I feel that I should at least warn customers. But, I am sure some had a good experience there. Several years ago I called them to ask what the price was for 4 passport photos, and I was given the price by a worker. Then, after having my pictures taken, the owner wanted double the price. I was suprised, but he said he worked there for 23 years (at the time), and that’s the price he is demanding. But, if I wanted he could give me half the number of passport photos (2) for the price I was quoted. At that time, the worker who answered my call tried to disappear in the back. I pointed to that employee and told the owner, that his employee gave me that price. The owner responded that his employee “just works there”, and “he doesn’t know the correct prices”. I should have not paid for those pictures at the new price, but it was getting late in the day, and I needed them that for my passport the next day, so I decided to pay. Thus, for several years I keep thinking back at this bait and switch tactic used at this business in Arlington VA. Thank you, and I hope your experience was different than mine.

Gina Necula Boera: Photo Scope is also great for getting a portrait done! I just had one done for my work and it's amazing! Toni is very professional and kind. I recommend his services highly!

Chris Shenton: I farted around with a digital camera, office-quality printer, and the Department of State's goofy image editor. Waste of time. Finally wised up and went to Photo Scope: they know how to frame the shot, take a photo without shadows, and print it on good paper. Fast, friendly service and very affordable. Definitely recommended.

Ryan Coughlin: Tony did excellent work in creating my canvas photo a while back. He was engaging, efficient, and is seriously adept with Photoshop.

Tim Mannel: Photo Scope is a GREAT small photo studio. Tony is a professional who truly cares about his customers. Great value and excellent quality.

Central Photo Company: Capitol Hill Frame & Photo is a trusted partner for our company and we know that all orders are received and turned around with care and efficiency. From framing historic documents and photographs to large print orders, Stuart and is staff have always given us candid and fair pricing and advice with a knowledge base and expertise to back it up. We have worked with Stuart and his staff for over 20 years and it is my pleasure to give 5 stars to his business which I know counts for something in this review based economy. It is a testament to Stuart's customer service that he has been on the Hill for 20 plus years and in a small community his reputation has ensured his success.

Maggie Boys: Capitol Hill Frame and Photo did an excellent job for me. I needed 20" x 30" signs printed and mounted on foam core and I had a very tight turn around time. They worked really well with my designer and everything turned out perfectly for my event.

Alex Johnson: Unfortunately, I had a encounter where I was deeply disrespected by one of the gentlemen working here. I stopped in to pick up a custom framed gift and was treated as if I didn’t exist. I immediately approached the register to pick up the item and waited for the employees to return to the register. After returning to the register, the employee called for a customer from another area of the store who was behind me to process his transaction first and asked me to step out of the way. I don’t know if it was the fact that I was dressed casually in a raincoat and sweatpants for the bad weather or if it was a matter of his perception of my racial identity, either way, someone waiting at the register should have been helped before someone approaching the line from behind me. I give the other employee from the back of the store credit for recognizing my dismay at the treatment and asking if I was okay. This was, however, not enough to allay the micro-aggression I had experienced. I highly discourage friends and colleagues in Congress and beyond from using the services of this store. If you believe in justice, equity, and fairness, I implore you to find an alternative.

Garrett Arwa: Came here to get a backlog of items framed. There was no wait time, and a few of the items I brought fit into ready-made frames which the they assembled for me on site. This option is recommended as it’s about half as cheap to do a pre-made frame as it is to do a custom with the cheapest frame/glass. But the ready-made frames come with a solid gram and glass, not cheap plastic. The custom jobs are not cheap, but probably about the same price as using Framebridge. Also used the wait time to get a passport photo.

Sam Rosenbaum: Such a great experience getting an original art piece framed here. I reached out to ~15 local vendors for pricing and got the best deal here for a very large piece. Stuart was super friendly and helpful, and the turnaround time was much quicker than I expected. So pleased with the end result!

Ber.adette Pilliod: these guys are amazing. there is nothing they cannot do!!! the card selection is fantastic, always thoughtful or funny from sympathy to birthday. but the framing and photos have no peer. excellent suggestions on displaying favorite photos. also, many of my relatives are seniors to whom i send hard copy photos, this shop is very accommodating to everyone's needs. they helped me assemble a high school graduation collage also. i value their input, enjoy their rapport, and they will always be my first resource, hooray to them.

Wendy W: This is by far and excellent place to get high quality photo prints. There’s also a large selection of reasonably priced cards and printing supplies.

bryan coxwell: I took a 50 year old newspaper here to get the front page framed. The paper was brittle and looked like it could have fallen apart under the slightest provocation, but they did an excellent job preserving it and the finished product looks great. Will definitely be going back next time I need something framed.

Holly Robertson: Waited 8 years to get my graduate school diploma framed. Worth the wait!!