Today we will all be going on a deep dive into where you can buy cameras and take photos in Cleveland. Additionally we will try to cover as much as possible on a wide range of related subtopics.
There probably isn’t a better way for us to kick this off than to list the best local photographers for when you need wedding pictures, graduation pictures, or want to capture memories at any special events. Once they have been discussed in detail we will move on to photo printing whether you want to print something off your phone, get a passport photo, need digital marketing materials, or whatever type of printing you might need will be discussed before we pivot to photography studios.
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Taking lessons at the best photography classes in your area is a great way to “develop your skills,’ sorry but that corny joke just wrote itself. Even if there aren’t many left these days the best places to buy cameras and repair shops near you will also be discussed. Don’t be surprised if these stores also sell new lenses, cleaning supplies, covers, stands, and more equipment and accessories.
A list of places to take beautiful pictures and selfies will definitely get a shout out plus there will be some quick lists for where to buy some loosely related items like camera phones or security cameras. Many of the places we mention could theoretically go in a few of our lists but we will do our best to put the right shops in the right place and let you know when a place can handle multiple needs.
Expect to find a map for the area towards the end of the post to help you figure out where all the Cleveland camera and photo places we list can be found. Click this link to learn more about where to take selfies and all things photography around the Midwest.
Local Photographers
Commemorate a wedding, graduation, or other special event by hiring a great photographer near you to capture the scene:
- Allison Hopkins Photography
- Imagine It Photography
- Spencer Photography
- Michaelangelo’s Photography
- Anytime Picture
- Alevtina Photography
- Arastasia Photography
- Human Artist Photography
Allison Hopkins is a wedding and lifestyle photographer that provides engagement sessions, high-resolution web galleries, personalized timelines, complete digital/print rights, and a complementary album as part of her services. She also does photography for families, seniors, maternity, newborns, and events.
Imagine It provides family, event, elder, engagement, proposal, and wedding photography. Spencer Photography specializes in weddings including best wedding images, photojournalism, wedding albums, and engagement photos.
Michelangelo’s Photography has 20 years of photography and filming experience doing product, architectural, executive portraits, 360 products, events, editorial, lifestyle, commercial video, industrial, ghosting apparel, food, modeling, fitness, sports, musicians, portraits, virtual tours, doll-house floor plans, drone photography, interior and exterior photos.
Anytime Picture is a photographic and videography production firm that offers top-notch services to its clients. They also provide drone coverage, editing, and design services. Arastasia Photography is a wedding and elopement photographer who works full-time. She also does couple’s sessions and boudoir photos.
Human Artists are photographers and filmmakers that provide wedding, engagement, portrait, and destination wedding photography.
Photo Printing
To get a passport photo printed near you or to just print the selfies off your camera or phone head to:
- Neo Pro Imaging at 3107 Carnegie Ave
- Eveready Printing at 20700 Miles Rd
- Copy King at 3333 Chester Ave
- Foote Printing at 2800 E 55th St
- Maxi Printing Service at 2911 Mayfield Rd
- Vedda Printing at 12000 Berea Rd
Eveready Printing has been providing exceptional printing services and a wide range of equipment and experienced press operators that work hard to exceed your expectations. Their full-color printing services are second to none when it comes to bright, lifelike color and detail.
Full color and black and white printing, commercial offset printing, direct mail, full color envelope printing, oversize posters and banners, graphic design, complete binding and finishing, personalized variable printing, scan hard copy to USB drive, CD or SD, pick-up and delivery are just some of the things that Copy King provides.
Foote Printing is a good option for graphic design, offset and digital printing, mailing, typesetting and desktop publishing, long print run and larger print projects, short print runs and smaller print projects, bindery, and finishing.
Maxi Printing offers low-cost, high-quality bespoke printing and materials. Shop clothes, business cards, t-shirts, hoodies, flyers, posters, long sleeves, design, and pre-printed transfers are also available. The Vedda Printing is known for offset printing, digital printing, mail house, bindery, envelopes, and an online store.
Studios For Rent
Renting photography studio space might be possible at:
- Eric Mull Photography Studio at 2530 Superior Ave #302
- Burklehagen Studio at 1717 E 36th St
Eric Mull Photography does commercial, fashion, talent headshots, editorial portraits, corporate headshots, sports performance and portraits, art-beaches and water, art-landscape, art-New York to pairings, life on the ranch, architecture, flashes of hope, and cityscapes in your area. Photography, food styling, motion, set styling, retouching, and production are all provided by Burklehagen.
Photography Classes
Here is a list of photography schools and people who give private lessons on taking pictures in your area:
- Cleveland Print Room at 2550 Superior Ave
- Cleveland Institute of Art at 11610 Euclid Ave
Since 1882 The Cleveland Institute of Art the college has been producing graduates as studio artists, designers, photographers, contemporary craftsmen, and educators. Animation, ceramics, drawing, game design, glass, graphic design, illustration, industrial design, interior architecture, jewelry and metals, life sciences illustration, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture + expanded media, transportation design, video and digital cinema are among the programs available at IA.
Camera Stores & Repair Shops In Cleveland
Back in the day before smartphones this list would have been a lot longer but you can still buy cameras in Cleveland or get them repaired at:
- Dodd Camera at 2077 E 30th St
- Pro Camera & Video Services at 5303 Broadview Rd
Dodd Camera offers the most up-to-date camera equipment including DSLR, mirrorless cameras, professional lighting equipment, and accessories. Pro Camera & Video Services began as a photographic repair shop, fixing film cameras, movie cameras, movie and still projectors, flash units, light meters, and a variety of other photographic equipment. They expanded their services to encompass the most cutting-edge technology such as digital cameras, DSLR’s, camcorders, DVD players, and VCR’s among other things.
Best Places For Selfies
Some of the best places to take selfies in your area would be:
- Voinovich Bicentennial Park at 800 E 9th St Pier
- The Arcade at 401 Euclid Ave
- Cleveland Botanical Garden at 11030 E Blvd
- Fountain of Eternal Life at 120 Public Square
- Edgewater Park
Where To Buy Camera Phones
These days the cameras on the newest phones can be great and if you want to buy a new one head to:
- Victra at 15322 Detroit Ave
- Mawi Wireless at 3507 Payne Ave
- T-Mobile at 3340 Steelyard Dr
- Tones Wireless at 7913 Superior Ave
- Boost Mobile at 24 Public Square #100
Security Cameras
You can either buy security cameras or have your home or business looked over after contacting:
- Cleveland Security Cameras at 10240 Lorain Ave
- The Security Source at 3317 Brookpark Rd
- Vivint
- Access 1 Alarm & Audio at 10418 Lorain Ave,
- Affinity Alarm at 16360 Broadway Ave b204
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Enjoy Taking Photos With Your New Camera
We hope you learned a little something about cameras and photos in your area today. You read about all kinds of topics like where to buy cameras, get them repaired, photographers for hire, printing, developing, studios, classes, places to take selfies, camera phones or security.
Anyone that is still here probably has a solid grasp on the local photography scene themself. If so don’t be shy, tell us what we got wrong or share your own tips in the comments.
We hope you have fun buying cameras and taking photos in Cleveland.