Over the next few minutes you will hopefully learn at least a little something about where to buy cameras and take photos in Reykjavik. You will also read about everything we could think to include on the topic at hand.
We will start this off by listing some of the best local photographers for when you need wedding pictures, graduation pictures, or want to capture memories at any special events. After that where to go for photo printing whether you want to print something off your phone, get a passport photo, need digital marketing materials, or whatever will be discussed, and they will be followed up by photography studios.
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You can always try to “develop your skills” by taking lessons at the best photography classes in your area, sorry, we really tried to hold that corny joke back but couldn’t. Even if there aren’t many left these days the best places to buy cameras and repair shops near you will also be discussed. You can expect them to also sell new lenses, cleaning supplies, covers, stands, and more equipment and accessories.
After all of that is out of the way it will finally be time to get you out of here with a list of places to take beautiful pictures, plus where you can buy some loosely related items like camera phones or security cameras. Some of the places we mention could definitely be in multiple lists but we will do our best to put the right shops in the right lists and let you know when a place can handle multiple needs.
You can also expect to find a local map at the end of the post to help you figure out where all the Reykjavik camera and photo places we list are located. This region of the world is one that we have written many other guides for in the past for those that are interested.
Local Photographers
There is no better way to commemorate a wedding, graduation, or other special event then to have a great photographer near you capture the scene:
- Arctic Weddings Iceland – Photographer
- Kristin Maria Iceland Wedding Photographer
- Styrmir Kári & Heiðdís Photography
- Bettina Vass Photography
- Iceland Photographer
All types of photography including wedding, elopement, engagement, proposal, honeymoon, anniversary, adventurous couples, family, event, adventure, landscape and nature are all services offered by Arctic Weddings Iceland.
Kristin Maria Iceland is a photographer who specializes in weddings, proposals, engagements, and family portraits. Couples, engagement, portrait, family, travel, and boudoir photography are all available from Iceland Photographer.
Photo Printing
To print the selfies off your phone or get a photo printed visit:
- Fótógrafí at Skólavörðustígur, 101
- Pixel Prentþjónusta at Ármúli 1
- Háskólaprent at Fálkagata 2
Each of the above is a good option for photo printing near you. They should be able to provide color or black and white pictures and they can probably put them on just about anything you want.
Whether you need developing and printing for passport photos, brochures, pamphlets, books, wall graphics, posters, digital prints, real estate advertisements, other marketing materials, or just about anything they can probably handle it. They should also be able to assist with scanning, restorations, enlargements, processing, digital repairs, and more.
If you have any specific photo printing needs we suggest you look through those links and find a place that offers exactly what you want.
Studios For Rent
MINK Viking Portrait Studio at Laugavegur 11 is a company that specializes in transforming ordinary individuals into fearsome Vikings. The owner Gumann ór Bjargmundsson has had a successful career in both photography and film over the years including work on the popular TV series Game of Thrones.
Camera Stores & Repair Shops In Reykjavik
Before smartphones this list would have been a lot longer but you can still buy cameras in Reykjavik or get them repaired at:
- Beco at Langholtsvegur 84
- Camera Store at Laugavegur 178
Beco sells Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Tamron cameras as well as providing camera repair services near you. The Camera Store sells Canon, Sony, Panasonic, Fuji, and more.
Best Places For Selfies
Some of the best places to take selfies in your area would be:
- Sun Voyager at Sæbraut
- Perlan
- Öskjuhlíð
- Grótta Island Lighthouse
Perlan is an adventurous land with Icelandic natural wonders, water, viewing platform, Perlan’s Observatory and café. You should be able to take beautiful pictures at any of those places in your area.
Where To Buy Camera Phones
Elko at Skógarlind is a good place to go no matter if you are searching for the highest megapixel camera phones with bluetooth or just need budget quality pictures.
Security Cameras
You can either buy security cameras or have your home or business looked over after contacting:
- Securitas at Skeifan 8
- Titan Security Europe at Ármúli
Whether you want to buy and install security cameras yourself or need a company to monitor them for you one of the above can help you out. Some of you might also want to check out our posts on:
- Renting Photography Studios in Oslo
- Renting Photography Studios in Copenhagen
- Renting Photography Studios in Stockholm
- Renting Photography Studios in Helsinki
Enjoy Taking Photos With Your New Camera
We hope that we did a decent job of covering the camera and photo scene near you. Whether you were hoping to learn about where to buy cameras or get them repaired in your area, photographers for hire, printing, studios, classes, places to take selfies, camera phones or security you read about it all.
If you read all the way to the end you might just know a little something about this local scene yourself. If that is the case please use the comments to tell us if we got anything wrong or to share your own tips.
Either way we hope you enjoy buying cameras and taking photos in Reykjavik.
