Was sent here from the guys at Mike's Camera because the lens I was looking for said it was in stock but in fact it was not. I'm surprised I'm not been to this local rental shop until recently. A lovely small shop with killer rental options at a fantastic price. Everyone at the shop is highly knowledgeable and helpful in helping me select specialty gear I needed for a shoot. The guys really knew their stuff and helped me adjust to my rental gear. I am looking forward to using this shop for all my speciality rental in the future! read more

This is my go-to rental place in Colorado. Not only do they have a great selection of gear, but the staff is always super communicative, helpful, and kind. I can always rely on them for recommendations for the best gear. One time I ordered the wrong adapter with my camera lens and they called me to let me know they had swapped it out for the right one. Always a pleasant experience at Pro Photo! read more

I love renting from these guys, they have a great selection of equipment...basically anything you could need! They take time to walk you through any important details or usage for the equipment. They really take their time to make sure you're good to go. We just rented a Sony camera body and Zeiss lens along with a slider and tripod which were really fairly priced! So fun to play/work with! We'll be back for sure! read more

It's been a few years since I've used their services but recently needed to rent studio lighting for a photoshoot. I forgot how the window for the return period worked and accidentally returned their equipment later than expected. Realizing my mistake I tried to offer to pay for an extra rental day but they refused stating they didn't explicitly mention it during pickup and let it slide. I use to live in Boulder but moved to Denver a few years ago. Because of their kindness and excellent service throughout my time with them, I refuse to go anywhere else and will gladly make the drive to support their business. Their process is by far the easiest I've ever used and their equipment is always top notch and in excellent condition. Look no further than Pro Photo Rental! read more

Jared and the Pro Photo team are everything (and more) that you would expect from a photography rental business. They're honest, welcoming, always answer any questions I have and their prices are fair. I highly recommend Pro Photo: for both entry-level and professional photographers. Their customer service is unparalleled. read more

Jared and the team at Pro Photo Rental are the most personable team I've ever worked with in a gear rental environment. Years can go by and the team seem to know exactly what I've been up to in the photo world. Absolutely a place where you can tell everyone there is passionate about the industry. Thanks for being a big part of the Colorado family and please keep on keeping it real! read more

Went in with a friend to check-in out the equipment he needed for a wedding. This was his first wedding he's ever done so he had a ton of questions and wanted to try out everything. The guy working there was very willing to let us try everything and helped explain pros and cons of each. He knew the prices of everything and when we had a question he did not know he made sure to look it up. The prices my friend said for renting were cheaper than the online rental places he was looking at. They also have chairs to sit down so you can chill out while getting the lowdown on the equipment. read more

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My first experience with Pro Photo exceeded my customer service expectations by a long shot! I rented a Sigma 18-35mm lens for my Nikon that was to be used for a large family reunion event in Pueblo, CO. After the two hour drive from Boulder to Pueblo, I discovered that I had been mistakenly given a Sigma 18-35mm for a Canon. Immediately, I called Pro Photo to inform them of the mixup, and without hesitation, Eric offered to hand-deliver the correct lens to me that night. He drove the lens to my hotel, and even offered an additional day with the lens at no extra charge. Because of this, I'll definitely be returning to Pro Photo for my camera rental needs! read more

I was so grateful to find Pro Photo Rental in a pinch, and they delivered the best equipment at a great price. Not only that, the service was exceptional. When we had a technical difficulty and were unable to find the store, they talked us through the directions step by step. Truly above and beyond and I recommend them to anyone! read more

I've rented lenses before from other vendors while traveling, and usually the service is a bit surley, the prices are outrageous, and they require a huge deposit. If I had that type of money sitting around I'd buy instead of rent! One of my friends told me about Pro Photo Rental and not only are they local to me, but they have competitive prices! I think PPR is one of the most valuable photographic resources in the metro area-- the founder Jared is a great guy, always willing to listen to the problem you're trying to solve or type of situation you're looking to capture and takes the time offer great suggestions whether or not it results in a rental, even if it is just a tip about the camera you're using. Pro Photo Rental is also supportive of the local community and sponsors photo walks/safaris from time to time and let people try out their equipment for free for the whole day! Recently out of the blue I had a chance to take a day off and I was able to secure a lens from them with very little notice and even had to keep changing my pick-up times and it was still a very painless process. I've never needed to have a lens shipped to me, but from what I understand they offer free shipping and all of the lenses are shipped in a Pelican style hard case. I have rented from them a couple of times so far and already have several other reservations this year. Can't wait to shoot with some more L series rental glass! Whether you are local or not, I highly recommend using Pro Photo Rental for all of your camera related rental needs. Great prices, great service, and they love photography-- how can you go wrong? read more

Besides having ridiculously low rates and friendly customer service (I was on a first name basis my second time in the store -- a nice touch and a lost quality with most businesses!), Pro Photo is, most importantly for me, flexible. To make a long story short, I work in news and often receive short notice for out-of-town gigs. My shoot was on, then off, then back on again. PPR applied a 2-day credit when I returned the lens early, and I was able to use said credit the next day when I showed back up for the same lens. Their inventory is extensive, high-quality and professionally maintained, and I'm happy to know there's a local shop in Boulder I can count on for all my camera equipment needs. read more

Fast and friendly service. Equipment is always in tip top condition. And they actually respond to emails within a decent amount of time. Their prices are great, rental policies are easy to follow, and they will ship the items right to my door. Keep up the good work y'all! read more

Jared and Eric (and I'm sure the rest of the team) are absolutely amazing. So extremely helpful and kind. They take the time to listen to your questions, provide GREAT feedback without expecting to make a sale, and are exceptionally personable. I can't recommend their shop enough! They even offered to help set my camera settings before a big shoot. These guys are the TRUTH! read more

Love the lenses, love the company. Jared has been nothing but amazing. So much fun to have nice lenses to shoot with. read more

My experience reserving was great, I rented a Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM with no problems. The lens was in great quality; normal wear but glass was perfect. The people at the business where polite, considerate, and knowledgeable when I picked it up. I encountered a problem when dropping off the lens. First my responsibility: I should have asked before I rented, how/when I would be released from the contract (responsibility) before I rented, I did not. I would not have rented if I would have asked up front. When I dropped off the lens they were hesitant to give me a document saying that I returned the lens and that it was in good working order. In short, they wanted me to leave the lens with them while I was still legally responsible for it. If something happened to the lens when it wasn't in my possession it would be on me. They said when they had time they would review the lens and send a confirmation at their leisure. That is not good business in my opinion. I did receive a confirmation email that I had returned the lens and it was in good working order about 30-60 minutes after drop off. I would not recommend this place until they change this policy and would suggest renting from Camren (http://www.camren.com/) which checks the equipment while I am there. read more

I can't speak highly enough about Pro Photo Rental. I am a professional wedding photographer and their customer service is top notch. I once mistakingly attempted to rent through a different photo rental company and was seriously disappointed. They were unwilling to accommodate my schedule and nearly impossible to communicate with. Pro Photo is the complete opposite of this. They are friendly, flexible and always willing to make a rental work for your situation. I will never rent from a different company again and feel so lucky to have a dependable, local rental company that I can tell everyone I know about! Whether you are just looking to try out new equipment or you are using their services for something more professional, Pro Photo is the place to go! read more

Love their service, in fact they found me via a Twitter request for rental companies and I was immediately impressed with Pro Photo Rental's customer service and communication - the fact that they have competitive day rates didn't hurt either. :) The lens I rented, Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR was shipped in a protected Pelican-style case with FedEx return label included. The lens was in great shape and performed beautifully for my two assignments. The whole rental process is easy-peasy and I look forward to renting from Pro Photo Rental again. - mike Calanan Photography, LLC SLC, UT read more

Dropped my Nikon camera for sensor cleaning. It was ready within the day and it only cost me $40 (+tax). Great service and friendly, eager to answer my questions. Not a Nikon Repair Center but for sensor cleaning, it's just great. And they also cleaned my two lenses for free!! Can't beat that! read more

I can't recommend PPR enough. I rented a Canon 16-35mm 2.8 iii for a week and it was immaculate. It came in a hard case and performed like a brand new lens, not like I've experienced from other businesses where lenses get passed around between so many ambiguous photographers. The rate structure seems to be designed to save you money if you rent for a prolonged period of time. We also rented a GoPro Hero 5 Black, and this is the part of the story where PPR shines in my opinion. While I did get the liability protection on the big lens, I didn't bother with it for the GoPro. Why? I don't know it didn't register with me for some reason. It came with a housing and floating handle, plus the understanding that it was waterproof to deeper than I can personally swim. We opened the case only once to put the microSD card in and went about our trip. Unfortunately the GoPro wound up with water damage pretty early on, after a single use there was an unknown amount of ocean water that had leaked into the camera. I didn't even know until I pulled the camera out again a couple of days later and it would no longer turn on. I pretty much expected that I had purchased a GoPro at that point. When I returned the lens and GoPro I explained what happened and spoke with Jared. He was really understanding and told me that he'd take a look at the camera to see what could be done. It turned out that the gasket around the battery in the GoPro had been compromised, but rather than pass the buck from everyone who had rented it previously, Jared gave us a call and explained the damage, but also cut us some slack and explain how they will start checking that part of the camera for future rentals. Well done, and thank you, I'll definitely be back. read more

I came in from Cali and needed to rent a wide angle lens. Jared welcomed me in with such wonderful candor and was super helpful. At the last place I went, I felt shamed by the workers for being a newbie. Jared handled me with care and helped me get the best set up for the weekend for the cheapest price. This guy and this place are top notch. read more

Really grateful to ProPhoto staff for their kindness in just listening to a bad experience I had with a person who did a terrible job videotaping my Mom's funeral (on many levels). Without hesitation they referred me to Matthew at SoundSpace to see about improving the audio...and he did an incredible job. Thank you ProPhoto! You made a really difficult situation so much easier to deal with. ~ Carla read more

I had a lens fall out of my bag and get damaged and needed a replacement. Pro Photo Rental had a replacement that I could rent while my lens was at Canon getting repaired. Jared is a great guy to deal with. If you need a lens for a job or a weekend, this is your place. read more

Jared and Eric were incredibly helpful and professional in helping me with my equipment. The delivery of the gear was timely and it was in excellent condition. As a gear head and photographer with a wide variety of needs I would highly recommend their services! read more

It used to be really hard to get quality equipment for Photo and Video productions here in Colorado and it was even harder to find a place with such great customer service and support for the local industry. Everything changed when I found Pro Photo Rental. Jared, Eric and Dan are all incredible and have always been there to help out with any rentals / info for any production needs I might have--big or small. When I travel, I can have them send my gear ahead of time with comfort knowing that it'll be on location ready for me before the shoot. Highly recommended destination for local Colorado or travel equipment rentals including cameras, lenses, lighting gear and grip equipment. Great customer service too. The guys will go above and begin to meet any last minute production needs. Very thankful to have this great resource nearby. read more

My boyfriend and I were in vacation in Colorado for his birthday. We googled this place so that i can rent some extra camera equipment for our trip. Everyone in the store was very friendly, and helpful! The man behind the counter was able to recommend different lenses than I was initially interested in and they worked out better. We had a great vacation, and we now have great photos to match the amazing memories made. Would 100% recommend this place to anyone. (They also have the cutest ship dogs ever!!) read more

I've rented from these guys twice now and both times, been EXTREMELY happy with both the process and the product. ROCK solid support, prices, and shipping. **** HIGHLY RECOMMENDED **** read more

Super affordable sensor cleaning and friendly staff! I refer all of my friends here now.

These guys were awesome! While on vacation I dropped my camera and these guys were able to go above and beyond to order me a new lens and had a rental available until the new one got here. Top notch service! read more

I never write reviews but this place was such a pleasant experience that this is my first review. A friend and I planned a last minute road trip heading out to Denver, CO. While we were there we wanted to take some pictures. We called a few places, ended up choosing Pro Photo although it was a bit out of our way. The prices were much better than local areas near Denver, and once we walked in the staff was very open, friendly, and asked what kind of photos we were wanting to take. We wanted something for landscapes and portraits, so they hooked us up with all the gear we needed, showed us how everything worked, down to the tripod, and quoted us a very reasonable price for the weekend. The service of friendliness and politeness epitomized our entire experience while in Denver. It was a memorable trip. read more

Great selection and knowledgable and friendly staff! Fair prices too - definitely the place to go for both newcomers and professionals alike. read more

i looked at several businesses offering lens rentals before i chose pro photo. i needed a reliable lens for a 3 week african photo shoot.i made a great choice. pro photo was quickly responsive and a breeze to work with. i actually had to call them and what a professional business. i was impressed with their professionalism, honesty, and prompt responses. although this was a "faceless" internet transaction, i was treated at all times as a valued customer. my advice, don't look for a better business ; their fees are competitive, their service top notch. jared knows his business and and his customers. read more

In short if you are an amateur photographer looking for the right equipment to rent, look somewhere else. This is not the place. I am a small business man who likes to support other local small business. While this company is not local it is still in Colorado so I thought I would give it a try. I called them and explained that I am an amateur using a Nikon D-5000 and I was going into the mountains for a week. I explained that I was looking into getting an 80-400 lens with the second generation vibration control. I was informed that that the lens I wanted was not available but that the older, comparable version was and it works "Just Fine". (This was clue #1) It was also explained that if I rent the lens for 14 days instead of the 7 that I needed it for, it would be less expensive. (This was clue #2) Everything sounded good so I went online and placed my order when I was told they don't take orders over the phone. (This was clue #3) A few weeks later the lens was waiting for me when I got home. As the instructions directed, I tested the lens to ensure everything was working properly. After a frustrating 30 minutes I came to the conclusion that the autofocus was not working I called the first thing the next morning and explained my issue and was told I would be called back when they had some information for me. (This was clue #4) Three hours later I received a call informing me that the autofocus on that lens does not work with my camera. I explained that I need the autofocus due to shrapnel injuries I have received to my eyes. I was told that I could use the lens on manual focus or if I did not want to use the lens I could return it and pay for the four days the lens had been out.(2 days shipping each way I guess) Since I had to pay for 4 of the 7 days I was going to be shooting, I choose to try the lens. That was a mistake; 80 to 90 present of the shots taken with the lens are not usable. The only saving grace was that I had with me my less powerful lens and those shots came out great. As a small business owner I guess I expect more from a small business such as how can we make this right or we are sorry the lens doesn't work, send it back to us and there is no charge since you can't use it. Instead this company gave me the "You're out" attitude I received. Even when I returned the lens personally to the shop and explained what had occurred, there was no attempt to make this right other than "Sorry". $150.00 plus out the window. As I said, rent your camera equipment elsewhere, friends tell me LensRentals.com are great to work with. I'll try them next time. TI Colorado Springs CO read more

Jared is great. He spent time helping me pick between two lenses, easy to work with. The gear was in impeccable condition. I have already reserved my next rental, and have recommended them to friends who are serious about photography. read more

I was looking for a long lens for an upcoming national park road trip and Jared was more than helpful! The lens and metabones adapter were both available through them, and I was able to capture some stunning photos of wildlife on our road trip! It's a very easy process to book the lens on their site and they are great at answering any questions for you. Very reasonable prices as well! Will definitely be back. read more

Pro Photo Rental is fantastic. I've been so, so impressed with the customer service. Jared is awesome!

The initial rental went well until we returned the equipment. We received a call stating the battery we returned was the incorrect battery. My wife, who is the photographer, drove there with another battery she thought might be there battery, Prophoto called again later stating this was also the incorrect battery having a 2010 manufactures date, but had there sticker on it. My wife made second trip there and took a third battery, only to be accused of swapping the sticker, which she did not do. They kept the third battery, and said this was there battery with the sticker removed. I think there was a battery swap, but it happened before we rented the equipment and ProRental did not catch it. To accuse my wife and is completely unacceptable behavior and we will no longer use ProPhoto for anything in the future. I can not express the displeasure I have toward the 2 gentlemen who work there. read more