My husband and I went in to the store and picked up a new hobby. What is cool about this store,…read morethey have 2 stories AND they even put on classes, which is nice for those who are just starting out a new hobby in this category. They service was impressive, we weren't rushed, weren't pressed to purchase something, and the first time I went, I actually FaceTimed my husband and the salesman helped us find the right camera and helped us bundle the rest of the essentials that we would need to start our new hobby. Such a variety of things here, and I even picked up a Glazers tee shirt! So go get yours! You won't be disappointed!

Taking a film class at UW and my prof highly recommended this shop…read more Needed paper and film for my camera and prints and it was very easy to find. Was able to park for free in their garage as well. Person ringing me up was great and was able to get me a student discount for the paper. Film photography is expensive - period lol. But this shop has good value for high quality materials. I also do some digital photography and there was quite an impressive display for lights!

I love this shop and am happy to say I've spent a decent amount of my hobbyist photographer money…read morethere over the years. The staff is knowledgeable and engaged, providing good information and recommendations. While not as extensive as someplace like Adorama or B&H, Kenmore Camera still has good selection and will usually have what I'm looking for. I'm also pleased with the value provided, especially because they will price match some of those bigger shops, allowing me to consider spending my limited budget here, rather than sending it out of state. I even learned last year about their classes, which I've happily been taking advantage of over the last, six months. The only reason I've deducted a star (and I'd rather have only deducted a half a star), is that some of the staff are a little too focused on their commission. As someone who has worked retail for twenty years I get it. If that's the earnings structure at your job then you do what you have to do, but one gentleman in particular made me feel like I had wronged him, personally, when I spoke with a different associate when I came back in to make a purchase I had been considering. Yes, he was the random person who ended up answering my questions on my first visit, but that doesn't mean I feel like I had some kind of contract with him as a result. Now, when I go back in, I just make sure to avoid him.

On my last trip to Washington, I stopped by one of my favorite camera stores, Kenmore Camera in…read moreKenmore, WA. I used to visit all the time, but since moving out of state it is a bit tougher to make the trip. Still, I wanted to check out their used Nikon gear and see what was new. It does seem like they don't have quite as much used inventory as they used to. That said, being able to actually test the lenses in person is still a huge advantage. It's one of the main reasons I keep coming back. I tried out a used 50-150mm, but it was focusing a little slower than I needed. The 180mm lens I tried ended up being on the soft side, not as crisp as I was hoping for, and the 200mm 4f was surprisingly quick in focusing. If I wasn't planning on using this lens in low light situations, it would have been a great find at the price, and that's exactly why trying things in-store matters. The awesome guy who helped me out was great. Super knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely tried to find something that would work for me. He even checked the back to see if they had anything else tucked away. I didn't end up buying anything this time, but the customer service and the conversations is what always brings me back. *Now in German for all the world travelers* Das letzte Mal als ich in Washington war, bin ich natürlich bei Kenmore Camera in Kenmore vorbeigegangen. Einer meiner Lieblingsläden! Früher war ich ständig da, aber seit ich nicht mehr in der Nähe wohne, ist es halt alles ein bisschen umständlicher geworden. Trotzdem wollte ich unbedingt schauen, was sie an gebrauchtem Nikon gear haben und was es Neues gibt. Leider haben sie nicht mehr so viel Gebrauchtes wie früher. Schade, aber was ich an dem Laden echt liebe ist, Man kann die Objektive direkt vor Ort ausprobieren. Das macht viel aus, und genau deswegen komme ich immer wieder zurück. Ich habe ein gebrauchtes 50-150mm getestet, aber der Fokus war etwas langsamer, als ich bräuchte. Die 180mm war leider etwas unscharf, dafür hatte die 200mm f/4 mega schnell fokussiert, das hat mich echt überrascht. Wenn ich diese nicht auch bei wenig Licht einsetzen müsste, wäre das zu dem Preis echt ein super Deal gewesen. Und genau daher ist es so wichtig, die Sachen im Laden auszuprobieren. Der Typ, der mir geholfen hat, war einfach toll. Total kompetent, mega geduldig, und er hat wirklich versucht, irgendwas zu finden, das für mich passt. Er hat sogar hinten im Lager noch mal geschaut, ob da noch irgendwas rumliegt. Gekauft habe ich diesmal zwar nichts, aber der Service und die netten Gespräche sind genau das, was mich jedes Mal wieder zurückzieht.

Dropped off four disposable cameras on Monday and received the photos earlier than the estimate! We…read morereceived the photos back on Saturday. Drop off was easy and quick. Staff were friendly. Highly recommend supporting a local shop!

Hello, great environment and prices for up to 4 cameras for projects in the water and on the land.read more

A little pricey, but I had a great experience developing my film here. The staff is super friendly…read moreand knowledgeable and the turnover rate is fast (about 1 week) and efficient. All my scans came out phenomenally. I'll definitely be back to develop more and maybe even snag a new camera. Super reliable business. Thank you Ballard Film + Foto!

Great results, good customer service, low prices…read more Very convenient location too. You can buy a roll here and walk over to one of the many nearby parks, bridges, markets, and lakeside areas for a quick photo session.

Needed a last minute passport photo & this was the nearest photo shop…read more They didn't need a reservation and we were out within 30 mins with new pictures. This was for an infant so they made sure they took enough pics to finally get a good click. The entire store gave nostalgic vibes, old photo reels, so many cameras! Bit expensive than going to any pharmacy or other locations but absolutely worth it for the experience and time!

I developed a few dozens of rolls at Omega Photo so far, mostly medium format black and white but…read morealso others. I always also got prints and mostly DSLR scans. I was happy with all of these, and the prices are reasonable, even when I can do most of this at home (considering time). I like the staff, they know a lot about this stuff, I even had the opportunity to see some of their equipment. Color rolls get processed relatively fast (few days), but for BW rolls, it's good to understand that they bring these to the lab on Friday and then get them back next Friday. So if you bring a roll on Saturday, its a long time before this gets back. Standard scans are typically ready the next day after development, DSLR scans typically take a couple of extra days. This works fine for me, since I have one or more rolls ready every week, keeping the visits fruitful. For DSLR scans, I recommend tiff format.

We've used them for a large giclee print as well as smaller projects. Their quality is top notch…read moreand the prices reasonable. A bit of a drive but so few places do hard-copy prints and even fewer do them well.

I called to see if they had a product part in stock and was met with no care on what the product…read morewas or if it was the right fit. The person on the phone call just gave me a ballpark of 40-100 dollars. It was a quick release plate for a Benro tripod. Basically, he said just to come on in. As a business, if you are unaware of what your customer needs or where they are at, if all you care about is the highest sale possible... you lost me. I can guess that I speak for the many and not just the few. If a company does not care about the you that has the money, then you lost me, forever. I will not recommend, I will not spend my money on a place that does not care about its customers. Wake up, it is 2025 and the public is paying attention.

Spent an amazing 4 hours with Karla and Natalie who worked quickly and expertly to digitize 600…read morefamily slides. When compared to Costco, or another recommended online service, both requiring a lot of my time, almost equal expense, and entrusting my photos to the USPS....Doorstep Digital seemed a great fit for my needs. They bring their own equipment and work quietly in your home. End result? 600 digitized photos preserved on a USB drive.... And one, very happy client! Highly recommend!

Doorstep Digital was great! I had a box of old photos I needed scanned in and organized. They came…read moreto my house, set up shop and got the job done in an afternoon! They were super nice and professional. My photos look great and are all labeled and organized on my thumb drives. Highly recommended!

Great place! Their film development service is by far the easiest and least headache in Seattle,…read moreand the dark room workers adjust the settings and stuff to make sure it works out well. I had some weird expired film I didn't know was messed up, and they were still able to get most of the details out of the pictures somehow. Included pictures are old expired busted up film they were still able to develop somehow

Service is good and film is developed in a decent timeline. Prices are much higher than other local…read moreshops by a significant margin. Film stock is about 20% more expensive than other places.

I had brought a few disposable cameras with me on vacation, and wanted them developed. I usually…read morelike to develop and print photos myself, but couldn't develop color film on my own; at the recommendation of the folks at Northwest Photographic Center, I brought my film to Moody's for developing and scanning. Developing cost $15 per roll, which is average for film development (but this includes getting your negatives back- if you really don't need them, you get a cheaper price). I'm pretty happy with my photos!

Pics from all throughout summer! Thank you for turning these memories into physical form! All it…read moretook was $15 per roll and a quick drop-off. The end results are as good as their service, one of the chillest people you'll ever meet. 100/10 recommend.

The team over at The Color Group is one of the best in the Pacific Northwest. Their quality,…read moreselection and service is the best. I've been using them to print my gallery imagine years and I've have nothing but good things to say about them.

I had a small job - 2 Prints for a frame with some mild photoshop work. I was a bit worried that…read morethey would turn me down or it would be so expensive that I would walk away. The work they not only went above and beyond my expectations; their customer services made me feel like I was amongst friends. I don't feel you'll be disappointed with your choice here.