Genuinely one of the best places I have ever rented equipment from. Everything was perfect, in…read moreorder, clean, and organized. The owner is passionate about photography, and it shows. Super easy to work with, knowledgeable, and affordable. I have rented gear from another place in Tempe, and it doesn't even come close to the quality at this location. If you need camera gear, I would come here before you go anywhere else. I know this sounds like a paid for endorsement, but it's not, I rented some lights and a lens this weekend, and everything was fantastic. If you have questions, the owner is more than willing to help out, you won't find this kind of service anywhere else in Tempe or the Phoenix area imo.

I'm from out of town, I found Matte Black Camera Rentals online. They are very affordable, fast,…read moreeasy, and friendly. The whole process was really quick and easy, it was the perfect situation renting gear out of town. Highly recommend!

This place os so dope. Really easy process and it was quick to get my negatives back too. I'm glad…read moreI found a place to get my film devloped that's pretty afforable and high quality.

Highly recommend strap!! Went on my lunch break and only took them a couple of hours to develop and…read moresend me digitally! They are so kind and explain the whole process. My photos came out perfect I will definitely be back and fold all my coworkers and friends

When it comes to my craft, I pay very close to the details as photography is my passion. I…read moreappreciate the service from Tempe Camera for those looking for local support to get the job done. They are very equipped to handle a lot of services from VHS to DVD Transfer, Film to digital transfer, and prints. Lots of services exist online but I always fear the risk of shipping things out of town. A lot of the memories captured are more valuable than $$$$ so when it comes to my work or my clients, I like to minimize the risk. They are very professional and were able to handle my recent request. If you're still doing a lot of film-related work, then bringing your stuff is here as they have a good turn time. A bit pricey for "newbies" but still a good resource locally to know about.

I LOVE THIS PLACE!! I shoot film and I love the quality of pictures I get back!! Here's on I got…read moreback!

my new film developing spot. their prices are the most reasonable I've seen and they have a quick…read moreturn around time if you get film developed. The past couple times, it's only been 3-4 days! super friendly staff. good small selection of 35mm film available. only complaint is it smells mildly of sewage right when you walk in.

Just had a great customer service experience. Also learned that if you drop off 9 rolls of film,…read morethe 10th is developed for free! Cashed in that reward today.

Amazing store with Great Staff. I ordered a lens and they kept me up to date on the whole process…read more They are courteous and very professional! They also do cleanings and came in clutch when I had a dust spot on the sensor! Stop by and see their used section you can pick up some great lenses and cameras for cheap! Check them out and support local!

I walked into this so called camera store still stuck in the 1960's nearly all cameras and lenses…read moreare still in factory boxes and No actuel cameras and lenses on display to hold and look at. The Arm sleaved tattoo sales Boy was Cocky, thought he new EVERYTHING about cameras and shooting experience, dude, you dont know JACK! Yes, i will continue to fly to the premier camera store in Omaha Nebraska to purchase ALL MY GEAR with top notch salesmen and a staff that treats every customer with respect! Oh, foto is spelled PHOTO!!!!!!!!!!

They didn't have what I was looking for, but it was probably 20 years since it's been made great…read morestaff service was awesome, selection was outstanding and I think the value was very good!

One of my lenses was having intermittent issues communicating with my cameras. When the problem…read morebecame more consistent, I asked my local camera store where they had repairs done. They mentioned CRIS. I had already determined which hardware in my lens was likely at fault, and emailed CRIS to ask how much repairs of that type would cost. The response was that they could only determine the cost after doing a bench evaluation. I spent about $55 to insure and mail my lens to CRIS. Based on my description of the problem and using Sony troubleshooting software, they ordered parts and gave me an estimate. As it turned out, they had not done any kind of bench analysis on the lens itself before providing an estimate. At some point, CRIS got its hands on another customer's camera, the same type as one of mine. They were unable to duplicate the problem (not unusual, since the problem is said to occur only with certain cameras of that model). CRIS was, understandably, reluctant to proceed with repairing my lens... because they'd be unable to determine if it had been fixed. I reluctantly agreed for them to return the lens, as-is, to me.... of course with another $55 shipping charge. When the lens arrived home, it no longer failed... at least not at first. Then the old failure resumed intermittently... and still does. Still, I believe CRIS to be an honest and competent repair shop. I only wish they'd given me the estimate I'd requested in the first place... and that they'd worked with Sony directly on the relatively uncommon defect in my lens. They really could have done better before I wasted so much money on postage.

I've been a professional photographer since 1968. Recently I…read morehad Phoenix photo do a custom print, matted, mounted. It was the best I've ever seen. Cusi Taylor was incredible. It's such a pleasure to do business with a long standing, professional local business. I highly recommend them Steve

I had four disposable cameras developed here digitally. They quoted me 3 to 4 business days and I…read moregot the photos back within two business days, which was exciting! They were very friendly and prompt in the store as well.

Who do you trust? Just who do you trust . . . . with those old family pictures? The ones that are…read moreall faded and Aunt Willa is barely visible? Who do you trust to restore that picture of you 9th grade boyfriend that you ripped to pieces when he dumped you . . . . but you never could find the guts to throw the pieces away . . . and now you'd like to restore that memory? Well, as luck would have it, we have an experienced professional in our midst. Norm Grant is one of a kind. Tons of experience and will happily show you examples of just what he can do with something you thought was a lost cause. He is our expert. Where did I get the recommendation to take my old photos to him? Another photography business highly recommended him for my unusual old photo restoration/printing job. Now, when your peers highly recommend you, you know you have hit the top of the scale in your field. Can't get much better. And to top it all off, Mr. Grant, is the nicest guy. Laid-back and unassuming. And obviously loves his work . . . and is damn good at it! Of all the businesses I've reviewed and recommended . . . Grant's Photographic Restoration is at the top of that list. Really nice guy who knows what he is doing. Can't get much better. Not cheap; but then professional service never is . . . you get what you pay for, right? http://www.grantsphotographicrestoration.com "The problem jobs are our specialty."

Mr. Norm Grant and his Wife Evelyn were very knowledgeable about photo restoration. I was certain…read morethat the photo I brought in was not fixable. I had in fact taken it to another studio who had given up on it. Within 2 days, Evelyn had been able to extract so much information from the photo and clean it up - it was more than I expected, but all that I hoped for! I am very pleased and grateful for all that they were able to accomplish. I highly recommend working with these folks!

I couldn't recommend Noleen more! I actually had no plans to have a doula for my first pregnancy…read moreuntil I was at a birthing class and found out that I was one of the only ones there who hadn't secured a doula. After doing some research, I found that my insurance covered doula services, so I immediately began researching doulas. I came across Noleen and noticed her across the board 5 star reviews. At this point, I was 36 weeks pregnant and thought "There is no way this woman is going to be available for my delivery." I reached out to her on a Friday night and she responded back within a few hours! We briefly corresponded over the weekend and had a meeting set up for the next week. I'm SO grateful she was available. I enjoyed learning from her and hearing her balanced perspective about labor and delivery. It quickly became apparent that as a woman going through all of this the first time, having a doula was a must! By the time I went into labor a few weeks later, I texted Noleen, who was in labor with another patient. I was heartbroken to think she may miss my labor. She was able to send a backup doula to my birthing center, but that was only needed for a few hours before Noleen went from her other labor into mine (with maybe a few hours rest in between). Noleen showed up in the morning on a Tuesday and my baby wasn't born until the following day (Wednesday) at 9:23am. So to think Noleen went from one labor to the next with very minimal rest shows that she is superwoman! My labor wasn't an easy one and I REALLY struggled to relax and just allow everything to loosen up. I would get so tense, which ended up prolonging labor to the point where I requested to be transferred from the Birthing Center to a hospital so that I could get an epidural. I was scared that Noleen, my birthing team and my spouse would be disappointed in me, but Noleen was so reassuring that this was the right move for me. I felt supported and understood. There were many moments in the labor where it was so helpful to have Noleen there to answer questions, provide perspective and expertise. Which was incredibly helpful for my spouse as well. It felt like he and Noleen were partners in the birthing process. It's now something I tell all expecting couples is that the Doula is there for the husband just as much as she's there for the wife. My husband really appreciated having her there to ask questions (and vent about the prolonged process!). I also got the package with the photography and the photos Noleen took are so very special to us. It's actually hard to narrow down which ones to frame. There is one that Noleen captured of my husband crying immediately after the baby was born. It's something I didn't notice or even see because I was so focused on the baby. But every time I see that picture, I tear up (currently tearing up as I'm writing this!). I never would have known that moment even existed without Noleen capturing it! We also had her do the postpartum visit with photos and I've sent them to so many family members and they all agree that Noleen did a fantastic job! I could go on and on, but I want others to read this, so I don't want to be too lengthy :). I will definitely be reaching out to Noleen as soon as I find out I'm pregnant with baby #2 (God willing!).

I had the pleasure of having Noleen by my side at the birth of my second child at a freestanding…read morebirth center. Initially, it seemed sort of unlikely that she would be the one at my birth due to the timing of some international travel for her, and even though baby's timing and hers ended up aligning, I was always confident I would have the care I needed thanks to her thorough backup plans. I was in touch with her and a backup doula while she was away. Noleen helped keep me grounded through transition, encouraged me through pushing and captured moments that will forever be amazing to my family and me. She is easy to talk to, confident and assertive - you definitely want her at your birth! And all the help before and after as well