Pro Camera is a bit of an unconventional camera/photo store because it's really a small retail…read morestorefront, behind which the main business is focused on camera repair. In the retail part you can buy a small to medium selection of film/digital cameras and supplies, but it's not the place to go for rack after rack of all the latest brands and models. They do have current offerings from a selection of digital brands for which they are dealers, but it's not huge. For film photographers like myself, again, they have a decent selection of film in various formats, but it's not as extensive as you'll find in larger stores. I try to buy my film from them when I can, because their pricing is the same as I can get anywhere and I want to support the small businesses that film photography absolutely depends on. The biggest threat to film photography's survival is the giant online retailers. Beyond the somewhat limited modern digital camera/lens selection, Pro Camera is one of the very few places you can buy expertly serviced film-era equipment or get your own properly serviced. I see on some of the other reviews people are complaining about pricing; well, in this area, you truly do get what you pay for. If you want a cheap film camera, go ahead and eBay it, but if you want a camera that will work properly and perform to factory specification for any length of time, the equipment at Pro Camera is a very smart investment. All the film cameras on their shelves in-store are expertly serviced, tested with very specialized instruments, and film-tested. In most film camera stores, little has been done other than a wipe-down and wind-and-click testing. Rarely does any store do professional testing with dedicated instrumentation; film-testing is pretty much unheard-of. Pro Camera is exceptional in this regard. By the way, the selection on their website is much smaller than in-store. I don't know why; I think it would be smart of them to offer all their gear for online purchase, but that's just me. The team behind the scenes at Pro Camera are world-class at servicing film cameras; it is rapidly becoming harder to find anyone even somewhat competent at this, and that makes it all the more extraordinary that they are playing a long-game and actually investing in expanding the number of technicians they have. I do camera repair myself and, as most camera repair technicians have done, I have sent my own equipment to a variety of others for repair. There's literally no one better than Pro Camera. And this brings me to my next point, the wait to get a camera serviced can be very long. That is a testament to how highly regarded Pro Camera's repair service is, among those who know the industry. So be prepared to pay what it's worth, and wait for it to take the time it's going to take, but getting it done right is worth it.

I want to support a local shop but with the prices and selection honestly you're better just…read moreordering stuff online.

Gitchell's Studio is quite wonderful! My family wanted some high-quality pictures of my younger…read morebrother, so I took him to get some portraits done very last-minute. Jim Carpenter is the photographer there, and he is so very nice and professional. I was a little worried that because both my brother and I are students (my brother is in undergrad, I'm a first-year medical student) we wouldn't be taken seriously, but he was friendly and helpful, and my family was pleased with the photos. I got the impression that he certainly knows what he's doing right off the bat. Jim also informed us that he "loves his medical students" and is hired every year for their graduation pictures as well as doing most of the professional head-shots for medical students as they're applying for residencies. I'm certainly looking forward to sitting in for my own portrait session when the time comes!

Jim is the photographer there and he does an incredible job. I did a photo shoot with him and I was…read moreworried because it was a cloudy wet day, but Jim made it look like the most beautiful sunlit day. He does all of the photographs for the Dogwood Pageant and does a beautiful job of capturing the girls there. He is great with kids, and their senior portrait package is 100x better than anything you will get with the schools.

I ordered notecards for my mother's birthday (2 months prior). He said it was, "No problem." I…read morecalled two weeks before her birthday, and he had not gotten to the notecards yet, and commented again, "No problem." My mother's birthday has gone and past - no notecards- and no word from "him". A sheer and utter disappointment in the lack of business skills and general respect when someone places an order.

From the owner: Bryan's Photo Store/Bryan Parsons Photography, LLC has moved! We are now located in the…read moreprofessional offices at 145 Ednam Drive, Suite 312, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903. We will continue to provide scanning, restoration, and printing of slides, negatives and prints; large format fine art printing, customized Photoshop work; passport photography and other specialized photography.

Hey gang. I just wanted to post here. I called the police today in Richmond at their other store to…read moresee if anything could be done. He said he thought they were featured on channel 12. He was right. I looked around and found this: http://www.nbc12.com/story/19000735/macpro-solutions-bbb-alert I was surprised that not more people had called and filed something with the police. He also told me to call the magistrate too. But if this is our property then no way no how are they supposed to sell it to pay off collectors.

Not surprised to see that these guys closed up shop and defaulted on their obligations. Ripping off…read morethe friggin library?! That's just bad karma. http://www.nbc12.com/story/19000735/macpro-solutions-bbb-alert

Arnel is a talented photography with the ability to capture the inner and outer beauty of her…read moresubjects. She takes extra care to make sure the photoshoot is exactly what the mother-to-be hopes for. She doesn't just throw up a backdrop and call it good. Arnel makes the set, lighting, attire, and hair and make-up a custom experience. She is a woman with integrity, professionalism, attention to detail, and is an all-around kind and good person. I would use her in a heartbeat for any kind of photoshoot. Thank you, Arnel!

Amazing photographer who really captures your inner spirit. I highly recommend her for your…read morebusiness website or even your personal photos (engagement, wedding, etc).