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ABOUT US
Whether you are a professional, hobbyist, or a newcomer, you are welcome here! Our friendly staff has over 30 years of photographic experience they want to share with you!
Our mission is to support the local photographic community with a small, boutique-like store offering all the essential photo supplies you need.
Essential Photo Supply is not only a retail space for all things photo, it's a place where we seek to promote creative inspiration in photographers at all skill levels and from all walks of life. We hope you'll come see us!
-Ken, Lisa, Zahir, Victoria, Ethan, Rob, Rylee, Kennedy, Alpha, & Carlos
FILM and LAB
Choosing the right film for your photography adventures can be exciting ...and a bit confusing and overwhelming. We're here to help!
At Essential Photo Supply we have a giant selection of 35mm, 120, Slide film, 110, 4x5, disposables, and instant films. We have an open, full service lab where you can ask questions directly to our lab professionals as well as see film getting processed and scanned. We’ll share some of our favorite stocks and give our personal suggestions for various situations.
Below is our ONLINE FILM FORM. Fill it out ahead of time or, if you're out of town, mail in your film directly to us! You will have the option to receive your scanned images to your email and or receive physical images and your negatives mailed to you.
ESSENTIAL FILM PROCESSING FORM
Use the below FILM PROCESSING FORM to save time when dropping off your film in store or when sending your film to us.
ESSENTIAL PHOTO LAB
959 East 900 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84105
You will have the option to receive your scanned images to your email and if you choose, receive physical photographs and your negatives mailed to you.
SERVICES
Do you have the cool film or digital camera, but need help knowing how to use it? We offer individual instruction to help you feel more comfortable and to understand exactly how your camera works.
Our individual instruction services are scheduled before we open or on Saturdays.
If you're interested in learning about any of our services, give us a call at the shop
801-410-8141
STUDIO
Once a greenhouse, this daylight studio offers incredible, must-see light!
Missing an extra battery, another memory card, or any color of seamless paper during your shoot? We've got you covered! Our retail space is just steps from the studio so you can be sure your day is a success!
Rent by the hour ($45) or by the day ($300). Call to reserve 801-410-8141
FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER : BEN LITTLER
JOIN US FOR THE ESSENTIAL GALLERY SHOW FEATURING PHOTOGRAPHER & SNOWBOARDER, BEN LITTLER
FRIDAY, MARCH 1ST 6-9PM
"You have one frame to capture an action that has its peak visual moment for a tiny fraction of a second and if you are too early or too late the photograph is useless. A waste of expensive film that cannot be faked because those that are passionate about this silly sideways sledding that we do, know what the right frame looks like and theywillexpress their grievances about said blown shot. You must know snowboarding intimately in order to understand why that tiny fraction of a second, when your brain says yes and you depress the shutter, to forever freeze the delicate yet powerful movement passing through your one open eye is so undeniably right. It's a lot, and it doesn't always work, but when it does and the exposure is correct and your friend looks graceful in frame and you have absolutely nailed the precise moment, you feel pretty good.
This is a collection of my work from over the years where the timing was on. One frame per photo."
Follow Ben on Instagram @thereluctantastronaut
