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, Rylee, Kennedy, Anna, Jacob, Carlos, Nathan
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.
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.
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
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
Graphic Designer | Fly Fisher | Photographer
WOMEN
Oh, what to say about women and being a woman. There is such a capacity for inclusion, non-judgement, and community amoung women. Fly-Fishing is a male dominated sport but the number of women anglers is growing. I hope it keeps growing.
FLY FISHNG
Perhaps one of the biggest things I have learned about fly fishing over the years is that yes, it is a spot, but also, it is art. From beginning to end. Using dainty thread, beads, feathers, and hooks to create these beautiful immitations of flies. Understanding the ecosystem of the riveer and the life cycle of the native flies. Seeing up close these clever creatures and letting the go back to where they came. To be a part of something we will never belong to. It is beautiful.
FILM PHOTOGRAPHY
Film is my favorite form of photography. I love the grain, the imperfections, and the jues of each different film. Shooting film keeps me in the moment because I cant see it immediately and I just have to move on with the day.
WOMEN. FLY FISHING. FILM. This is my visual love letter to these subjects. It has been so rewarding to be able to combine these three things together in one passion project. I hope you enjoy.
Lindsi's photographs will be on display at Essential Photo Supply until Mid November. We hope you'll come see her images!
Everyone there was so courteous and knowledgeable. They went out of their way to show me how to use my camera. I highly recommend them for any kind of camera, whether you’re a rookie or professional!
Lori B.
This is such a cute shop with an excellent stock and range of items. You have to check out their huge amount of film in the big fridge downstairs! The people in the lab and upstairs were helpful with recommendations for my shoot. They are your go-to for processing and scanning your film!
Pam K.
I can't believe how many new and used cameras they have! I was impressed with how approachable and knowledgeable the staff was and will definitely come back for all of my camera shopping
Edward S.
