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
CHROMA: THE INTENSITY OF COLOR
Dom Ducote (@dom_ducote) has been a photographic artist for the last 9 years. His work spans across every discipline of the medium, from intimate landscape to conceptual portraiture, and everything in between. His show, “Chroma: The Intensity of Color” features some of his most vibrant color photography, all shot on a mixture of medium format and 35mm film. With 13 signed and framed photographs (and 13 different photographs available for a limited run print purchase), all exhibiting compositional mastery, a painterly style, and explosive color, you do not want to miss out.
On September 6th, from 6-9pm, to enter for a chance to take home the framed artwork, “A Tranquil, Deceptive Sea.” at the end of the month! (One entry per person, winner must be able to pick up the artwork locally, raffle entry also open to paying shop customers through September 7th-30th)"
Photos will remain on display in shop until October
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.
