About Us

Our Story

Peoria Camera Shop is a locally owned and operated community-oriented small business. It has been an integral part of serving the photographic needs of Central Illinois area for over 85 years (since 1937). In April 2022 the ownership of the Peoria Camera Shop business was purchased by Ava Kamm who is a native Peorian as well as an avid photographer.

At Peoria Camera we are all about helping you preserve the moments that matter to you most, and providing the means to display and share those moments with others in a way that allows them to feel like they were there also. We do this by providing photographic services for seasoned professionals and amateur hobbyists, businesses and individuals, and everyone in between.

Our small team collectively has over 80 years of industry experience in all things photography, and we are dedicated to bringing out the best in your photographs through our knowledge and skills. We’ve developed a knack for providing creative solutions to the photographic needs of our customers. We have the knowledge to help you choose the camera that’s right for your lifestyle and photography endeavors.

At Peoria Camera we offer the most popular and best known manufacturers in Nikon, Canon, and Sony DSLR cameras and lenses, Tamron lenses, Godox lighting equipment, and the fun accessories to go with them. We also offer several photography-based group and one-on-one classes, and we have a selection of educational books to further your photographic understanding. 

Our in-house lab can develop your film negatives, and print your photographs and digital artwork to any size between small 2.5”x3.5” wallets and giant 30”x40” prints. Whether your image source is film, slides, memory card, thumb drive, or cell phone - we can print your pictures. Our self serve digital ordering kiosks and online printing site are both straightforward and user friendly. We offer a large selection of gifts including photo blankets, pillows, mugs, holiday ornaments, pin buttons, magnets, custom photo books, and both online & in-store prepaid 4x6 print cards.

In addition to camera gear, printing and educational services, we can digitize your old film negatives, slides, and prints to DVD and/or thumb drive. We also offer in-house services for converting your old VHS, VHS-C, 8mm / Hi8 / Video 8, HDV / Mini DV, mini DVD, and betamax cassettes to DVD and to thumb drive. We can duplicate your photo, video, and data DVDs. We do offer services for converting old 8mm and 16mm movie reels to dvd and/or thumb drive as well.

There’s no better place for fulfilling your photographic equipment and printing needs. Please visit our newly updated shop at 4700 North University Street in the Metro Center during the week (9:30 am - 5:00 pm) for fast, friendly service.

We may also be reached anytime at info@peoriacamerashop.com or 309.693.9191. 

Thanks to our dedicated customers for your continued support!