The best camera stores in Kentucky
7 shortlisted from 8 reviewed businesses in Kentucky — camera stores, film labs and repair shops, each labelled for what it actually is.
How this ranking works
- Score = rating × log₁₀(review count). A 5.0 from nine people does not outrank a 4.7 from nine hundred, but one huge shop can't bury everyone either.
- 25 reviews minimum. Below that a rating is noise.
- One entry per chain. Multi-location retailers get a single slot, so the list stays a list of businesses rather than of branches.
- Museums and attractions are excluded — this is a directory of places you can actually walk into and buy, develop, rent or repair.
- Nothing is paid. No business can buy a position here, and quotes are pulled verbatim from public customer reviews.
#1 Murphy's Camera
4.8 ★★★★★ 347 reviews · Louisville, KY
Wow - what a place! Have you ever walked into the store and began literally shaking with excitement? The vintage nook is practically a museum in its own right. Walls and walls full of new and used…
#2 Abandoned Cameras (formerly Chuck Rubin’s)
4.8 ★★★★★ 127 reviews · Louisville, KY
Abandoned Cameras (formerly Chuck Rubin’s) has become my number 1 spot for vintage camera gear in Louisville. I’ve been shopping here for years now as far back as when it was originally located on…
#3 K & R Photographics
4.9 ★★★★★ 94 reviews · Crescent Springs, KY
Was looking for an older small camera to fit in my purse. Not many camera stores around anymore besides Best Buy (which they have nothing compared to this shop). When I walked in was amazed to see all…
#4 The Print Refinery Louisville East
4.6 ★★★★★ 88 reviews · Louisville, KY
My second visit. Crystal was patient, professional, and personable. I returned because my 1st experience was top-notch. They will take care of ALL my printing needs in the future.
#5 State Film Lab
4.8 ★★★★★ 37 reviews · Louisville, KY
State Film has an awesome staff! They provide professional level developing and scanning that has turned out much better than any other lab I've tried around town. I tried Murphy's first and was…
#6 Madison Photo Works
5 ★★★★★ 28 reviews · Covington, KY
I have been a customer for maybe 10 years. I typically send them 300-600 photos to run across their proof printer that is 3.5 x 5. I currently have over 900 on order. In the 1000's of photos they have…
#7 Iris Pro Imaging
4.8 ★★★★★ 26 reviews · Louisville, KY
I did a Google search for photo printing because I was desperate to print some state fair photo entries in a certain size and they needed to be ready within two days. I found Iris Pro Imaging and they…