The best camera stores in Missouri
11 shortlisted from 11 reviewed businesses in Missouri — 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 Schillers Camera
4.4 ★★★★☆ 428 reviews · St. Louis, MO
I bought my first camera at Schillers and I will buy my last one here too. In every experience I’ve had here, the staff have been incredibly knowledgeable and helpful in finding the best product for…
#2 Bedford Camera & Video
4.7 ★★★★★ 255 reviews · Springfield, MO
Best retail experience of my last year. I'm a skeptic of retail in general, and usually an online shopper, but I can't say enough good things about my experience with Bedford, and with Rick (the store…
#3 Iris Galerie
4.9 ★★★★★ 106 reviews · Branson, MO
We had an incredible experience at Iris Galerie Eye Art! The whole process was fascinating—watching our eyes transformed into stunning artwork was something we’ll never forget. The final pieces are…
#4 H & H Color Lab
4.5 ★★★★★ 120 reviews · Raytown, MO
I’ve actually never been there, but I have developed my film and process it there a few times all via email and phone calls. The place is very busy but the staff always has time to help you.
#5 Black River Imaging (now Bay Photo Midwest)
4.7 ★★★★★ 84 reviews · Springfield, MO
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE BLACK RIVER IMAGING! Never disappointed in their service and quality sports products. I have been a customer for over 30 years and their customer service is top notch! Always ready to…
#6 STL Vintage Camera
4.9 ★★★★★ 48 reviews · St. Louis, MO
I asked if they did old film camera repairs. They do not do repair but instead of saying no and just hanging up he gave me some recommendations on who might be able to fix my camera. He took the time…
#7 Diversified Prints
4.9 ★★★★★ 39 reviews · St. Louis, MO
I have been a serious amateur photographer for years, but never really found a lab that I was really satisfied with for prints. I used to use Creve Coeur Camera, and they were pretty good but are now…
#8 417 Photo Works
4.8 ★★★★★ 40 reviews · Springfield, MO
Mark at 417 photoworks provided top notch service. I’m a chronic procrastinating artist that had a deadline to meet and he was so kind to make time to scan in my artwork when I had minimal time left.…
#9 Miller's Professional Imaging
4.4 ★★★★☆ 50 reviews · Columbia, MO
I just wanted to give you all a Thank You for being on top of your game. We use Millers exclusively for albums now because of your prompt printing and customer service. It seems like every other…
#10 Express Photo
4.3 ★★★★☆ 53 reviews · Kansas City, MO
Wanted to express my immense support of the two who run this operation. I don’t think a lot of people realize how minute film photography has become, and not only is a privilege to have a two/three…
#11 Dereninger Film Camera Repair
3.4 ★★★☆☆ 40 reviews · Kansas City, MO
Archie at Dereninger Repair has done some film camera work for me and I was pleased. The work was quality and exceeded expectations. That also means he took an exceptionally long time to do it.…