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The Camera Werks
766 Hope St, Providence, RI 02906
Pint-size, long-running store featuring photos and film developing services, in addition to prints, frames and gifts.
What this shop offers
Every line below is evidence-backed — pulled from what customers wrote in their reviews of The Camera Werks, or from the shop's own website. Call ahead if a specific job matters.
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Passport photos 14 mentions
“I needed a Canadian passport photo that all of the pharmacy photo centers had been claiming was impossible to do, but Patricia got it done in 6 minutes flat!”
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Develops film 4 mentions
“I buy all my Polaroid film here and we get our camera film developed regularly.”
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What photographers highlight
The themes that come up again and again in reviews of The Camera Werks.
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Good prices 3 mentions
“It did take about a week, which was kinda annoying because I’m impatient, but honestly it was 100% worth the wait.”
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Deep used selection 2 mentions
“They also have a great selection of cards and RI / local gift type stuff.”
Film developing at The Camera Werks
What we could verify about how film is handled here. Blank lines mean the shop hasn't published it — not that the answer is no.
| Developed in-house | Not stated on their site |
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| Scanners | Not stated on their site |
| Turnaround | Not stated on their site |
| Negatives returned | Not stated on their site |
| Cheapest developing price found | No price published |
Brands mentioned at The Camera Werks
Photographic brands named on the shop's own site or in customer reviews. Stock moves — call before making a trip for a specific body or lens.
What customers say
I So love this place! They do everything you may need in the photo world. They develop photos from a couple of days to a couple of weeks for black and white. They can scan, work off any slides and negatives, as well as printing. Need a custom frame? They have it! Want a 3D card no one else can find? It's here!
Great variety of birthday cards as well as other occasions. One of the few places that still develops film. The woman that owns the store has been in the neighborhood for over 30 years and she really knows her stuff. It's a pleasure just going in there and perusing while talking to this very nice woman.
Had a lovely experience getting my international passport photos taken here. I was in and out in 10 minutes, the photos look very professional and high quality, and the staff member who helped me knew exactly what she was doing and was very nice.
I dropped off my disposable cameras here and I’m actually so happy with how the pictures came out. The quality was AMAZING, way better than I expected. It did take about a week, which was kinda annoying because I’m impatient, but honestly it was 100% worth the wait. Also, the shop itself is really cool to look at.
Hours & location
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Getting there
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