First time visitor to the camera shop (wow, they still exist?)…read more Very large, clean, well organized and fully stocked store. The shop manager was very helpful, knowledgeable and extremely welcoming. I was able to purchase a spare battery and portable charger for Cannon 35mm camera. Not items you can find ANYWHERE else on such short notice This shop saved me and my planned video and pics during the Rose Parade Thank you !!

My high school photography teacher gave me my first film camera in 2018. It was a Pentax P30t and I…read morehad no idea how it worked. The only camera shop close by was Powell Camera so I came in and was immediately greeted with a smile and the shop "Employee of the Month." I grabbed a new battery, and bought my first roll(It was Portra 400). From there, it was all routine: shoot a roll, turn it in before 1pm on Tuesday to get it returned by the end of the week, ask what worked and what didn't get exposed correctly(which happened a lot my first year). Mark and Frankie fielded all of my questions and conversations with wisdom and grace, about the Mamiyas that cycled through the shop, about how to correctly use an off-camera flash on a film camera(though I've failed many a time), about how quickly film was coming back and how many new shooters began to pursue celluloid dreams. I'm not so close by anymore but I'll always remember what this place has given me and countless others. What Mark has left behind in Powell Camera is something that stands beyond its store walls. There's millions of memories here developed, scanned, printed, and returned all over. While I may have been just one of thousands of passing faces, Mark to me was a steward of the craft, someone so unforgettable and tied to the medium here that won't soon be forgotten. Now is no better time to support brick-and-mortar shops like this one. Shoot film, change the world, let light keep your memories tangible.

The photographer did an amazing jog and I was so happy with my pictures. They were ready quickly…read moreand I will keep coming back here !

Lisa was the best from the photo shoot to having the pictures ready for me to pick up in a timely…read moremanner!!

It's always so sad to see a well loved, community staple close its doors. Monte's has been around…read morefor decades since the 60's and 70's and has stayed open long after film camera became a thing of the past and a niche hobby and digital cameras, and now smart phone cameras have taken over. Even now, their website is still up and has a nostalgic early Internet feel, like a testament to time. Really speaks of how the passage of time goes on. I'm not one for photography, but it was always neat to stop by and look at all the different models of cameras that they had on display and if you were a photography nerd, this was a great place to stop by. I loved visiting their super friendly and kind shop cat, Thomas. Little guy would wander around outside and even sit on your lap for pets. He passed way but lived a super long life of 20+ years. Their Facebook page has some fond posts to look back on. Thank you for all the years and memories.

I was looking for someone to retrieve my photos from my on memory disk card. I I have been looking…read morein my area With no luck. Came to a Whittier event and found this place. Kim was able in less then 4 hours. Very satisfied with his work. Highly recommend.

My experience with Rick exceeded all my expectations. I had three colorful images that I created…read morefrom ChatGBT. These are family gifts. With Rick's 29 years of expertise and excellent eye, we quickly picked out custom framing from his numerous samples, matting (in one case for a double mat), and non-glare glass. Furthermore Rick was not satisfied with my screen shots that I printed on gloss picture quality paper. So he downloaded the images from my chats and printed his own copies, in one case photoshopping the original image which had an inadequate margin. I thought his pricing was fair and totally appropriate for the quality materials and time involved. The finished frames are beautiful. Rick has my unqualified endorsement. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES!

I had a very disappointing experience here…read more I brought in two rolls of 35mm film simply to have them developed (no scans or prints, as I have my own scanner at home). When I was told they don't offer "develop only," I said "that's a shame, no problem" and began to leave. Instead of ending the interaction there, the owner questioned why it was "a shame" and began explaining that there's "no money" in just developing film and that it's not worth it for him. He implied that I wasn't bringing enough business and suggested I should just learn to develop film myself. When I mentioned I already know how but don't have the equipment at home, he continued asking what lab I usually go to and what scanner I use, then laughed at my setup. At that point the conversation felt condescending and unnecessary. I was not upset that he doesn't offer develop-only services -- that's his right. What upset me was being made to feel like I was doing something wrong simply by requesting a service and being willing to pay for it. After the exchange escalated, he then offered to do the developing anyway, and eventually even said he would do it for free. By that point, the interaction had already become uncomfortable and argumentative, and I no longer felt confident giving him my business. A simple "we don't offer that service" would have been perfectly fine. Instead, the interaction became unprofessional and dismissive. I cannot recommend this shop based on how customers are treated. Also check out the response the owner Rick gave to my review on Google on the image attached. His response tells us far more about him as a person. 1. "We do not offer Dev. only and our website reflects that." This is deflection. My review already acknowledged that it's his right not to offer that service. That was never the core complaint. He's reframing the issue into something easier to defend -- policy -- instead of behavior. That's a classic move when someone doesn't want to address tone or conduct. 2. "Established 1998... devotion and love of photography..." That's credential shielding. When someone leans on years in business or passion as a defense, it usually means they don't want to examine how they handled a specific interaction. Longevity good customer service. 3. "The rest of your review is just a personal rant..." That's the tell. He didn't: Acknowledge my experience Apologize for any misunderstanding Say he's sorry I felt uncomfortable Clarify his intent Offer to make it right He labeled my review as emotional and dismissed it. That's ego protection. What this tells me about him * He takes criticism personally * He reacts defensively * He reframes instead of reflecting * He likely believes he did nothing wrong * He prioritizes being right over being relational Zero accountability in that response. A business owner with strong emotional intelligence would say something like: "I'm sorry the interaction came across that way. That was not my intention. While we don't offer develop-only services, I regret that the conversation felt uncomfortable." That would have neutralized everything. Instead, he escalated by calling it a rant. "because of a short, first time interaction". In business, first impressions are everything Mr. Rafik Keshishi.

Anthony made the headshot photoshoot an enjoyable experience. He was very patient and made sure I…read morewas happy with the product. Would totally recommend his services to anyone looking to get their photos taken.

Small shop and studio. Great place to bring your old photos…read moreto be restored! They also take care of old slides transferring into photos and old films from old video cameras to CDs. Anthony was great, very patient explaining my options and very knowledgeable. I brought an old picture to be enlarged out of an old photo and the result was perfect. Definitely will be coming back to this business. Date of visit; July 2025

I found Sandra on Instagram after I was looking for photographers that have shot at the Old Orange…read moreCounty Courthouse. Her page was one of my favorite ones that I found with incredible shots from the courthouse, since the courthouse has old school vibes I wanted someone who would capture that. Sandra is INCREDIBLE!!!! The pictures came out gorgeous and absolutely breathtaking, I would hire her again in a heart beat. Everyone has been complimenting my pictures and how well everything looks. My husband also loved the pictures! When I first reached out to Sandra she was super quick to respond to email and text, and the day of she had great communication with me. She is sooooo patient! I had a lot of family and the courthouse and she was great working with everyone and guiding my family for pictures. You can't go wrong by hiring her for any occasion you want captured.

Sandra Flores is an absolute gem of a photographer! This is the photographer you need. Not only is…read moreshe incredibly professional, she is kind, wildly creative and fun. Sandra helped us narrow down our idea for our engagement session. We got engaged in 2020 which limited a lot of the fun couples normally get to experience. We shot with Sandra in June of 2021 and it made our experience finally feel real! She made our love come to light and brought tears to my eyes. She selected two locations for us after we told her what we had in mind and it was spectacular. She has the most creative eye and is a true artist. She is easy to communicate with and is very clear in her pricing. She is incredible. I have made sure everyone that will listen knows Sandra Flores is who they need to capture their beautiful life moments. I look forward to many more sessions with Sandra!

Love them trying to find there new location . They made my attorney pictures and baby pictures…read more Amazing for me one year-old and you're born.

Great experience! The staff was friendly and professional, and the photos came out amazing…read more Excellent customer service and high-quality work--highly recommend! The Value of work that they put into the photo sessions is amazing