I found this place by walking around Falls Church. For a photographer or anyone interested in any level of photography, this place has it all! Prices are reasonable and the customer service is 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟!! Gary, the owner, is super friendly and knowledgeable in his products. GREAT PLACE!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! Keep up the great work Dominion!

What an awesome shop! Everyone is passionate and knowledgeable. I really felt cared for when I was in and I’ll definitely be back!

Really good experience over several visits to Dominion Camera. The team, especially Gary, are really knowledgeable and helpful. Some highlights:- Fixed my film camera for free after taking it in- Good film development and quick turnaround- Spent several days and hours going over a new camera to purchase. They were helpful and patient to make sure I got what would fit my needs.Highly recommend.

$$$$$ super expensive. I don’t recommend you wasting your time here with crazily high prices.31$ for a passport photo!!! Not even a hard copy. Just a digital one sent to my email! And you’re telling me people said your prices are fair? Are you kidding me?

This place is a gem to the community. I come here to develop and process my film and I have nothing but good things to say about this establishment and all the folks that work here. Very knowledgeable staff and they have lots of merchandise on display.

This is a great shop. The staff are really nice and their knowledge runs deep. Every time Ive been Ive learned something new from them. Theyll take their time to make sure youre getting what you need.

This store is staffed by knowledgable photographers and is very helpful. It is dense with products and can draw on more from a sister store nearby. It may seem inaccessible but there is plenty of parking in the rear, and a front and rear entrance. It is right on Rt 7 in Falls Church. Products are enthusiast and pro quality, not just P&S. Processing is also available.

Very very expensive and cocky!I don’t recommend them at all. Use Amazon or go to CVS.

I came here to get professional passport pictures and not only was the staff helpful but also very professional. You want quality pictures? This is the place to go. CVS cannot provide the quality of this store.

Im not a camera guy, nor am I that much of a tech guy in general. All I know is that I had a giant bag of film that I inherited from my late mother who never got around to developing it. Dominion Camera was the only place I found to help me develop/scan all of it, and their customer service and staff won me over the whole time. As simple as each transaction was, they made me enjoy stopping in and took care of me the whole way through (and made sure I didnt get charged for scans on blank film!). My bag of film is now empty and I wish I had a reason to continue giving this hometown shop my money; I really appreciate them.

Ive been here a few times, out of all of the camera stores Ive been at so far. These have been the nicest people. That may not be shocking but if you visit some camera stores in DC, the staff arent so nice over there. But these people here at Dominion camera so really kind and helped me select which lenses to purchase for my cameraI highly recommend this shop! My favorite camera shop :)

After being ignored for 15 minutes they gave me the wrong battery and do not allow returns. Very unfortunate...

Me and my boyfriend went in looking for a film camera and we picked one out for a fair price! But when we left we noticed it was broken :( but we went back in asking what we could do, he said fix which would take a week, refund or exchange for a different camera for same price! I was so pleased with the professionalism this place had! He helped put the new film in and showed us how to use it! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for cameras and film!He felt awful about giving us a defective camera but he was very nice about the whole situation. Thank you Dominion Camera!

I’ve been meaning to write this review for a while now. I love supporting small businesses, and this one is one of my favorites. It is right near my office and taking my film to get developed and print is so nice. I appreciate that unlike the big corporations (CVS, Walmart, etc) they only make you pay for the photos that they found, so if a piece of film was bad, they don’t charge you for a print of that. I also enjoy that it is so quickly done! Unlike the big corporations that take up to like 2 weeks, they took only a fraction of that time. The quality of the picture paper was nice too- I always go with a matte finish. Nicest people ever work there, and overall I would highly recommend! I know this sounds like a fake review, but I promise this is 100% legit. I can’t wait to take more of my film to get developed.

I took some very old disposable cameras to Oscar at Dominion Camera. He was extremely professional, helpful and took the time to thoroughly explain the process. Ive been serving clients since 1987, so I know the difference - this is definitely first-class service!

Only place i go to for film...wish i knew what scanner they used to develop the film because my scans come out amazing..

I came into this store for the first time having ruined two rolls of film, and instead of turning me away the employee there stood there with me and walked me through the process step by step. Would definitely recommend this place to both new and old photographers. Great customer service and variety of products.

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Any camera needs I have in the future, Ill definitely be using them.

Yesterday I talked to Gary at Dominion Camera to ask if they repaired Kodak slide projectors. He said no they didn’t and didn’t carry replacement parts but that he was very familiar with slide projectors and would be happy to look at it. I carried it to their store where Gary quickly diagnosed and fixed the problem. Before I left the store he made sure I understood how to avoid such a problem in the future. He couldn’t have been nicer and now my husband has no excuse for not sorting through all the old family slides. Highly recommend this establishment.

Outstanding film processing, much better than any pharmacy service, and theyre capable of same day service if you drop off your film by 10 am on the days they process. Definitely the highest quality prints and scans Ive ever gotten and for the same price as the pharmacy locations who take two weeks and never return your negatives. With that said I interacted very sparingly with the staff and have not used any other services/purchased any other equipment from them, so I have no perspective in that regard. But I can safely and highly recommend them for film processing.

Love this camera store

Great staff very customer friendly the must go to store for people that love photography and for those just getting in to photography they do it all develope film have all the best in cameras and old ones. They have a great service for those who wish to switch over their old BETA or VHS tapes or real to real over to DVDs.they do it all. I highly recommend this store to all who need cameras or other photography items or other needs such as the pre servings your old tapes to DVDs.No better place a round.

I was interested in a compact camera with a large sensor, and initially inquired about a specific model, which they did have in stock and at a good price. But I was then informed that their policy is that they wont put a battery in so that you can turn the camera on and get a sense of things like how menus are set up, how responsive the autofocusing is, etc. I also mentioned another similar line of cameras I was interested in, and didnt really get any kind of response from the sales clerk. It struck me as a strange way to run a shop—if I didnt want to interact with the products or staff members, I would just shop online.I had a much better experience at District Camera, where I got to try out the cameras and the staff recommended similar models I hadnt considered. They even suggested I come back with an SD card so I could snap some pictures and check out the image quality when I got home.

This little radiant gem is tucked away next to Browns hardware. When you first walk in the smell of high school darkrooms permeates the air and creates a wonderful nostalgia. There is always plenty of staff to help you with your photography needs be it digital or analog. They have a wonderful variety of both used and new gear. In fact, I bought my favorite camera there at a very reasonable price, my Nikon F3, which I love and use to this day. And the best part is they have the best price in town on processing your film and scanning. If your passion is photography or youre excited about trying it, this is your first must stop!

Love this place!There is always someone available to take your questions, work with you on a product question. This business is a part of Ace Photo.-I like that its located in Fall Church, in a nice little shopping strip. Convenient to get to and they are well stocked with ANYTHING and EVERYTHING any photographer [of any level] would even remotely THINK they might need.-Super knowledgeable staff - and incredibly honest with information on prices, products .. you name it. Cant beat this place - on visit and you will be a loyal customer for life.

Bought a camera. Owner Gary knowledgeable. If there is an issue, they go the extra mile to make sure there is a resolution. Good service, definately would recommend.

The best place to get film developed and scanned -- I usually get my film developed in my college town but using the same camera film and lens the scans from here are a thousand times better -- even scans from three photos I underexposed by a stop somehow turned out unnoticeably underexposed

I was going on a trip and so I wanted my camera clean. I tried to clean the sensor myself, the night before with special swabs, but I left smudges. I called Dominion in the morning and explained that I needed it quickly before my flight. Now, I dont think they can guarantee this for every customer, every time, but they cleaned my lens in under 4 hour turnaround. Great customer service. Even took before and after photos to show how dirty my lens was and how clean they got it.

Passport pictures were taken quickly and professionally. But beware of the price: $15 per pair. I needed six so that was $45. For European passport pictures the price was $25 per pair. We had information on the specifications and there was no extra work involved.

I love the service of a local camera store. The desk staff are all pros and know the products and techniques. Lab work is top-notch.

Great place for used cameras and camera accessories. The staff and really friendly and cordial. Just ask if you cant find anything.

I was having trouble with my old digital camcorder and brought it to Dominion Camera in Falls Church to see if it could be repaired. They said it would cost me $35 to have them look at it and give me an idea of what it would cost to fix. The zoom was intermittently going to full zoom all by itself and sometimes the tape would not load. I decided to invest the $35. After about a month, they told me that it would cost another $140 to fix it. I could have bought a used one for about $175, but I already had $35 invested in this one and a used one had no guarantee that it may not work. So, I decided it was better to have a newly repaired one than buy a used one and had Dominion go ahead with the repair. After about 5 or 6 weeks I called to find out the status of the repair. They could not find anything and said they would call me back. They never did. Their records are a total mess. After many more calls and visits to the store to try and find out what happened to my camera, they finally, after 3 months called and told me my camera was ready. I went to the store and loaded in a tape, which loaded OK and looked through the viewfinder and the zoom seemed to be steady. I paid them and took the camera home. They have a limited warranty period for repairs. I put the camera into the case and put it in the closet as I don’t really use it much. When I finally took it out to use it, it was past the warranty period. I was filming for about 5 minutes and then the zoom started doing the same thing it did before it was “repaired”. I went back to Dominion a few days later and told them that the camera had not been fixed. I explained to them that I never had used the camera from the time I picked it up until a few days prior to going back to complain about the faulty repair. They said that it was past the warranty and they could do nothing about it. After I complained repeatedly about their lousy customer service, the guy their finally said he would look at it again to see if they did something wrong, but would not guarantee that he would “fix” it without further payment. Since I had nothing to lose at this point, I told him that it was a step in the right direction and to go ahead and look at it. Then this total thief had the nerve to insist that I pay him another $35 FOR A DIAGNOSTIC FEE!!! I could not believe it!!! I told him that the problem was the same as it was the last time that they did not fix so why in the world would I ever pay another $35 so they could look at it again!!! THIS IS TOTAL B-S!!!THESE GUYS ARE TOTAL THIEVES AND I RECOMMEND THAT EVERYONE STAY AS FAR AWAY FROM THIS PLACE AS POSSIBLE.THEY DO NOT CARE ABOUT CUSTOMERS AND ONLY ABOUT HOW MUCH OF YOUR MONEY THE CAN STEAL.

Super nice and helpful!

Great customer service, the shop has everything you need. Staff will go the extra mile to find a solution for your photography needs.

Amazing place! The employees are very knowledgeable and helpful. Their stock is amazing. I will definitely go back next time I need camera supplies.

Arguably one of the worst places in the City of Falls Church. I purchase a GoPro from there, they gave me the incorrect advice on what was compatible with it and what wasnt. They wanted to charge me a re stoking fee then said if the package was broken, then they couldnt re stock it. They had no response or no enthusiasm to even try and rectify what was their lack of knowledge and incorrect advice and guidance when purchasing the product. Might as well have gone on Amazon. Would have got it cheaper as well.

Its an old school camera store that offers new and used equipment. They also do full service film developing. Great experience!

Great place to get your camera fixed. They are very helpful!

Great shop! The staff is super helpful and friendly too.

This place is amazing everyone is well versed in camera,lens, and overall know of photography and they answer your questions with explicit detail

Horrible place as far as taking passport picture! I came with an infant child because I needed a picture for an application and they did not provide me a service because they dont know the specs. On the embassy website the only instruction about the picture was 3x4 and THATS IT! I even called the embassy and theyd said the baby head can be even little but crooked. They couldnt even say that they wont take the picture so that I can leave BUT NO all of them went to the other side of the store and I stood there with my newborn child expecting a service. Horrible place! Horrible customer service!!!!!

Did not feel welcome at all. Customer service is subpar. Decent inventory, but over priced. Will not be returning.

Awesome store-- love the customer service, and we bought a camera and lens.

Great shop with an excellent selection and outstanding customer experience.

Deliberately vague and misleading regarding camera equipment rental. I do NOT recommend this business.

Decent camera store. Good price on film development .

Great help found the camera my wife wanted. They had an am a selection

Premier Camara shop! You wont find better service and advice not to mention the hard to find gear

Thanks guys for teaching and not just selling!

An amazing one-of-a-kind photo store in Northern Virginia, with excellent service,and a great supply of camera equipment!

Incredibly helpful and friendly staff. Great customer service.

My daughter is using my old Nikon F and F2; they use a proprietary cable release that can only be gotten (usually) from eBay. I was visiting for the 4th of July; daughter wanted to take fireworks pictures. Getting a tripod was easy, but the cable release?I told my Ex, wed need a camera store that looks like a Hoarders episode. (I mean that in the nicest possible way)She said I know just the place.She was right - they scrounged around in the back, and they had one. They have tons of other cool-ass vintage gear, too, so I also bought a pre-AI Nikkor 50mm 1.4. It was all I could do to not to buy myself a Canon-made Leica clone - I really need one, and if youre passionate about photography, you need one too.Service was 1st rate. Many camera stores sell cheap tripods at huge markups; that wasnt the case here, either.Highly recommended. Next visit, Ill go there for the weird Nikon F-style proprietary hot shoe adapter. I bet theyll have it.

I walked in to make passport pic for my newborn baby! It was done nicely.

Great people, great equipment - a Falls Church gem!

Not sure why some of these commentors are down on DC. It is a bit of a throwback to the days of Dektol and wooden tongs, but thats the beauty of the place. If all you care about is maxing your megapixels and using absurd and dorky digital effects, go to Best Buy. Analog is still alive and this is one of the best places to find it. Customers are welcome to look through cardboard boxes of random camera parts in search of the right shutter release button for their Leica M4 or a lens shade for a Rokkor 90mm lens. And if you find it, theyll sell it to you for a buck.One of the best things they do is develop good ol film and scan your images to a CD so you can manipulate the photo to your little hearts desire. Go there before its gone for good.

Unprofessional. I brought in a camera to sell in good condition. We were offered $20 for it with the lens. The camera could be traded in on Amazon for $100 by itself - without the lens.I like to support local shops, but this is ridiculous.

They have a wide variety of vintage and new photography equipment!

Quality supplies. Overpriced repair services.

Helpful advice given customer, thanks.

Over priced used items and extremely bad customer service i had to made two trips from Alexandria for same item lack of ownership and service

Man, are they knowledgeable!