It used to be that only professional photographers carried large, well-equipped machines, while the rest of us mortals would get by with regular small cameras that had enough quality to capture the birthday shots and family reunion photos we needed.
But as time went by, more and more people started developing an interest in photography, studying the best techniques to make their non-professional photos end up with professional-looking results.
In this technological age, there are some who exclusively photographs with their smartphones, but those who truly have a passion for the art of photography know that you have to have a good, real camera to capture images that are worth taking.
Keep reading this article by ShBarcelona to know more about where to buy photography gear in Barcelona.
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Fans of photography will fall in love with Nostalgic, a cool store that sells photography materials and offers photographic services. At Nostalgic, visitors will find classic cameras, pinhole cameras, Polaroid cameras, and a variety of accessories like film, books, and satchels.
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Nostalgic has its own cameras and studio available for rental and offers services of film development, retouching, product photography, portrait, and camera repair. You can either shop at their physical store or shop online for all of your photography needs.
Nostalgic is open from Monday to Friday from 10:30 am to 2 pm and then from 5 pm to 8 pm. The store is also open on Saturdays from 11 am to 2:30 pm.
Address: Carrer de Goya, 18 at the neighborhood of Vila de Gracia
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Wonder Photo Shop is a conceptual store by FujiFilm, the fifth in the world and the first one in Europe. This beautiful shop decorated in light wood and dark tones offers an array of photography products, printing services, a photo booth and even a studio where people can take selfies.
If you are a fan of scrapbooking, check out the website’s “Talleres” section, as Wonder Photo Shop is constantly offering workshops. Wonder Photo Shopis open from Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 9 pm.
Address: Carrer Gran de Gràcia, 1 at Gracia’s district
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Chandal is a cool little store located in the neighborhood of El Born. There, they sell Polaroid cameras, Instax Fuji cameras, and photography gear that includes film, postcards and camera cases.
Chandal also sells a collection of original items like vintage decoration pieces, collectibles, t-shirts, small synthesizers, and gadgets from the seventies and eighties.
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It’s definitely a store that is worth a visit, especially if you are a hipster. Chandal is open from Monday to Saturday from 11 am to 2:30 pm and from 4 pm to 9 pm.
Address: Carrer d’Allada Vermell, 13 in the neighborhood of El Born
For those who are not familiar with it, Lomography is a style of pop photography that is based on the use of cameras produced by Lomo, an Austrian camera manufacturer.
Lomo cameras are analog and come in a variety of colors and formats. Lomography is open from Monday to Friday from 11 am to 8 pm, and Saturdays from 12 pm to 8 pm.
Address: Carrer de Rosic, 3 in Ciutat Vella’s district
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Fnac stores are some of the best places to buy electronic goods, books, and music in Barcelona. They are also great places to shop for a gift for someone close to you.
At Fnac, you will find a team of specialized salespeople that can guide you through the world of photography, giving you advice on the best gear and also the best deals.
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You can find Fnac at Las Arenas shopping mall, Diagonal Mar shopping mall, El Triangle shopping mall and L’Illa shopping mall.
Las Arenas, Diagonal Mar, and El Triangle are open from Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 10 pm, and L’Illa is open from Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 9:30 pm.
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Casanova Foto is one of the oldest photography houses in Barcelona. The store offers a large selection of photography products like cameras, lenses, flashes, tripods and reflectors.
Casanova Foto is a great place for those who love photography, offering every single type of camera imaginable! There you will find aerial cameras, panoramic cameras, wood cameras, stereoscopic cameras, compact cameras, underwater cameras, and box cameras.
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For those who are looking to purchase new gear but are low on cash, check Casanova Foto’s second-hand section.
And if your passion for photography is just starting, Casanova Foto can help you hone your skills with some of their specialized photography classes. Casanova Foto is open from Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm and then from 4 pm to 8:30.
Address: Ronda de la Universitat, 35 at the Eixample
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