We are the largest photo, video, audio and printing specialty store in Central Ohio. While our store’s size may make us seem like a bigger company. we stay true to our humble roots as a small family business. Most of our staff are photographers, artists, and creators who are part of the community they themselves serve here at Midwest Photo. We pride ourselves on staying honest and personable, Ensuring that our customers are cared for even after you leave our store. Come Say Hello!
Sales Floor team
The friendly and familiar faces
What camera system do you shoot with?
Canon and Sony
How did you get started in photography?
Grandfather gave me a Yashica when I was younger. I started shooting my friends when we were out skateboarding. Later on went to Europe for a month and was hooked.
If you could ask a genie for one camera or lens, what would you ask for?
70-200 2.8. Favorite range!
What would your coffee say about you?
Coffee is poison!
What was the last book that you read?
Bourbon Straight
What is your favorite local restaurant?
Nida's Thai
What camera system do you shoot with?
Pretty much anything I can get my hands on. For digital, I own Nikon, but I also shoot Canon and Fujifilm a ton. Lots of funky old film cameras.
How did you get started in photography?
My dad had a darkroom in our basement when I was a kid which eventually led to me taking a darkroom class in high school.
If you could ask a genie for one camera or lens, what would you ask for?
My old Mamiya Universal Press Camera with a polaroid back and an unlimited supply of FP100C/FP3000B.
What would your coffee say about you?
Dude, too much pomade.
What was the last book that you read?
Roughneck by Jeff Lemire
What is your favorite local restaurant?
Oh man this is a hard one. I have like 20 favorites. I am able to narrow it down to two: Si Senor in Grandview and Brassica.
What camera system do you shoot with?
I mainly shoot with Nikon
How did you get started in photography?
My Dad got me into photography when I was young and I've loved it ever since
If you could ask a genie for one camera or lens, what would you ask for?
I've actually been admiring the Fuji X-H2
What would your coffee say about you?
That I like tea better.
What was the last book that you read?
A Wrinkle in Time
What is your favorite local restaurant?
Taqueria Guadalajara
What camera system do you shoot with?
Canon
How did you get started in photography?
Needed a hobby to fix boredom
If you could ask a genie for one camera or lens, what would you ask for?
R5c
What would your coffee say about you?
Why are you drinking me? I'm not tea.
What was the last book that you read?
Greenlights
What is your favorite local restaurant?
Sandwich King
What camera system do you shoot with?
Canon
How did you get started in photography?
Needed a hobby to fix boredom
If you could ask a genie for one camera or lens, what would you ask for?
R5c
What would your coffee say about you?
Why are you drinking me? I'm not tea.
What was the last book that you read?
Greenlights
What is your favorite local restaurant?
Sandwich King
Rentals team
Helping you with special shoots and equipment trials
What camera system do you shoot with?
Canon R6
How did you get started in photography?
I've always had an interest in photography, but never the resources to take "good" photos. I started with the Canon Rebel shooting anything on the street and became hooked.
If you could ask a genie for one camera or lens, what would you ask for?
RF 15-35mm and the RF 24-70mm
What would your coffee say about you?
I'm not much of a coffee drinker... so all good things, right!?
What was the last book that you read?
The Monster at the end of this Book
What is your favorite local restaurant?
East Coast Pizzeria
What camera system do you shoot with?
Sony A7iii
How did you get started in photography?
I got my start in photography back in high school when I attended career center classes at Fort Hayes for graphic design.
If you could ask a genie for one camera or lens, what would you ask for?
Sony Fx6
What would your coffee say about you?
Rather be sweet than bitter
What was the last book that you read?
A Junji Ito Manga
What is your favorite local restaurant?
Bangkok Thai Resturant
What camera system do you shoot with?
Mamiya RZ67 & Zeiss Ikon ZM
How did you get started in photography?
I convinced my mom that she would save money on my senior pictures if she bought me a camera so that I could do them myself.
If you could ask a genie for one camera or lens, what would you ask for?
Leica M11
What would your coffee say about you?
It would say I should learn the sizes at Starbucks.
What was the last book that you read?
Permanent Record
What is your favorite local restaurant?
Carl's Townhouse
Education & Commercial team
Assisting in Educational, Commercial, and Government Sales
What camera system do you shoot with?
Multiple
How did you get started in photography?
Years ago a neighbor gave me his older Nikon camera.
If you could ask a genie for one camera or lens, what would you ask for?
Hasselblad 30 T* Fisheye
What would your coffee say about you?
Strong and consistent
What was the last book that you read?
Final Confrontation
What is your favorite local restaurant?
Akai Hana
What camera system do you shoot with?
Sony
How did you get started in photography?
A neighbor introduced it to me as a child.
If you could ask a genie for one camera or lens, what would you ask for?
The Camera is just a tool. Give me one and I'll make it work.
What would your coffee say about you?
Black Coffee. Does that answer your question?
What is your favorite local restaurant?
Ray Ray's Hog Pit
What camera system do you shoot with?
Canon EOS R and Minolta 35mm film.
How did you get started in photography?
I bought a camera because of a design class and was obsessed ever since.
If you could ask a genie for one camera or lens, what would you ask for?
Rz67 II or Fuji GFX 50r
What would your coffee say about you?
Im highly caffeinated.
What is your favorite local restaurant?
Im new to the city. Let me know about all the good spots.
Imaging team
Printing, developing, and scanning your finest work
What camera system do you shoot with?
Fuji and several different film cameras
How did you get started in photography?
My parents bought me a camera for Christmas when I was 12
If you could ask a genie for one camera or lens, what would you ask for?
just one... Nikon Z9
What would your coffee say about you?
She likes me hot or cold, seriously bold and a little sweet
What was the last book that you read?
Later by Stephen King
What is your favorite local restaurant?
Pizza House
What camera system do you shoot with?
35mm film
How did you get started in photography?
It’s been a passion since childhood
If you could ask a genie for one camera or lens, what would you ask for?
Mamiya RZ67
What was the last book that you read?
Candied by Voltaire
What is your favorite local restaurant?
The Eagle
What camera system do you shoot with?
Fujifilm
How did you get started in photography?
My parents bought me a polaroid when I was 5 years old
If you could ask a genie for one camera or lens, what would you ask for?
Fujifilm GFX50s
What would your coffee say about you?
Coffee is evil, my hot chocolate would say a lot
What was the last book that you read?
The last book I "looked" at was The Call of Trains: Railroad Photographs by Jim Shaughnessy
What is your favorite local restaurant?
Hunan Lion
What camera system do you shoot with?
iPhone!
How did you get started in photography?
My Girlfriend and her friends showed the me the ways
If you could ask a genie for one camera or lens, what would you ask for?
Hasselblad X2D
What would your coffee say about you?
That I’m a vanilla bean enthusiast
What was the last book that you read?
The Great Gatsby
What is your favorite local restaurant?
The Eagle
Marketing team
Ensuring our image as a photo and video community resource
What camera system do you shoot with?
Canon!
How did you get started in photography?
I spent my a lot of my childhood messing around and telling stories with the family camera.
If you could ask a genie for one camera or lens, what would you ask for?
The GameBoy Camera, no doubt.
What would your coffee say about you?
Water and I happen to be in a very committed relationship, thank you very much.
What was the last book that you read?
I just finished Part 1 of the Chainsaw Man series!
What is your favorite local restaurant?
Winston's Coffee and Waffles!
What camera system do you shoot with?
Canon
How did you get started in photography?
Working on set for retail photoshoots.
If you could ask a genie for one camera or lens, what would you ask for?
Canon R6
What would your coffee say about you?
I'm a goober and don't drink coffee. I'm fueled by Diet Coke
What was the last book that you read?
Where the Crawdads Sing
What is your favorite local restaurant?
Highbank Distillery and Forno
What camera system do you shoot with?
Either my Nikon D700 setup or my Fujifilm X-T2. Depends on the day.
How did you get started in photography?
I took a couple darkroom classes in high school.
If you could ask a genie for one camera or lens, what would you ask for?
I could really use a Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 or a Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2.
What would your coffee say about you?
Black iced coffee, straightforward and to the point.
What was the last book that you read?
Supernatural Strategies for Making a Rock 'n' Roll Group by Ian Svenonius
What is your favorite local restaurant?
Veritas
Warehouse team
Ensuring your purchases quickly and seamlessly find their way to you
What camera system do you shoot with?
Canon powershot G7X Mark ii
How did you get started in photography?
Our family camera store!!
If you could ask a genie for one camera or lens, what would you ask for?
BlackMagic pocket cinema 6K
What would your coffee say about you?
Sweet.
What was the last book that you read?
What you don’t know
What is your favorite local restaurant?
Huong, Marcella’s Akai-Hana, delmar so cal kitchen, aeropazo, Bakersfield
Administrative team
Keeping the inner workings well oiled for all our teams
What camera system do you shoot with?
Contax G2, Sony A6500, Canon G7XII, Nikon D850
How did you get started in photography?
My father introduced me to photography when I was 8 years old. Used to love being in the darkroom with him and shooting on the street.
If you could ask a genie for one camera or lens, what would you ask for?
Mamiya 7II outfit
What would your coffee say about you?
Haven't you had enough already?
What was the last book that you read?
Wim Wenders: Once
What is your favorite local restaurant?
Third and Hollywood
What camera system do you shoot with?
Fujifilm X-T2
How did you get started in photography?
My interest in photography began when I was 13 years old and bought a Brownie from a church sale, but I started shooting seriously in 1998 when I got my first job in a camera store.
If you could ask a genie for one camera or lens, what would you ask for?
Fujifilm GFX 50s
What would your coffee say about you?
I thought a 32oz iced coffee would last longer than 5 minutes, but then I met you.
What was the last book that you read?
Thinking Fast & Slow by Daniel Kahneman
What is your favorite local restaurant?
Los Guachos Taqueria
What camera system do you shoot with?
Nishika N8000
How did you get started in photography?
I turned the camera on
If you could ask a genie for one camera or lens, what would you ask for?
All of everything
What would your coffee say about you?
I don't care about my water source
What was the last book that you read?
Tractor instruction manual
What is your favorite local restaurant?
Speedway
If you could ask a genie for one camera or lens, what would you ask for?
Could you just show me how to take quality pics on my iPhone?
What would your coffee say about you?
Talk to her all that you want after double digits are on the clock.
What was the last book that you read?
Disruptive Thinking by Bishop T.D Jakes
What is your favorite local restaurant?
Kona Grill
What camera system do you shoot with?
NIkon Z / Nikon film
How did you get started in photography?
I wanted to be Jeff Bridges from 1976 remake of King Kong.
If you could ask a genie for one camera or lens, what would you ask for?
Nikon 13mm f/5.6 Ai
What would your coffee say about you?
My coffee and I are not on speaking terms.
What was the last book that you read?
Lies My Teacher Told Me
What is your favorite local restaurant?
Watershed
What camera system do you shoot with?
Fujifilm
How did you get started in photography?
I got started shooting nightlife photography to get better at communicating and connecting with people.
If you could ask a genie for one camera or lens, what would you ask for?
Arri Alexa
What would your coffee say about you?
Who says I drink coffee?
What was the last book that you read?
Life, On the Line by Grant Achatz
What is your favorite local restaurant?
I have a few. Rockmill Tavern, Barcelona & Basi Italia
What camera system do you shoot with?
Sony A7IV, Mamiya C330, and whatever Polaroids I can get my hands on
How did you get started in photography?
My grandfather has been a hobbyist photographer for most of his life. I first picked up one of his cameras to take pictures in his garden, and it grew from there.
If you could ask a genie for one camera or lens, what would you ask for?
Sony 400mm f/2.8 GM
What would your coffee say about you?
What does "I don't like coffee" say about me?
What was the last book that you read?
Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson
What is your favorite local restaurant?
Sad Pie Pizza
What camera system do you shoot with?
Canon for professional work, Fujifilm for travel and family, and Hasselblad for fun.
How did you get started in photography?
On a whim I signed up for a photography class in college. I never looked back!
If you could ask a genie for one camera or lens, what would you ask for?
The Polaroid SX-70 that my mother owned...before I broke it when I was a kid. Sorry Mom!
What would your coffee say about you?
The fresher, the simpler, the better.
What was the last book that you read?
Shogun: A Novel of Japan by James Clavell
What is your favorite local restaurant?
Bakersfield because tacos are always a good idea.
What is your favorite food
Borscht made by my Mama plus Wodka
How did you get started in photography?
My mom bought me Smena 8M when I was 13, and then it went downhill
If you could ask a genie for one camera or lens, what would you ask for?
Nikon F3HP
What would your coffee say about you?
Bitter person
What was the last book that you read?
Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household
What is your favorite local restaurant?
Sidebar 122
What camera system do you shoot with?
Sony
How did you get started in photography?
My grandpa was always had a camera and camcorder with him and would talk photography. I bought my first point and shoot film camera when I was 13 and had a darkroom at 16 thanks to my dad.
If you could ask a genie for one camera or lens, what would you ask for?
Sony 50mm 1.4
What would your coffee say about you?
I like the basics!
What was the last book that you read?
The life and work of Man Ray
What is your favorite local restaurant?
Cafe IIlyria
What camera system do you shoot with?
Canon EOS Rebel T6
How did you get started in photography?
My dad encouraged me to try out photography, he thought I had a natural eye so I decided to get a camera and try it out!
If you could ask a genie for one camera or lens, what would you ask for?
A Diana Camera to dabble in film
What would your coffee say about you?
No coffee for me, just some water!
What was the last book that you read?
Parnassus on Wheels by Christopher Morley
What is your favorite local restaurant?
Not necessarily a restaurant but my stomping grounds is Kafe Kerouac.
