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Here in Berkeley, Looking Glass Photo is where gear, guidance, and community come together—since 1971. We’re a boutique-style camera shop that outfits photographers with exactly what they need and nothing they don’t. That means real conversations, hands-on help, and curated solutions across top brands like Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, Sony and more. We carry new gear, offer a thoughtful selection of preowned and consignment cameras and lenses, and place special orders when the perfect fit isn’t on the shelf. Learning is at the heart of what we do. Join our small-group classes and workshops, sign up for photo adventures in the wild (from tide pools to elk rut season), or dig into image reviews and practical technique sessions. Our Rentals program makes it easy to test drive the latest bodies, lenses, lighting and accessories—perfect for a weekend project or a big assignment—while our “Try Before You Buy” and paid Gear Outfitting service help you make confident choices. What makes us unique? Personalized coaching before and after a purchase, community-driven events (including our Photo Friends network), and a values-driven approach that puts longevity and stewardship first. We stand behind the gear we sell, keep darkroom and printing essentials flowing, and cheer on your growth every step of the way. Whether you’re brand-new to photography or a seasoned pro, Looking Glass is your trusted partner for classes, adventures, rentals, consignment and used gear, and a welcoming community that lifts each other up.

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Berkeley

California

Here in Berkeley, Looking Glass Photo is where gear, guidance, and community come together—since 1971. We’re a boutique-style camera shop that...

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The hosted an "Open House" party Thursday night to celebrate its move back to the city's main thoroughfare, San Pablo Avenue. Though its five-room new home is more than five times bigger than the tiny office it occupied for the past three years at 406 Colusa Avenue, there wasn't a lot of elbow-swinging room amid the crowd that came to Thurday's "." The chamber hopes its larger, more prominently located headquarters at San Pablo and Eureka Avenue will serve as "a community hub," chamber manager Mark Scott told Patch. The new space is 780 square feet, compared to 144 at the former space, he said. In the latest issue of the chamber's <a href="http://www.elcerritochamber.org/byline.asp" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Byline</a> newsletter, chamber president Judy Pope wrote, ""Now, back on San Pablo, the Chamber is set to become the focal point for our business community once again." The chamber's previous long-time home before moving to Colusa Avenue had been a well-known, at 10848 San Pablo Ave., that had formerly been Contra Costa Florist. The chamber occupied that building from 1991 to Feburary of 2009. Correction: The original version of this story gave the wrong street name for Eureka Avenue. It has been corrected.

The hosted an "Open House" party Thursday night to celebrate its move back to the city's main thoroughfare, San Pablo Avenue.

Though its five-room new home is more than five times bigger than the tiny office it occupied for the past three years at 406 Colusa Avenue, there wasn't a lot of elbow-swinging room amid the crowd that came to Thurday's "." The chamber hopes its larger, more prominently located headquarters at San Pablo and Eureka Avenue will serve as "a community hub," chamber manager Mark Scott told Patch. The new space is 780 square feet, compared to 144 at the former space, he said.

In the latest issue of the chamber's <a href="http://www.elcerritochamber.org/byline.asp" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Byline</a> newsletter, chamber president Judy Pope wrote, ""Now, back on San Pablo, the Chamber is set to become the focal point for our business community once again." The chamber's previous long-time home before moving to Colusa Avenue had been a well-known, at 10848 San Pablo Ave., that had formerly been Contra Costa Florist. The chamber occupied that building from 1991 to Feburary of 2009.

Correction: The original version of this story gave the wrong street name for Eureka Avenue. It has been corrected.

Contra Costa County

El Cerrito

The El Cerrito Chamber of Commerce's new home on San Pablo Avenue glowed with festivity Thursday night as it celebrated its move from cramped quarters on Colusa Avenue.