#RetroIsEverywhere

A Global Gallery of Treasured Memories

In 2025, we launched the first-ever Retropia contest, inviting artists from every corner of the world to capture nostalgia through their own cultural perspective.

Polish and gear weren't what mattered—feeling was. We looked for one photo or film, shot with Retropia equipment, that conveyed the true, unfiltered sensation of remembering.

Entries flooded in from across the world. Sunlit trails, traditions handed down through generations, city skylines, and fleeting flashes of awe. Every entry proved that any subject, however humble or ordinary, carries nostalgic power.

We're delighted to now share the 10 finalists whose entries showed how universally this vision speaks to people.

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Freedom Of Yosemite

Yosemite Valley, United States: Captured using the Vintage Glow Filter

"Out in Yosemite I felt totally free—just me, the trail beneath my feet, and mountain peaks on every side. The run went beyond exercise; it was an opportunity to connect with nature's wild beauty and feel truly alive."

Shymon, Artem

Moment Two

Weekend Getaway

Brome Lake, Canada: Shot with a Retropia Disposable Film Lens

"I used Retropia's inventive disposable film lens to record a getaway with friends, preserving those passing moments just as they were, with the nostalgic warmth and lasting charm that analog photos offer. Each frame came from pure instinct, inspired by a wish to celebrate and record the precious times spent with the people closest to me."

Di Criscio, Louis

Position Three

Traveling as One

Tokyo, Japan: Captured using the Lens from a Repurposed Disposable Film Camera

"My honeymoon was this trip. Last month I went to Japan and spent 23 days visiting five cities—Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka, and Nagoya. My wife and I have been a couple for two years, and the sentimental part is that when we were first getting to know each other, she asked me about my biggest travel dream, and I answered Japan. Nearly two years on, we finally made the journey together to the place I'd always longed to see."

Jorge Orlando Fajardo Díaz

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Includes 7 more stories showing how anything becomes a nostalgic experience when seen from your own unique perspective.

Action Meets Nostalgia

Cardrona Valley, New Zealand: Shot with the Repurposed Disposable Film Camera Lens

"I'm standing at Cardrona ski field in New Zealand, and extreme sports photography has always fascinated me. This is my first time shooting with the Retoropia film glow lens, and it has truly opened the door to capturing one-of-a-kind images."

Amelia Craig

Before Three

Squamish, Canada: Shot with the Refurbished Single-Use Film Camera Lens

"We soaked up our time beside the lake in beautiful BC, sharing these moments together before our third family member arrived."

Chandler Baer

The Darker Side of Pisa

Pisa, Italy: Shot with the Retro Glow Filter "Made on black and white film, using a glow filter attachment on a Nikon FG camera that was having shutter sync problems.

The underexposed area added striking drama, with the glow slowly fading across the "darker side of Pisa".

It's a perfect example of how magical and unpredictable film photography can be."

Tiago Almeida

Light in Loire

Saumur, France: Shot with the Refurbished Single-Use Film Camera Lens "Saumur, Loire Valley. Being a single parent 32 weeks into my second pregnancy, I brought my first child to this charming medieval spot in France, and the light that day was wonderful. I felt lucky to photograph my oldest with such a stylish, lightweight setup."

Sihan Lee

City as Stage

Montréal, Canada: Shot with the Retro Glow Filter "On the corner of Rue Lafontaine and Rue Aird in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, the pavement and the light came together in a striking scene. I took an urban-style photo that felt honest, lively, and closely connected to the place. This photo was important because it combined my creative vision, the character of the neighborhood, and a message I wanted to share."

Philippe Nguyen

Echoes of Childhood

French Alps, France: Shot with the Retro Glow Filter + Frames Pack "I took this while my son was at his flute lesson. The old-fashioned chair, the almost sterile room, the soft light of an autumn afternoon, his jacket hanging over the seat: everything took me back to my own childhood, waiting for my mother. Moments like these feel timeless, and they remind me how fast the years pass."

Elodie Davis

Makeshift Magic

Dallas Downtown, USA: Shot with the Retro Glow Filter "While walking around downtown Dallas with my camera, I noticed some skateboarders close by who had pulled a big slab from the street to use as an improvised ramp. I asked for their permission and approached to photograph the scene. The photos turned out better than I'd hoped, and I also met some lovely locals from the neighborhood."

Matthew Norton

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