Two Friends. One Dream. A Revolution in Photography.
It Started in a Garage
In 2023, Herry and Liam missed the days when taking a photo meant something, when you looked down into a viewfinder and composed a moment with care.
After months of late nights in the garage, countless prototypes, and more coffee than we care to admit, CHUZHAO was born. We weren't trying to compete with smartphones. We were trying to recapture a feeling.
The feeling of slowing down. Of being present. Of creating something real.
"To bring back the magic of photography, one carefully composed moment at a time."
From Garage to Global
Two Friends Against the World
Herry and Liam missed the days when taking a photo meant something. After months of late nights in the garage, the first prototype was born.
Major Launch
We launched our product and received amazing feedback from our community. After only 2 weeks, we were sold out.
Hired Our Best Friends
We figured if we're going to spend most of our waking hours building something, we might as well do it with people we actually like.
Growth & Recognition
What started as a passion project became a real company. We shipped to photographers in over 40 countries.
Reaching 40,000 Orders!
40K orders! What started as a wild idea had officially become something real, and we have every single customer to thank for that.
The Best Is Yet to Come
Whatever we build next, we're building it with you. We're just getting started.
Our Core Values
Authenticity
Real film aesthetic, not filters. We create genuine experiences that honor the art of photography.
Passion
We're photographers first. Every decision we make comes from a love of the craft.
Community
Our customers aren't just buyers—they're collaborators who shape where we go next.
Quality
We stand behind everything we make with a lifetime warranty and 30-day money-back guarantee.
Numbers That Tell Our Story
Shot by CHUZHAO Users
Real photos. Real moments. No filters needed.
More Than a Camera. A Movement.
In a world of instant uploads and disposable moments, CHUZHAO stands for something different. We believe photography should feel intentional. Meaningful. Real.
Our digital TLR combines the soul of vintage cameras with the convenience of modern technology. No film costs. No waiting for development. Just that beautiful, authentic aesthetic—right in your hands.
Ready to Capture Magic?
Join 40,000+ photographers who've rediscovered the joy of real photography.
