Was a trip back to the 1970s part of your itinerary? Because the vibes on Church Street, Bangalore, just got retro! Who doesn’t love a good throwback picture? At Retro Express, India’s first newspaper photobooth, tucked inside 1 Sobha Mall on Church Street, a dreamy experience awaits you. This is not just another Instagram filter; it is a little time machine into nostalgia.
India’s First-Ever Newspaper Photobooth
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Photobooths are a photo enthusiast’s best friend. If you are into old aesthetics and retro feels, congratulations! Your door to heaven just got opened, and it’s currently sitting on Church Street, Bangalore!
This photobooth is all set to reimagine your pictures and lend them an old-school vibe. It prints your photograph on newspaper-style sheets complete with sepia tones, vintage fonts, and quirky headlines.
“Behind the lens, back in time, our photographers are waiting for you.” This is one of their Instagram captions and provides a peek into the vintage world of memories they intend to build.
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Church Street Hangout With Retro Vibes
Sitting in the lively Church Street area, this place is like finding calm in chaos. With a roundabout ride to yesteryears, the booth is framed with retro signage, paper props and warm lighting to make every frame reminiscent of old Bollywood aesthetic.
Couples and friend groups have often been spotted making headlines here while having the time of their lives. You, too, can visit this place with your loved ones to finally fulfil your ‘Front-page photo in the newspaper’ dream.
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People Are Going Gaga Over The First Newspaper Photobooth
Visitors LOVE the experience. Yes, in capitals!
People have left a string of hearts on Retro Express’s Instagram posts with the frequent occurrence of teary-eyed and love-struck emojis. Who doesn’t love a little nostalgia? And when it is coupled with a souvenir you can keep close for all your life, it is definitely worth it.
Their Instagram collages carefully capture visitors’ happy faces as they pose with their friends, partners and even puppies!
We can almost hear it, “Woof, woof master, ow about an evening walk to Church Street today whilst making the news?”
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What To Expect And How It Works
Step inside the photobooth and pose for a quick set of frames that instantly print on heavyweight newspaper-style sheets. The grainy print texture, sepia tone, and vintage layout devote themselves fully to carving out a 1970s core vibe for you.
At India’s first newspaper photobooth, you get a trip down memory lane, complete with souvenirs that make it hard for you to return to the present.
Where: Retro Express photo booth, 1 Sobha Mall, Church Street, Bengaluru
Cost: ₹150 for photo only; ₹250 extra for photo with a frame
Cover Image Courtesy: RetroExpress.in/Instagram