In Pugo, La Union, 47-year-old photographer Clinton Aniversario has a rare passion — collecting vintage cameras dating as far back as 1910.

Since starting his collection in 2012, Aniversario has gathered more than 260 classic cameras, many of which are still fully functional.

“Nag-umpisa ako dito around 2012 — pero 2004, nag-start na ako mag-shoot — pero 2012, naging serious collector na ako," Aniversario said.

"'Yung mga camera na nakikita niyo dito galing sa kaibigan, binibili ko kapag nasa abroad sila," he added.

He even developed his own dark room, where he processes film by hand, preserving images through a meticulous craft that offers lasting quality.

"Marami na ring interesadong gumamit kasi nagpo-produce na ulit ng film, kaya mahalaga kasi mas tumatagal yung picture kapag na-develop sa dark room... kahit na mabasa siya," he said.

For Aniversario, each photo holds a unique story, a timeless memory captured by the lens.

"Nagki-clear ang mind kapag pumapasok ako sa museum... nari-relax ako sa energy ng mga camera and doon," he said.