the disposable memory project: 31 cameras and counting

we're leaving disposable cameras around the world, in the hope they'll be
picked up; passed on; and eventually return home full of photographs.

in a nutshell

  1. find a camera
  2. take a few photographs
  3. tell us where you found it
  4. pass on the camera, and the story

a visual history

  • surrender the cod with camera
  • kris blaze and camera cleavage
  • Matt and Kris
  • Cafe
  • Camera 29, left in Venice Beach, CA
  • Camera 29, ready for its jourmey into the world
  • Drop point for Camera 27
  • P1020114.JPG
  • P1020118.JPG
  • Moo stickers for The Disposable Memory Project arrived
  • PB300140
  • P1010997.JPG

Recent images from our flickr group

all about the project

We're leaving disposable cameras around the world, in the hope they'll be picked up, passed on, and eventually return home full of photographs.

If you find a camera: take a few photographs, perhaps of yourself, your friends, where you're standing then visit this site and tell us where you found the camera. We'll log that you found the camera, and help track its journey around the world.

Pass on the camera to someone else, maybe a friend, maybe a stranger, and tell them what to do: take a few photographs, visit the site, then pass it on. it's that simple.

You can even create your own camera bags, just drop us a line and we'll help you set up and track your camera.

We think that digital isn't always best. sometimes taking longer to do something gives us a warm and fuzzy feeling. taking part in this project, which may take years to complete, will hopefully give you that feeling too.

We're starting a list of frequently asked questions, so if you have any to add, do contact us.

contact us

hello@disposablememoryproject.org

currently, the project is being run by matthew knight, but he'd love some help. if you're interested, drop us a line.

You can also follow the project's updates at the blog, or on twitter @foundcam

found a camera?

If you found one of cameras,
make sure you register
so we can track its story
Tell us more here.

recent updates

Follow the project on Twitter: @foundacam

    following their journey

    You can see all of the cameras we've released by visiting the tracker.