the disposable memory project

The Concept

we're leaving disposable cameras around the world.

each one is inside a plastic bag along with a few instructions, and a link to this page. you can read the instructions here. once the camera is found, hopefully its new owner will take a number of images, and then either send the camera back to us for developing, or leave it out to be found by the next person. once we have the cameras back, we will process the images and upload them.

we hope the cameras will capture their journey from person to person, place to place.

we also 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.

Recent Updates

So far, we've released just twelve cameras, and have heard back about Camera 5 and Camera 12. you can keep up with what is happening at our blog "developments", or follow the cameras at the tracker

August 16: Camera 12 might be in Spain, we think.
August 12: Camera 5 is picked up in Berlin, and moved to Lisbon.

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 him a line