📷 Have you found a camera?
Thank you for taking part in the project!
2️⃣ Report the camera
Send us a photo of the device (or a photo or video of you with it), your GPS location and your town/city and country.
3️⃣ Pass the camera on
Once you’ve taken your photos, pass the camera on to someone else. For example: to someone you meet, to a traveller, in a café, restaurant or shop, or to anyone willing to carry on the experience.
1️⃣ Take 3 photos
Take photos of whatever you like: a place, a scene from everyday life, a chance encounter.
⚠️ Never open the camera (there’s film inside).
When the film is finished, or if the camera is jammed (DO NOT FORCE)
Give the camera to a French traveller returning to France. This person scans the QR code to confirm they have the camera. We will send them a prepaid shipping label so they can send the camera back to us. The camera is then returned to Galeo Studio in Bordeaux, the film is developed and the photos from the trip are revealed.
🌍 The project
Nomads Cam is a participatory photography project created by Galeo Studio in Bordeaux (France). Film cameras are passed between strangers in different cities and countries. Each camera contains a roll of film. The images will only be revealed at the end, once the film has been developed.
📍 Flight departures
March 2026
Nomad Cam #001 - France
Nomad Cam #002 - France
April 2026
Nomad Cam #003 — Bolivia
Nomad Cam #004 — Thaïland
May 2026
Nomad Cam #005 — Japan
Nomad Cam #006 — Australia
Nomad Cam #007 — China
June 2026
Nomad Cam #008 — Norway
The project begins in Bordeaux (France), and the cameras then travel to various countries. Each camera has a number, the Nomadcams logo and a QR code that links to this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if the device stops working?
The devices we use are quite old and can sometimes break down. If the device no longer activates or if the mechanism seems to be jammed, please let us know!
What should I do if I can’t find anyone to pass the camera on to?
You can leave it in a welcoming public place, such as a café, restaurant, bookshop or shop. Simply ask the staff to keep it in plain sight so that someone can find it.
Why use film cameras?
Film photography creates a different experience and freezes time. The images aren’t visible straight away; each photo is unique: the film becomes a collective memory.
Are there any rules about what I can photograph?
Please respect local laws and people’s privacy. Avoid photographing: sensitive situations, places where photography is prohibited, or people without their consent.
Is the project sponsored?
NomadCams is currently an independent art project created by Galeo Studio, but we remain open to proposals.
What happens to the camera after the film has been developed?
After development, the camera can be loaded with a new roll of film and sent off on a new journey. Each camera can thus create several photographic stories over time.
❤️ Thank you for helping the camera travel. Every participant becomes part of this film’s story.
Image rights, use and transfer of photographs
The NomadCams project is a participatory art experience in which multiple people can use cameras and create images. By using a NomadCams device, each participant acknowledges their free and voluntary participation in the project and agrees to respect the laws in force in the country where the photographs are taken, particularly those relating to image rights, privacy, and the protection of individuals. Participants agree to obtain the consent of any recognizable individuals photographed and to respect the rules applicable to photography in public or private spaces. Photographs taken with NomadCams devices may be developed, archived, and used by Galeo Studio within the framework of the NomadCams art project. By participating in the project, users agree that the images they create may be used, reproduced, or distributed within the project, including for: publication on the project website, distribution on social media, project documentation and promotion, public presentation of the project, publication in books or other media, organization of exhibitions or artistic events, and any form of commercialization or monetization related to the NomadCams project. This authorization is granted free of charge, worldwide, and for the entire duration of the project. Participants remain solely responsible for the images they create and for complying with applicable laws during the shooting process. Consequently, Galeo Studio, its creators, collaborators, partners, and any other person associated with the project cannot be held liable for the photographic content created by participants or for any infringements of image rights resulting from improper use of the equipment by users. Participation in the NomadCams project implies full and complete acceptance of these conditions. The NomadCams project remains an artistic experience based on trust, voluntary participation and respect for the people photographed.
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