Toss Your Camera (Photography)
Camera toss photography is a relatively unknown technique, but its title alone is a good explanation of the photography technique. Yes, photographers literally throw their camera in the air after doing necessary shutter adjustments to achieve beautiful and original images.
In this post we present original examples of camera toss photography. Please notice: you may feel inspired to experiment with this technique yourself, but please be careful and start with an old camera to minimize the damages. Before starting, don’t forget to check some tips and techniques of toss photography to have a better understanding of how it works — they are listed in the end of the post.
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Camera Toss Photography
Camera toss @ the bridgewater hall
011/365: Camera Toss Extravaganza
More information
_nod’s tossing guide for beginners.
Camera Toss Photography Technique
The Art of Camera Toss Photography
How To Take a Camera-Toss Photo (Video)
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Interesting to look at, and if anyone out there is ok with me throwing their slr in the air give me a shout. I worked too hard and saved for too long to risk damaging mine. Cool post though.
I tried this technique in the day time when I could actually see my camera to catch it. I got some pretty effective results… haven’t been confident enough to do it in the dark yet though, could be an expensive shot to take!
very very nice photo thanks for sharing
You could always attach a rope, or even your dog’s leash to the normal neck strap so that you can still get distance yet have the ability to save your camera if something goes wrong. I plan on trying this out tonight!
This approach falls within the domain of kinetic photography but violates the basic rule of toss photography, specifically, the camera must be aloft and untethered while the shutter is open. Six or eight of the images in this compilation show the telltale signs of tethered tossing – interrupted smooth lines being the most obvious sign. (Interruption of smooth lines can also be arise in true tosses due to lens wobble.)
Totally amazing!!
So rad. I love it.
Wow, who would have thought such a random way of taking photographs would get such awesome results? Might want to buy a spare camera from DubLi in case it all goes horribly wrong, though….
Initially, for me, composition was “random” but with thousands of tosses behind me I can say that directed composition is attainable.
Some very interesting shots here. For anyone who wants to try this, but doesn’t want to risk damaging their camera:
1. Try using an older camera if you have one.
2. Put some kind of pillow or cushion for it to land on in case you don’t catch it.
3. Put the camera in a case.
Very interesting! I never thought that tossing my camera (with some skills of course) could capture such beautiful images!
….. astonishing results from the “tossing” of your camera…. I hope it’s not an expensive one…. lmao !!
Really amazing result
Awesome images
Will definitely try this out! Amazing effects.
Hey i tried it once and damaged my camera. Although its a fascinating photography technique but be careful.
Original concept, and some nice psychedelic images. I’m afraid i’m not going to try it with my SLR ;-)
All the best
Egidius Heerkens (eheerkens.com)
FO! I’m elated to find you all!
Hundreds of people will tell you, I’ve been going this technique — with my traditional cameras/film — for 35 years. [PLEASE don’t tell my husband how I got all those shots! He’s the only one I’ve tried to keep the technique a secret from.] Now, I use my digital camera for the same purpose.
I am so spazzed to hear of others doing it, too!!
Thanks for publishing the info. If you hadn’t shared, I wouldn’t have know others are ‘crazy’ w the camera, too.
I’m a pro photographer based in Madison WI. The photos in the article are interesting to view, and the concept interesting to ponder. Instead of tossing in the towel, toss up (and hopefully grab) the camera. How about the quick pass/toss to a friend across the room? Why throw your money around when you can throw your camera instead! Wonder how this works with underwater photography?
I’ve done this technique. Sort of. Just holding my camera and moving it around really fast works, too :P
Thanks for including my “Camera Toss: Trees & Sky” photo in this write-up. I’m flattered :)
This is such an interesting technique of photography. But I think besides being a good photographer you need to be a good catcher as well.
Its really interesting technique of photography. I never used this but i will try…
Amazing! amazing! amazing!!! A short note to say THANKS and thanks to sharing with us!!!
wow.. beautiful photos. I have tried similar (with an inexpensive camera as I am never sure if I am going to catch the camera) – inspiring photos
Thanks for including my “Camera Toss: Trees & Sky” photo in this write-up. I’m flattered :)
wow…can U tell me how did this……
Thanks.