Miles Myerscough-Harris: The Photographer Turning Back Time at the 2026 World Cup

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Sport 29-06-2026 | 14:03

Miles Myerscough-Harris: The Photographer Turning Back Time at the 2026 World Cup

From expired film and 19th century Kodak cameras to viral World Cup moments, Miles Myerscough Harris is redefining modern sports photography through the past.

Abdul Nasser Harb
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Miles Myerscough-Harris: The Photographer Turning Back Time at the 2026 World Cup
A shot from the 2026 World Cup by photographer Miles. (X)
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In a tournament dominated by the latest sports photography technology, British photographer Miles Myerscough-Harris drew attention at the 2026 World Cup in an unexpected way.

 

Amid hundreds of photographers carrying the latest digital cameras and massive telephoto lenses, he chose instead to document the atmosphere of the 2026 World Cup using a 1950s-era camera, turning his images into a bridge between past and present.

 

Miles’ photographs were far more than a simple artistic experiment; they quickly became the talk of the town and social media after showcasing matches and moments from the 2026 World Cup with a visual style that made them appear as though they came from a historical archive dating back decades.

 

This striking contrast between the biggest football event of the modern era and vintage photographic technology gave his work a unique charm that captivated millions of viewers around the world.

 

 

Miles. (X)
Miles. (X)

 

 

Behind these unique shots is a young photographer who has built an international reputation through his passion for expired film and rare vintage cameras.

 

Who is Miles Myerscough-Harris, and how did he turn an unusual passion into a full professional career, becoming one of the standout names to steal the spotlight off the pitch at the 2026 World Cup?

 

 

A shot from the 2026 World Cup by photographer Miles. (X)
A shot from the 2026 World Cup by photographer Miles. (X)

 

 


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Around four years ago, Miles Myerscough Harris amassed more than one million followers on his TikTok account, Expired Film Club. Today, the account has more than 1.7 million followers. He managed to turn an unconventional passion into a full-time career by experimenting with unusual cameras and expired film stocks he discovered.

 

Miles experimented with a wide range of cameras, including the No. 4 Cartridge Kodak camera from 1897 and the Casio wristwatch camera introduced in the early 21st century.

 

His interest in collecting old photographic film began after he was captivated by the unique images produced using expired film.

When the COVID-19 pandemic gave him more free time, he decided to document his experiences photographing with vintage film and antique cameras on social media.

 

Speaking to PetaPixel, Myerscough Harris said, "Expired Film Club began during the lockdown. I suddenly had some extra time, so I took the opportunity to dive back into film photography as a way to escape from the world for a little while."

 

 

 


He added, "From there, I started using more and more expired film. I really fell in love with the process of finding old rolls of film and seeing the fascinating results they produced, so I began documenting the experience on my social media accounts."

 

 

 

 

He continued, "At the same time, I also launched a small Etsy shop as a passion project that I worked on in my spare time. I sold mystery boxes containing some of the expired film I had discovered, along with other photography accessories."

 

He added, "Remarkably, it grew to the point where it became my full-time job."

 

 

Miles. (X)
Miles. (X)

 

 

Photographer Miles Myerscough Harris Travels Through Time with His Cameras

 

Based in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, Miles is constantly searching eBay, antique shops, and charity stores for expired film and rare vintage cameras.

 

The photographer says he has also become "the person everyone turns to when they come across old cameras inherited from their grandparents."

 

Miles added, "My most popular videos are usually the ones where I use very old cameras."

 

He continued, "I think they create a fascinating contrast between the old and the new, and in their own way, they feel like a form of time travel."

 

 

 

He added, "One of my favorite cameras recently has been the No. 4 Cartridge Kodak from 1897, which I found in an antique shop. I absolutely love the process, and I find it incredible that I can use a 125 year old camera to capture images of the modern world."

 

 

Miles also recently experimented with the ultra-compact TONE Hit Type camera, which uses 17.5 mm film.

 

Recalling the experience, Miles said, "It was difficult to use because the film itself is so small. I had to cut 35 mm film down to the correct size."

 

He added, "Since there is no paper backing behind the film, you cannot use the viewing window to see which frame you have reached, so I had to shoot just one frame at a time!"

 

 

Among the other cameras that have left a lasting impression on him is a unique camera designed to resemble a Coca Cola can, which he purchased through Facebook Marketplace, as well as the Game Boy Camera, complete with its own miniature printer.

 

Miles also sells film cameras and expired photographic film through his own online store.

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2026 World Cup ، World Cup ، Miles Myerscough-Harris ، COVID-19 ، Oxfordshire ، UK ، COVID 19 ، Etsy shop ، United Kingdom