Cameras are all around capturing the world and the free software available makes it easier than ever to capture 3D almost anywhere, with a smartphone camera if not by other means.
Getting 3D objects from photos is quick and quite simple, really, with the right tools. So, let's illustrate this with a simple workflow using the selected Tools-Tutorials BabelX3D section on "Easily get 3D models from photos": MeshRoom and MeshMixer, both free.