An image collection method and apparatus, and an electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes: a housing provided with a light transmission hole and an opening, where the light transmission hole and the opening are respectively disposed on adjacent first and second sides of the housing; a camera module including a first camera module and a second camera module disposed in the housing; and a driving mechanism connected to the camera module and configured to drive the camera module to move between a first position and a second position. When the camera module is located at the first position, the first camera is opposite to the light transmission hole. When the camera module is located at the second position, the first camera at least partially extends out of the housing from the opening. The second camera is opposite to the light transmission hole.