Reclaim your feed.

Chronological, ad-free, and uncropped.

We are building a new photography platform.

Our goals are…

To let you see the posts of people you actually follow.

To give you control of your experience within our app.

To reinforce that images are important and powerful.

To loosen the rules on censorship.

To innovate how social apps sustain themselves without pushing ads in your face.

To be transparent about how and why we make certain decisions.

To support the arts and create new income streams for creatives.

To value the mobile and web experience equally.

While Instagram chases the allure of motion and sound, is there a quiet corner left for the art of photography?

Instagram has ventured beyond its beginnings, emphasizing video, entertainment, and messaging. And while that evolution is a testament to the dynamism of technology, there's a sense that the art of photography, which once stood at its core, has been left behind.

But here at Foto, we haven't forgotten. We remember the profound power of a photograph. We've seen how a single image can capture a moment, tell a story, and bridge divides. It's a medium that, at its best, brings us closer together, fostering empathy and understanding in a world that often feels fragmented.

In a time when big tech seems to be moving away from the essence of the image, often harnessing them with AI without recognizing the artist's rights, we see not just a challenge but an opportunity—an opportunity to create a space that values and celebrates the artist.

We're reminded that our world isn't just something we inherit but something we have the power to shape. And so, we invite you to be a part of this journey to help us shape a future where art and the artist are revered.

Who is Foto for?

Foto is for everyone who wants to share photographs and images online.

Most of social media is centered around video or micro-blogging. There needs to be a new home dedicated to still images and all the challenges centered around sharing photographs online.

Foto will be for photographers, artists, curators, editors, businesses, personal brands, amateurs, mothers, fathers, and anyone who enjoys sharing images.

How will Foto monetize?

Foto will be free to use.

Eventually, we will build Pro Features that power users and businesses can unlock through paid subscriptions.

Always having a quality, free tier on Foto is essential.

We are still brainstorming what these features are, but we are considering adding a Portfolio, Shop, and Paid Subscriber area for a monthly/yearly subscription fee.

How will Foto be different than other apps?

Respecting and using EXIF/IPTC Metadata to unlock search/discovery features

Eventually, we want to offer printing services & fulfillment.

We’ll add a portfolio option for pros to show off their best work.

We respect original aspect ratios.

We want to host online/offline photo exhibitions in the long term.

We plan on building a desktop experience in the future.

Plus, a lot more as the Foto community grows.

Let’s Build Together

While we are developing Foto, we want to connect with you and get honest feedback.

Join the Foto Substack to receive updates on the latest progress and to help us build an app that will rethink the new wave of social platforms.

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