Greetings Fellow Photographers,

In today's newsletter I want to let you in on a way to showcase your work in a little space I built for photo enthusiasts. As many of you may know, Flickr.com hosts countless user-created groups where photographers can submit their photos. These groups cater to various interests, from specific photography genres to equipment-focused groups.

Several months ago, I created my own group called Muggle Mingle. This group welcomes submissions of all kinds of photography—wildlife, street, macro, color, and black and white—as long as the content is appropriate for all ages. I designed Muggle Mingle to be an open and inclusive platform where photographers can start sharing their work immediately and get good criticism and feedback. Muggle Mingle currently has 145 members and already 6.8k photos uploaded to the group!

Unlike Instagram, where content visibility heavily relies on algorithms, Flickr offers a more community-driven approach. The engagement you receive is directly proportional to the effort and interactions you invest. This makes Flickr a haven for photographers seeking genuine growth and community support.

With Instagram shifting its focus towards reels (video-based content), many photographers feel sidelined, as the platform no longer prioritizes still images. In contrast, Flickr remains steadfast in its dedication to photographers who are passionate about capturing beautiful still images. For photographers eager to gain recognition, starting a Flickr account and submitting work to the Muggle Mingle group is a great way to begin. As you grow more comfortable with Flickr, you'll discover numerous other groups to explore.

Flickr may not boast Instagram's colossal user base, but its community is rich with real engagement and meaningful interactions. Users are not merely offering generic compliments; they're cultivating genuine connections through shared passions.

Despite its ups and downs since the early 2000s, Flickr continues to thrive. It remains a favored platform for many photographers due to its emphasis on community over algorithms. This photo sharing website is why I'm a photographer today and I have used this way longer than I have with any other site or app. If you are a photographer who is tired of having to create reels to get traction to your work then I suggest opening an account with photography-centric sites like flickr.com and 500px.com, where the focus stays on showcasing true talent without the interference of algorithms.

Thank you for being a part of this journey with me. Let's continue to keep the spirit of photography alive through platforms that truly celebrate the art form.

Happy photographing!

-thegirlwholeftthefridgeopen

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