Foto Inc

I joined Foto in its first beta stages and did some of the basic testing/feedback. Even with (very) few kinks to work out, the Foto app has always been a quiet, pleasant ride. You’re here to share and enjoy photos. You can comment, like, make a mini portfolio (a + option), share, find new people to follow, and see who you follow in the timeline without fighting an algorithm that stole your info and thinks it knows what you want to see. It’s based on when people actually post things. It’s only who you follow. That might sound basic to some, but it’s literally a paradise in comparison to other apps these days. It’s everything I could want as a photographer, and I’ve enjoyed finding so many more people to connect with than I have in years. Additionally, even with their more limited staff, they have been updating with new features and fixing bugs in a timely and open way. They are very good with communication. You know what’s coming before it changes on you, and they welcome feedback. If you’re a photographer or artist missing what other apps used to be, or even someone new to posting your creations. Try Foto. Let the ease of it wash over you. Enjoy finding people’s work and sharing your own without all the noise. You will feel better. You will feel joy again.

I’m floored by this app right now. Michael and team have created an incredible base to build off of and you can tell by their philosophy that this is heading in the right direction. A direction focused on photography and community. As a photographer with multiple interests I’m excited for the upcoming paid portfolio feature so I can organize my wedding and nature photography on one page without having to create multiple accounts. I’m happy to pay for features like this. Those who don’t need such features can still enjoy the app freely and post without trouble. I think this will be a sustainable method to monetize without having to add ads and such. Meta has folks paying just so your posts can get engagement. Being seen should be standard, not a feature. With every other post on IG being an ad or some rage bait, I’m more than happy to spend my time on the Foto App. Fingers crossed that one day I can delete IG without hesitation. Here’s to finding a new home for photography!

Really enjoy this app so far. I don’t see it as a replacement for any other app but rather its own unique opportunity for sharing photography and art. I look forward to seeing what additional features will be added in the future but for now I very much like the feel and functionality. The prioritizing of still photos with no option for video is absolutely a positive thing and resolution to what is one of mine and many others main complaints about other media sharing apps. This is excellent for those that want to view and support inspiring photography. The overall design is simple and presents work in a way that is easy to view and connect with. I rarely download new apps but I’ve been waiting for this one and I’m not disappointed. I have no doubt that with the continued development and expanding user base, this will be a very successful and appreciated application.