The World Around Us: Travel the Globe with the VSCO community
August 19, 2022 –It all started with a photo. VSCO exists today because we want to show you the world through someone else’s eyes, and create a world where these differences are celebrated. In celebration of World Photography Day, we invited 10 creators from across the continents into a VSCO Space to show us the world through their lenses.
Introducing Cross-Processed Presets
August 16, 2022 –At VSCO, we’ve gone to great lengths to recreate the magic of film in digital form. With the release of our new cross-processed presets, KA3X and FR4X, we’ve added a totally new category of film to the VSCO Film X library, and we’re excited to show it to you.
Introducing VSCO Spaces
July 5, 2022— Creative community has always been at the heart of VSCO. That’s why we’re excited to announce the release of VSCO Spaces, a new way to connect with other creators through shared galleries and visual conversations.
Building With Community For The New Era Of VSCO
June 21, 2022—VSCO was founded with the intention of building a space for creators, by creators. VSCO is the creator’s champion, partner, and fan–and we are a community driven by the power of creativity and the positive impact it provides. After a decade of growing and nurturing a global creative audience, we're building the next phase of VSCO with you to support your journey.
Collage on VSCO
May 17, 2022— Today, VSCO unveiled Collage, a new tool that refines and focuses multimedia creation across the platform. While the concept of collage has become quite familiar in recent years, the art form has a rich history and is capable of great creative expression.
Introducing FF5
March 1, 2022— Fuji Fortia SP is a rare, ultra-saturated, 50 ISO slide film that was only released in Japan for a limited time in the mid-2000's. With rich colors, bold greens, and strong contrast, FF5 is perfect for editing springtime landscapes that radiate with life.
Shaping History: Community dialogues for Black History Month
February 1, 2022 – The tapestry of lived experiences that make up the history of Black people is not easily contained in a single month. Each voice is part of an ongoing dialogue that spans generations and contains the history of countless struggles and triumphs, moments of joy and sorrow, and the unapologetic demand to continually uplift and celebrate the stories that make up the Black experience.
Introducing: IR4-IR7 Infrared Filters
January 18, 2022— Soften the world with pink and blue hues. Explore the surreal possibilities of infrared by shifting the colors in your next creation into a mellow pink or blue spectrum.
The VSCO Lens: 2021
December 15, 2021 – What a year 2021 has been. As the world began to open up, people resumed enjoying pre-pandemic joys like singing with their favorite music artists at concerts, cheering in the stands for their favorite sports teams, chatting with friends in the hallways, enjoying art gallery/museum dates, and documenting the world around us.
Introducing Dodge and Burn: Take control of highlights and shadows
December 7, 2021 – With VSCO’s new Dodge and Burn tool, creators everywhere can now easily access one of the oldest post-production techniques in photography.
Introducing VSCO’s New Film Effects (FX)
October 19, 2021 – We’re excited to launch VSCO’s new film-inspired photo and video effects for iOS devices, expanding members’ toolkit by providing even more options for creating.
Introducing Remove: Keep what matters, remove what doesn’t
September 10, 2021 – Clutter can overwhelm a photo and distract from the features you want to highlight the most. For a beach photo, that might be the blue and green tones of the waves rather than the people riding them. For an urban shot, that might be the street art in the foreground rather than the litter in the background.
Latest Gen Z Mood: All Things Back-to-School
September 9, 2021 – If you think Gen Z isn’t into school, you’re wrong. According to our latest study with JUV consulting, that could not be farther from the truth. VSCO partnered with JUV to get the pulse on Gen Z’s back to school vibes
VSCO Expands its Board of Advisors
September 1, 2021 – As VSCO moves into its next phase of growth, we’re excited to introduce six new leaders to VSCO’s board of advisors who will provide valuable guidance and perspectives. These industry leaders bring a diverse set of experiences and knowledge from world-class companies including Facebook, Google, Pinterest, Universal Studios, Disney, and more.
In The School Spirit: Win a VSCO x Disney+ prize pack
July 27, 2021 —Get into the school spirit with East High! In collaboration with Disney+, we’re celebrating the upcoming season 2 finale of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. Join the Challenge for a chance to win a prize pack including a VSCO membership, creative coaching and a custom letter jacket.
Tinashe teams up with VSCO and Micaiah Carter for new Pasadena video
June 9, 2021 —Summer is finally here and we’re ready to kick it off with a new song and collaboration with Billboard chart-topping singer-songwriter, Tinashe, and contemporary photographer/director and See In Black cofounder, Micaiah Carter. For the first time ever, VSCO’s color science lab teamed up with Tinashe and Micaiah Carter on the music video for Tinashe’s latest single, Pasadena using VSCO’s VHS video effect and KP3 & IND2 filters. Later this month, you’ll be able to apply the same look from the video to your own images and videos, using VSCO.
How is Gen Z really doing?
May 6, 2021 — For this May’s Mental Health Awareness Month, we wanted to check in and find out how you’re dealing with this year of isolation and uncertainty as well as the confusion and trepidation of the world reopening.
VSCO Appoints Eric Wittman as President
April 29, 2021 — VSCO Creates New Role to Oversee Full Creator Experience Across Product, Engineering, Design and Marketing Functions.
10 years of VSCO, and many more
March 31, 2021 — VSCO celebrates 10 years with a message from co-founders Joel Flory and Greg Lutze.
A Message From Our CEO
December 17, 2020 — A Message From Our CEO, Joel Flory.
Introducing VSCO’s New Studio, Blur Tool, and more advanced Text Features
December 9, 2020 — We’re excited to launch a re-imagined Studio experience for all VSCO creators, and exclusively for members, an all-new Blur tool and enhanced Text features this week. As the year comes to a close, what better way than to celebrate with you by providing more ways for you to document and share your moments and stories from this year.
Gen Z Wants To See More Joy and Positive Moments, Less Trauma and Negativity in their Social Media Feeds
August 12 - As people around the world took to social media to weigh in on the Black Lives Matter movement in recent months, social platforms were flooded with images of racial violence and Black trauma. The team at VSCO wanted to learn more about the impact this might be having on Gen Z, particularly Black youth - so we asked them*. We wanted to understand what they’re seeing and posting on social media right now and what we found is that Gen Z want to see and share more joy.
Gen Z is Redefining Creativity as Wellness during the Pandemic
May 4, 2020 — As shutdowns and shelter-in-place orders test the mental and emotional well-being of people of all ages, we know it’s an especially challenging time for millions of young people whose schooling, graduations, and end of year celebrations have been abruptly cancelled. VSCO wanted to hear how Gen Z is coping in isolation and with social distancing, so we conducted a survey* to find out.
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The VSCO Lens: 2020 Year In Review
December 15, 2020 - History proves that even in the hardest of times, creativity can thrive and have a profound and positive impact on people’s lives. We saw it firsthand on VSCO throughout 2020 and that resilience inspired us to create our first-ever Year in Review to explore how next-gen communities spent their year creating and thriving, against all odds. The VSCO Year in Review celebrates the myriad ways our next-gen community expressed themselves and turned to creativity as a form of wellness. We hope it will inspire you to keep creating -- no matter what the new year brings.
Introducing Text on VSCO, a new tool for expression
September 21, 2020 - A picture or video can speak volumes for any one particular moment, but they can also lack the context that sometimes only words can provide. When text is included it introduces a whole new world of meanings and interpretations. That is why we are so excited to release our very own text tool on VSCO.
Get a Free VSCO Membership with Chromebooks
May 7, 2020 — We’re excited to team up with Google Chromebook to make VSCO membership available to more people. Starting today, up to 150,000 Chromebook owners will be able to redeem their first full year of VSCO membership for free.
Every Image Is an Offering: Glimpses of intimate visibility by Texas Isaiah
March 31, 2020 — For International Transgender Day of Visibility, in partnership with the Marsha P. Johnson Institute and VSCO, visual narrator Texas Isaiah presents Every Image Is an Offering. The project celebrates the beauty of the Black trans and gender-nonconforming community through the lens of its members. Below, the writer Jess Arndt explores the nature of this visual series.
Introducing New Layouts and Essential Video Editing Tools on VSCO
April 10, 2020 — Today, we’re sharing updates to our video creation and editing tools on VSCO for you to try out this week, including the ability to trim, crop, rotate, and control the volume in your videos. We’ve also added new easy-to-use layouts to help you get started on your Montage videos and a fun canvas tool to transform your Montage backgrounds with a custom color.
Celebrating Pride: PlaybillXVSCO
June 3, 2021 —Share what Pride means to you with #PlaybillxVSCO
VSCO Acquires Video Creation App, Trash
December 3, 2020 — Today, VSCO acquired the Trash app. Trash is a mobile video app that brings fun and serendipity to video creation using AI to lower the barrier to make, share, remix videos in an entirely new way.
VSCO Debuts New Video Effects and Revamped Camera with New Capture Modes
November 18, 2020 — The holidays are coming early for VSCO members this season. Launching today, we are unveiling some brand new video effects and a revamped VSCO Camera with new capture modes for members to try. We have many more exciting updates coming out through the rest of the year, so make sure to stay tuned for more.
New KC25 Preset, Speed & Reverse Tools, and Text
August 11, 2020 - We know that summer is winding down but it doesn’t mean the end of capturing those golden hour moments or summer vibes. And just in time, we’re launching a few new tools for you to try out to capture these everyday moments - including a preset inspired by the iconic Kodachrome film, video editing tools, and more.
Announcing #BlackJoyMatters: Celebrating Black joy and the diaspora of Black stories
July 16, 2020 — Black people don't just deserve to be alive — we also deserve to be happy. We deserve to celebrate and be celebrated for the spectrum of our experiences and stories -- there is joy and resilience beyond our trauma. Now more than ever, we need the world to see, celebrate and archive Black Joy.
VSCO Welcomes Three New Advisors
March 25, 2020 — As the world around us is changing how we work and serve our community, we’re grateful to lean on the expert guidance and perspectives of our esteemed advisors. I’m excited that we’ve added three new advisors to our team. This group of industry leaders bring diverse backgrounds from innovative companies including Facebook, Pandora, Snap,Twitter, and more.
Creativity as Wellness: A VSCO and VFILES portrait collaboration
May 8, 2020 — As we kick off Mental Health Awareness Month with the VSCO community, we’re excited to announce our new portrait series collaboration with VFILES, celebrating mental health and wellness through the lens of creativity.
Capturing the Coming of Age
February 10, 2020 — On February 13, Jessica Bennett, the gender editor of The New York Times, will visit VSCO for a community event and Q&A around her new book, This Is 18. If you’re a teen in the Oakland area, join us for an evening of conversation about creativity, individuality, mental health, and much more. RSVP for the event here.
Introducing Montage: First-Ever Multimedia Creation Tool on VSCO
March 4, 2020 — Today, we’re excited to debut Montage, our first-ever multimedia creation tool on VSCO that brings your visual storytelling to life in a new dynamic way through video.
VSCO CEO Joel Flory is empowering creators with his ad & comment-free photo-sharing platform
December 10, 2019 — Joel Flory is building a photo-sharing platform free of ads, likes & comments to empower creators, shares insights on appealing to Gen Z, expanding their global reach & the magic of subscriptions
VSCO Expands its Board of Directors and Advisors
February 24, 2020 — VSCO is thrilled to share that we’re adding four new leaders to our board of directors and advisors. These industry veterans bring deep experience and expertise across multiple disciplines and diverse backgrounds from world-class companies including Adobe, LinkedIn, Nike, Facebook, and more.
Video publishing launches on VSCO: How to share videos with the VSCO community
February 4, 2020 — Today we’re expanding our membership tool kit for subscribers with the ability to post videos to VSCO, giving you a new way to showcase and share video content. We’ve seen video editing double over the past year on VSCO, even without the ability to post videos directly onto VSCO — until today. We know this is something our community has been asking for and we can’t wait to see how you bring your stories to life with the new tools we’re making available for our members.
The Co-Founder of VSCO Explains Why He Craved a Social Media App Free From Likes, Comments, and Ads
December 11, 2019 — Today’s socially-connected society often tries to sell us the idea that value is measured through likes and comments. But Greg Lutze has found success in promoting the absolute opposite. From the moment Lutze and his co-founder created VSCO, a photo-editing and sharing app, numbers were never top of mind. In fact, they completely dismissed the idea that self-expression should be tied to popularity metrics.
Lily Jolly and Eric Lunt Join VSCO to Lead Monetization efforts and Chicago office
November 18, 2019 — We couldn’t be more excited to open our doors in Chicago this week in the Hoxton Chicago’s new co-working space, Working From_ and to join the city’s thriving creative community. We’re also thrilled to appoint two industry powerhouses to lead product and engineering for VSCO’s monetization efforts, and to co-lead our Chicago operations.
Checking in with our VSCO Voices 2019 Grant Recipients
January 3, 2020 — Earlier this year, together with Access Ventures, we announced the 2019 VSCO Voices grant recipients. For the second year in a row, the program supported five creators with mentorship and funding to make art that empowers marginalized communities in the United States. We’re so thrilled to be able to share an update on their final projects, and to continue watching where they go next on their creative journeys.
Social Media Helps Gen Z Embrace Identity In A Way Parents/Grandparents Just Don’t Understand
December 16 - Gen Z is used to being labeled and labeling themselves. As the first generation of social media natives, they’re no strangers to public scrutiny. We asked more than 1,000 people 14-24* - members of Generation Z, how they feel about being labeled, identity and what it means for them when they spend time with family for the holidays.
Inside VSCO, a Gen Z-approved photo-sharing app, with CEO Joel Flory
December 5, 2019 — Long before Instagram toyed with removing “likes,” VSCO, an Oakland-based photo-sharing and editing app, built a community devoid of likes, comments and follower counts. Perhaps known to many only because of this year’s “VSCO girl” meme explosion, the company has long been coaxing the creative community to its freemium platform.
VSCO Acquires Video Technology Company, Rylo
December 10, 2019 — We’re excited to announce the acquisition of Rylo, the makers of a compact camera with powerful video stabilization technology. We know demand for video editing is only growing across the industry and it is no different on VSCO. This acquisition not only enables us to further accelerate the delivery of innovative video editing features for our community, but reinforces how important video will be for VSCO’s growth and future.
Introducing Analog: VSCO’s first Snapchat lens
November 8, 2019 — We’re excited to partner with Snap Inc. and launch Analog, VSCO’s first-ever Snapchat lens. Analog offers VSCO users a new way to capture their world and express themselves on Snapchat. Analog consists of multiple filters, designed to celebrate the imperfections, mistakes, and happy accidents found when shooting with film.
VSCO inks new Oakland HQ lease after raising $40 million
August 22, 2019 — VSCO plans to settle into a new, larger headquarters in downtown Oakland as it continues growing. The firm recently landed $40 million in venture capital funding.
Inside VSCO’s Imaging Lab
February 19, 2019 — At VSCO’s headquarters in Oakland, California, there’s a laboratory with some decidedly analog gear: a refrigerator full of film canisters, a wet lab for photo processing, and a black room for collecting spectral data. But the purpose of it all is unabashedly cutting-edge. It’s where the company’s color scientists and imaging specialists begin the painstaking process of replicating the look of old-school camera film.
Introducing Clarity tool for Android on VSCO
October 29, 2019 - Calling all Android creators: We’re excited to share that the Clarity tool is now available on Android devices.
VSCO and Adobe Stock Premium partner to launch the VSCO Collection
October 23 — Today, we’re excited to announce the VSCO Collection through an exclusive partnership with leading stock photography service Adobe Stock Premium.
Made for Samsung: Introducing the VSCO Monochrome Theme
October 17 — We’re excited to announce the latest in VSCO’s partnership with Samsung: the VSCO Monochrome theme.
Creativity Gives Gen Z A “Release Valve” From Social Media Pressures
September 16, 2019 — As the first generation to be born with a digital footprint that they didn’t create themselves, Gen Z are in many ways better prepared than any other generation to manage their way through social media. They’re re-writing the rules as they go, finding safe spaces for creative expression and prioritizing self-care as part of their digital routine.
VSCO opens Chicago office and grows in Oakland
August 22, 2019 — Our VSCO team has been hard at work building a rapidly-growing community of creators from around the world. To further fuel this growth, we’re building our team and opening a new office location in Chicago, Illinois this Fall and expanding our office in Oakland, California.
Introducing KP6 and KP7: New Film X Presets
July 24, 2019 — Kodak Portra 400VC (KP6) and Kodak Portra 400UC (KP7) were both discontinued as the film medium faded, but their timeless tones and hues stayed in the minds of those who created with them. With this release, VSCO members can bring back looks that were once left behind.
Majid Jordan ft. Khalid: Caught Up – A Process of Collaboration
June 25, 2019 — Keen to explore the songwriting and recording process, VSCO sent photographer Jack McKain to document their video shoot in the desert, and we caught up with the artists to explore the lesser known stories behind their work. From backstage sessions to the importance of finding creative space on the road, they share their process alongside behind-the-scenes photos, offering a glimpse of their journey to make it anyway.
Joel Flory at Collision: Building your global content community
June 26, 2019 — Content may be king, but what does it take to build a global content community? Joel Flory, CEO and Co-founder of VSCO, gives key insights on building inspiring content and the power of community.
Julie Inouye Joins VSCO’s Leadership Team as VP of Communications
June 18, 2019 — Julie is an extraordinary communications strategist and experienced storyteller who has helped to scale global brands like LinkedIn, PlayStation, and Yahoo over the past 17+ years. She joins VSCO as the business is experiencing incredible momentum, exploding to 2 million paid members by end of last year and on pace to double again in 2019.
Make It Anyway
May 31, 2019 — A celebration of the process. What’s holding you back? Make it anyway. Make it with VSCO. #VSCO
Strengthening VSCO's Leadership Team
May 7, 2019 – VSCO welcomes Louis Bennett as the VP of Engineering, and celebrates the promotion of Em Westerhold to CFO.
VSCO’s Allison Swope Talks Explosive Growth and Building Iimpactful Products Like VSCO Membership
April 8, 2019 – VSCO’s VP of Product, Allison Swope, sits down with Irish Tech News to discuss explosive growth and what is next for the company.
Showcasing Your Creativity is Easier Than Ever With VSCO and Snapchat’s Latest Partnership
April 3, 2019 - With VSCO's creative tools, everyone has the ability to express themselves through their images. By sharing those photos on Snapchat, showcasing your creativity is simpler than ever before.
VSCO Hits 2 Million Paid Members, Making VSCO One of the Fastest Growing Subscription Businesses
November 8, 2018 - Cheddar’s Alex Heath spoke with VSCO CEO Joel Flory at the Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal about the platform’s growth strategy after hitting 2 million paid users, how they are tapping into Gen Z, and their new partnership with Samsung.
How VSCO's CEO Builds Meaningful Relationships With its Investors, Scales the Business, and Optimizes Leadership Team Dynamics
February 1, 2019 - Joel Flory sits down with 20 Minute VC's Harry Stebbings to discuss building meaningful relationships with your investors, and how to optimize leadership team dynamics.
Inside VSCO's Growth Strategy After Hitting 2 Million Paid Users
November 8, 2018 - Cheddar's Alex Heath spoke with VSCO CEO Joel Flory at the Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal about the platform's growth strategy after hitting 2 million paid users, how they are tapping into Gen Z, and their new partnership with Samsung.
VSCO Introduces Preset Views, a New Way to Organize Your Presets
October 16, 2018 - VSCO launches Preset Views, an interface change within its mobile application that makes it easier to see how presets look on your photos. The feature provides three new viewing options when adding presets to your photos. In addition to the standard view, VSCO now lets you see previews of each preset in various sizes, from small thumbnail to full-width photos.
VSCO Partners with NBA for All-Star Weekend
February 22. 2018 — Last week, people from across the country gathered in Los Angeles for the 2018 All-Star Weekend. Capturing moments made off-court, VSCO partnered with National Basketball Players Association and Franchise Magazine to celebrate the true essence of each player's personality.
VSCO Releases Borders Tool for VSCO Membership
November 21, 2017 — Today, we’re happy to offer VSCO membership members exclusive access to our new Borders tool. Many of us celebrate images within a frame, bringing attention to the people, places, and things that move us to create. With 17 colors to choose from and an adjustable border to experiment with, rely on our Borders tool to frame meaningful moments.
VSCO Partners with Oakley for Can’t Stop Campaign
July 11, 2017 — Today we’re excited to announce our partnership with Oakley — the innovative eyewear brand focused on design, performance and sport. As both brands empower people to follow their individual obsessions, the partnership aims to encourage creativity and individuality among members of the VSCO community.
VSCO Partners with Nike on FashionAir Campaign
Nike Sportswear’s ‘FashionAIR’ campaign recognizes women who see the world differently. A FashionAIR isn’t afraid to break the mold — she is unconventional, intriguing, and inventive. Four women from the VSCO community, each embodying these characteristics, partnered with Nike Sportswear to art direct and photograph an editorial fashion shoot inspired by the futuristic vibe of the Nike Air VaporMax running shoe. The bold look of the Nike Air VaporMax was integrated into each shoot, but the creative minds of these women took them in unique directions. Learn more about each of these one-of-a-kind ladies and their thoughts on standing out.
VSCO Partners with Nike on FORCE is Female Campaign
Desiring to recognize today’s generation of strong women, we partnered with Nike Sportswear and five talented photographers to celebrate females who exhibit courage and pursue an unbridled definition of success. Women of today are a force to be reckoned with. They hold the power to inspire, to challenge mentalities that impose limitations, and to write a new, better future for themselves and their communities.
VSCO Releases Video Editing for VSCO Membership
August 18, 2017 — Although VSCO has long been home to storytelling through photography, we also recognize and celebrate different mediums of creative expression like DSCOs, design, poetry, and videography. Today, we’re excited to invite VSCO membership members to our newest form of creation: an early version of Video Editing.
VSCO Launches We the Creators Campaign
August 4, 2017 — At VSCO, we believe that creative expression is a powerful vehicle for genuine connection not just with others, but with ourselves - our unique thoughts, feelings, and life experiences. Today and everyday, we invite you to join us as we connect with our true selves through the process of creation. A process that encourages self-discovery. A process that sets us apart – and brings us together.
VSCO Partners with BBMA’s To Release Limited-Time Preset
May 11, 2017 — We’ve teamed up with the Billboard Music Awards to bring you the Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs) x VSCO Special Edition Preset, available for free in the VSCO app.
VSCO’s Redesigned Feed: Designed to Help You Slow Your Scroll
November 20, 2019 — Today, we’re introducing a completely redesigned feed that allows you to truly take in the beautiful content found on VSCO.
Introducing KA3
October 25, 2019 — Let color guide your senses with KA3, the latest film emulation preset now available for members. Based on Kodak Ektachrome E100VS, KA3 has a vivid and saturated look that’s perfect for still life, nature, and food photography.
VSCO Makes A Sophisticated Photo App. The $500 Million Startup Wants To Be More Than That
July 24, 2019 —Can VSCO be more? Joel Flory and Greg Lutze have been trying to answer that for the past couple of years. All of it centers around a fundamental thought: “VSCO is a creator’s platform."
Suggesting Presets for Images: Building: “For This Photo” at VSCO
June 24, 2019 — Our challenge was to overcome decision fatigue by providing trusted guidance and encouraging discovery, while still leaving space for our users to be creative in how they edit their images. See how VSCO used careful research to develop For This Photo to encuorage creative expression and experimentation.
Photo Editing App VSCO and AKQA Profile Gen Z Artists in Documentary-Like Campaign
May 31, 2019 — The videos spotlight up-and-coming young creators from around the world.
How One Lab Builds Very Film-like Smartphone Photo Filters
May 14. 2019 – Step inside VSCO’s Imaging Lab to see how the company’s color scientists recreate the look of long-gone analog to develop their Fim X presets.
No Likes or Comments? Photo App VSCO Has Been Doing It for Years
May 3, 2019 – Allison Swope, VP of Product at VSCO, explains why removing the pressure of likes and comments spurs creativity, and how 'really good AI' inspires innovation.
VSCO Raises Series B Funding
April 8, 2019 – VSCO secures $15B in Series B funding from Obvious Ventures.
VSCO Continues it’s Pop-up Gallery Activations in New York and London to Celebrate Style in the Global Creative Community
February 1, 2019 - To celebrate diverse and honest expressions of style seen around the world, VSCO is bringing two pop-up galleries to New York and London, on display from February 1st - February 6th, 2019.
VSCO Launches the Street Style Series, A Preset Pack Free for the Entire Community in Celebration of Fashion Week
January 26, 2019 -From vibrant accents to muted moments, we invite you to challenge the conventions of style with The Street Style Series (SS1 - SS3). These limited-time presets are free and available for use until March 1st, 2019. After this date, SS1 - SS3 will be available for VSCO members only.
VSCO launches KP5, The Latest Film Emulation Preset Exclusively for Members
January 14, 2019 - We’re pleased to introduce Kodak Porta 400NC (KP5), our newest Film X preset. Now available exclusively for VSCO members, this film was originally released in 1998 and became a favorite amongst portrait and fashion photographers. With its natural tones and low contrast, KP5 allows the styles that surrond you to stand out
VSCO Launches Pop-Up Galleries in Oakland and Tokyo to Support the Global Creative Community
November 18, 2018 - VSCO took images from the small screen to dynamic big screens with two pop-up galleries in Tokyo and Oakland.
Samsung partners with VSCO to help enhance the creativity of your Galaxy photos
November 7, 2018 - At the Samsung Developers Conference, Samsung announced a partnership with VSCO to help you take your camera to the next level. The VSCO for Samsung app will launch with access to the Day to Night collection of exclusive presets.
VSCO Releases HSL for VSCO Membership
February 21, 2018 — The HSL tool for VSCO membership gives you fine-tuned control over 6 hues regions— red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. When one of the colors is selected, adjustments to hue, saturation, and lightness can be made without affecting other colors in the image.
VSCO Announces VSCO Voices, Grant Program for Creators
January 17, 2018 — Together with Access Ventures, we believe that creators are amongst the best equipped to spread and awaken diverse perspective. This is why, today, we bring you VSCO Voices — a new grant program that supports creators who use art to empower marginalized communities in the United States.
VSCO Partners with Apple for Photograph Chicago Event Series
October 20, 2017 — In celebration of the opening of Apple’s new flagship store on North Michigan Avenue , we are partnering with Apple on a special collaboration called Today at Apple: The Chicago Series. Intended as a gathering place for the local community and the next generation of creative pioneers, Apple Michigan Avenue will host Photograph Chicago with VSCO, a series of talks and workshops with established photographers from the VSCO community.
VSCO Introduces Annual VSCO Membership
Everyday, members of the VSCO community capture ordinary moments that surround them and create the extraordinary with VSCO membership. As we approach a new year, we invite you to join us in reimagining photo and video with VSCO membership, our yearly membership designed to help you realize your creative potential.
VSCO Launches MP1 — Presets for Desktop
June 12. 2017 — Many members of the VSCO community have been asking for new desktop presets, which is why we’re excited to announce VSCO Mobile Presets 01 (MP1), our latest collection of presets for Adobe Lightroom CC, 6, 5 and 4 or Adobe Camera Raw for Photoshop CS6 and CC.
VSCO Partners with Neocha to Release New Preset
To celebrate the Lunar New Year, we’ve partnered with Shanghai-based creative platform and longtime VSCO partner, Neocha, to bring you the free, limited-edition Neocha (NC) x VSCO Preset, available now in the in-app store.
Oakland-Based Photo App VSCO Is Setting up Shop in Chicago
August 22, 2019 — Chicago’s mix of art galleries, community events and a thriving tech scene made it a perfect fit for VSCO’s second office.
Is VSCO sneaking up on Instagram as Gen Z’s fave image app?
June 5, 2019 — VSCO gained traction with a much wider audience—including Gen Z. In April 2018, VSCO surpassed 30 million overall users and 1 million paid subscribers, 75% of which are Gen Z.
VSCO's Positive Impact on Mental Health
October 10, 2018 – VSCO offers users an especially unique experience to tap into their creativity. An app like VSCO allows you to create, share, and use features like pixelations, editing tools, filters, and more to perfect a masterpiece that speaks to your authentic self.
VSCO launches VSCO Voices 2019, the Second Year of VSCO's Artist Grant Program
January 7, 2019 - Creative expression is a powerful tool for sparking change and creating dialogue. Today, we invite you to make art and drive awareness to underrepresented stories in the US by applying to VSCO Voices 2019.
Lifehacker’s How I Work with VSCO Co-Founder Joel Flory
December 12, 2018 - Lifehacker sat down with VSCO co-founder Joel Flory about his background in photography, his management style, and his tea habit for the column, “How I Work.”
VSCO Introduces Challenges, a New Member Feature to Help Creators Progress Creatively
November 22, 2018 - Welcome to Challenges, a new space for VSCO members to experiment, learn new techniques, and grow their creativity. Each week, members will be invited to participate in a challenge introducing a new way to create
Celebrating VSCO Members - A Year of Creative Growth
May 1, 2018 — As we look back over the last year of VSCO membership, there is much to celebrate. We want to take a moment to recognize all the amazing work this growing, vibrant community has created and thank each of you who has chosen to invest in your creative journey by becoming a VSCO member.
VSCO Soft Opens Micro Gallery With Azha Ayanna Luckman's Solo Exhibition, "Escape"
March 14, 2018 — As a part of last week’s Creators in Conversation event with Anxy, we showcased an exhibit by Bay Area artist Azha Ayanna Luckman in the new Micro Gallery at VSCO HQ. Featuring her recent body of work, titled Escape, the exhibit invited local creators to connect with Azha’s story about grief, pain, and losing a loved one to gun violence. Azha also joined the event’s panel of speakers, where she discussed her experience with creative anxiety and encouraged attendees to keep making.
VSCO Announces 2018 VSCO Voices Grant Recipients
April 24, 2018 — Together with Access Ventures, we're excited to announce our first group of VSCO Voices grant recipients. The program supports five creators with mentorship and funding to empower marginalized communities in the United States through art. This year’s theme, Home, drew many wonderful applications.
VSCO Partners with PowerBar for Joy of Sport Campaign
July 27, 2017 — Sports breed community and passion — it’s why we watch them so intently. In partnership with PowerBar, who seeks to inspire the athlete in all of us, we are sharing the work of four photographers, each connected with a distinct group of athletes. Their imagery reveals the camaraderie, strength, joy, and teamwork that sports and fitness can cultivate.
VSCO Releases Wes Anderson Inspired Presets in Partnership with Fox Searchlight
March 19, 2018 — In celebration of Wes Anderson’s upcoming movie, Isle of Dogs, we’ve partnered with the filmmakers to bring you free, limited-time presets. Isle of Dogs releases in select theaters March 23rd and tells the story of Atari Kobayashi, a 12-year-old boy who embarks on an epic journey to Trash Island to find his beloved dog, Spots.
VSCO and Anxy Host Creators in Conversation at VSCO HQ
March 9, 2018 — This past Wednesday at VSCO HQ in Oakland, we co-hosted Creators in Conversation alongside mental health and art publication, Anxy. Inspired by Anxy’s latest issue, Workaholism, and VSCO’s creator-first mission, we gathered over 200 people from around the Bay Area for an evening dedicated to exploring the subject of creative anxiety.
VSCO Launches Messages Tool For Creative Conversation
December 5, 2017 — VSCO is a community for creators, a place to realize your creative potential alongside other people around the world. To bring the community together, we’re proud to introduce Messages — a place for creative conversation between two people.
VSCO Community Member Documents Day in the Life of Camila Cabello
May 24, 2017 — At the 2017 Billboard Music Awards, VSCO had the opportunity to join Camila Cabello behind the scenes while she prepared for her debut performance as a solo artist. VSCO community photographer Emily Berl spent the day with Camila, capturing beautifully human moments that immediately draw us closer to the singer and songwriter.
VSCO Teaches Computers To Interpret Art Like A Human
Fast Company, June 15, 2017 — The photo-sharing app’s new Ava AI doesn’t just identify the objects in an image. It can tell if a picture conveys an emotion such as sadness.
VSCO Launches Recipes To Simplify Editing Workflow
November 7, 2017 — When we edit our photos, we create looks that speak to who we are. With our new Recipes tool, you can now save your favorite combination of edits to recreate looks that feel consistently you.