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You can now choose to hide the display of Exif data. There is a new option called "Show Exif Data" available when uploading or editing photos. However, keep in mind that Exif data can be very helpful in evaluating a photo. It allows other members to better understand your photo and the conditions under which it was taken. This, in turn, enables them to give you more informed advice on how to improve your photography. For all photos uploaded so far, Exif data display is enabled by default but ca…

To make the software even easier to use, we’ve made some fundamental structural changes. The profile now has 3 tabs, dividing it into 3 sections: "Profile," "Photos," and "More." The "Profile" tab is now the first tab and, as before, includes a comment feature along with the member’s profile information. The "Photos" tab contains all the photo sections that were previously found under "Timeline." The "More" tab holds all the links that used to be under "Photos." The comment feature has been rem…

We have revamped the photo folders (formerly profile folders). Photo folders allow you to organize your photos exactly the way you want. Within these folders, you can arrange your photos freely. You can also design your folder description as a webpage with your own videos, slideshows, and photos. This opens up entirely new possibilities for showcasing your photos. You can now even assign public categories to your photo folders, making your photos discoverable through category navigation. Photos…

Premium members can now upload 5 photos per day again. Due to frequent feedback about the "too low" daily upload limit and a decline in new premium memberships compared to new members overall, there was only one logical step. The upload limit had to be increased again if we want to continue growing while improving the ratio of comments to photos. Here’s the logic: More comments require more free members. The more premium members we have, the more advertising we can run to attract new free membe…

The new competition ideas are online. Please cast your vote! CLICKHank you so much for your suggestions  

Faster, more convenient, and more attractive. After updating the photo search, we've now also improved and enhanced the member search. You can now find the search directly on the member list. The links to the old search pages (photo search and member search) have been removed from the top menu.

Faster, more convenient, and more enjoyable. No gimmicks, no complicated settings, just enter a keyword and get inspired! The photo search is now available on every page without a single click. The results page has been redesigned to match the galleries. Plus, search speed has been significantly improved. Photos without titles and descriptions naturally won’t be found and therefore receive less attention and recognition. If you haven’t added titles and descriptions to your photos yet, now’s the…

From now on, the preview thumbnails of your photos will be displayed directly on your profile (previously, they were shown in the gallery). So when you click the "more" button or "Photos" on your timeline, you’ll stay right on your profile page. Of course, your photos will still be visible in their respective categories. This means you also won’t leave a member’s profile when browsing their photos. Plus, your photos will be showcased more beautifully since your profile header will always remain…

Your profile now includes a list of your recent visitors right below your friends list, along with the total number of profile views. This feature offers several benefits: 1. You can see how popular your profile is. The more active you are in the Photoclub, the more visitors your profile will attract. The higher your profile views, the more attention your photos will naturally receive. 2. You can find out who’s interested in you and your photos and visit their profiles as well. There, you can l…

New ProfileWe’ve revamped the profile to make it easier and more inviting to connect with others. On your profile overview, you’ll find a tab labeled "Profile". Under this tab, you’ll see sections like "About Me", "How I Got Into Photography", your "Cameras", "Accessories", "Software", and "Homepage". These details provide great conversation starters for reaching out. There’s also a comment feature alongside these sections where you can, for example, welcome new members, ask for feedback on yo…

Starting now, there’s a new "News" tab on the homepage. It displays the latest 10 updates from the Photoclub. We deliberately chose the English term here because the German word "Neues" felt too broad—it could also refer to new photos or forum posts. "News" suggests something more like a newspaper, which fits these updates better. Until now, these news items were found under the info/Blog menu, but since that section was rarely used, we’ve renamed it and placed it prominently on the homepage. T…

As requested, you can now see directly in the overview (below the preview image) whether a photo has been marked with the "Constructive Criticism Wanted" option. The icon is the same as in the category filter: a comment bubble with an exclamation mark: Photos without this option show the regular comment icon without the exclamation mark: So, if you like to give constructive feedback, you no longer have to click on the photo first to check if constructive criticism is desired. Of course, the c…

We’ve improved our support system (ticket system) to better address your questions and issues. It seems there were some misunderstandings about how to use the support system. Thank you all for your feedback on this. We’ve made several adjustments to make the process more intuitive for you. Previously, the help section was linked before the ticket system because most inquiries were questions already answered in the help section. This meant we kept receiving the same questions, which we had to an…

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be focusing heavily on promotion to attract more members to the Photo Club. This will include paid advertising, social marketing, content marketing, link building, and search engine optimization. As a result, the development of new features will be on hold for a little while. However, you can expect a noticeable increase in members very soon. So get ready to meet some interesting new people and see great new photos. If you’d like to help out, please check the "Get…

On the homepage, you’ll now see the top 3 picks of the day. These are photos that were published today and have received the most favorites (marked with a star) and/or have been added to a watchlist (marked with a bookmark). You can always find both options on the right side below a photo in the full view. If no photos have been marked with these features today, older marked photos will be shown instead. Favorites and watchlists are premium features designed to prevent manipulation through mult…

On the homepage, there is now a dedicated "Photos" tab that displays the latest photos from all members. In exchange, we have removed the "New Photos" section from the right sidebar. This means you can now see more recent photos with all the relevant details and larger preview images immediately, without having to visit the "New Photos" page itself. At the bottom of the tab, there is a "More New Photos" button that takes you directly to the second page of the "New Photos" section. Overall, this…

Since Premium members support the operation and ongoing development of the club with their membership fees, their photos deserve special attention. For this reason, we have created a new section on the homepage called "Premium Photos." Here, the latest photos from our Premium members are showcased. More visibility, more comments, more recognition for Premium members. Being Premium just got even better! You can find more Premium benefits HERE.

The right music can make a photo twice as powerful and twice as enjoyable to look at. Plus, background music helps you immerse yourself in an image and perhaps better understand the photographer’s intention. From now on, you can add background music or sounds to your photos. Simply include a YouTube link when uploading or editing a photo. Of course, you can also create and embed your own YouTube video. This way, you can enhance your photos with your own voice, sounds, or music. Once you’ve adde…

A community thrives on mutual exchange. To encourage this interaction, there is now a small statistic on your profile. It shows how active a member is in the areas of praises, favorites, and comments. The motto here is give and take. That’s why, in each of these three categories, both received and given interactions are displayed. This way, you can see for yourself whether you’re giving more or taking more. It’s like in real life—the more you give, the more you get. Someone who doesn’t comment …

Never, under any circumstances, read your camera’s manual! You simply must not get too familiar with your camera. That’s the only way to create truly creative and natural photos. Never let technology control you! YOU are the artist, not the camera. And no matter how the photo turns out—that was exactly the plan. If other photographers in your photo club don’t get it, that’s great. True artists can’t and shouldn’t be understood. Any knowledge about ISO, shutter speed, aperture, and depth of fi…

The theme of our photo contest in July is "Three." 3 things, 3 animals, 3 plants, 3 of anything, or simply the number 3. 

The built-in browser spell check now works in all text fields. Additionally, the forum editor includes a preview feature that lets you review your posts before submitting them. We hope this will help further improve the quality and usability of the forum.

Lately, there have been quite a few discussions about the rating features. Some people even seem to really dislike these functions. Apparently, they find it impossible to simply ignore these features or to genuinely be happy for others receiving praise. For example, some former members have deleted their accounts solely because these features exist. Others attack members who appreciate and use the rating functions. So, it seems there are many misunderstandings and especially strong prejudices a…

We’ve introduced two improvements to subcomments (comments on comments). These changes aim to 1. encourage more discussions and 2. prevent conversations from dying out. 1. Subcomments are now included in the total comment count on a photo. Points for subcomments are only awarded for detailed comments (100 characters or more). Photos uploaded before this change might still show the old comment count without subcomments included. The comment count will be recalculated and displayed correctly with…

We’ve now added various “photo snippets” to the homepage for you to browse through. Each section is meant to be a starting point and inspire you to explore further. Let us know what you think! Is there anything we could improve here?New PhotosWell, not much to say here.Random PhotosHere you’ll see a random selection of all photos in the Photoclub. This gives older photos another chance to appear on the homepage. A special highlight: by clicking the “more” button, you’ll be taken to the new “Ran…

To draw more attention to your photos, we’ve expanded the portfolio on your profile page. Your portfolio now takes up half of the profile page, allowing for larger preview images and three new categories. Each category includes a button linking to more photos from that section. Categories will only appear once you have a certain number of photos, to avoid showing the same photos in multiple categories at the same time. Here are the categories now featured in your portfolio: New Photos This sect…

The first step to preventing chaos is setting up rules. To avoid further confusion in the categories, category rules had to be established. Please take a moment to read through the category rules at least once. They are fairly short and straightforward. You can always find them under info/Rules. It’s clear that many people misunderstand the purpose of categorizing photos: The categories exist so that someone searching can find exactly what they’re looking for.They are not meant to categorize…

The submission phase for the April photo contest has ended. You can now vote for your favorites. At the same time, our May photo contest "Animal Photos" is kicking off. Wildlife photography presents a unique challenge because animals don’t always cooperate the way we’d like. That’s why the rule here is: the more zoom you have, the more opportunities you’ll have. But great results can also be achieved with shorter focal lengths—you just need to know how. Share your tips and experiences through y…

Plan meetups and photo tours or simply connect with members in your area. Starting now, you can find a world map of our members under photographers/Map. This map displays all members who have provided location information in their profiles. The more precise the details, the more accurate the marker. If you prefer not to appear on the map, you can disable the "Show on Map" option in your privacy settings. We hope this feature brings us closer together and strengthens our community even more. If …

Starting now, there’s a new tab on the homepage called "Theme of the Week." Each week, this tab will challenge you with a new photography theme. We hope this new feature will make club life even more exciting. Additionally, we want to promote underused categories and help you get more familiar with the category system. Have fun! Please note that the same rule applies here as in the photo contests and now also in the categories: Photos that don’t clearly relate to the theme will be deleted w…