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Beyond the Feed: A Flickr friendship that became an exhibition

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

How a shared love of film photography on Flickr sparked a friendship — and eventually, a gallery exhibition.

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Get to know the Instant Film Society

Weekly Snap Recap – February 2026

Photographer Spotlight with Melissa Johnson

Five Photographers Share Why They Use Creative Commons Licenses

August 23, 2021

Five photographers discuss why they share their work using Creative Commons licenses and how they have seen others using their photography as a result.

World Photography Day is coming! Join in for a chance to win.

August 17, 2021August 17, 2021

World Photography Day is August 19, and to celebrate, we’re throwing a photo contest! Four possible categories for entry, 13 possible prize packages, all for one great worldwide community.

Celebrating summer in Second Life

August 16, 2021November 3, 2021
Mythical mermaids, beautiful beaches, sunny scenes – these are some of the enchanting, mesmerizing settings that members of the Second Life community have been sharing […]

Your Shots of the Most Photogenic Animals Posing For the Camera

August 12, 2021August 12, 2021

A few weeks ago, we asked Flickr members to share their images of the most camera-ready animals they had ever photographed. Here are a few of those stories.

16 Questions about One Photo with Iko-Ojo Mercy Haruna: “This is Home”

August 3, 2021August 4, 2021

In this interview, Iko-Ojo Mercy Haruna talks about the photo critique that helped her creative direction on this photograph and what inspires her to capture the “beauty in mundane moments.”

Your Stories and Photography of Magnificent Trees

August 2, 2021August 2, 2021

Flickr members share their photos and stories of magnificent trees from all countries, seasons, and settings.

16 Questions about One Photo with Piet Biniek: What We Find in the Details

July 28, 2021July 28, 2021

Piet Biniek, known on Flickr as Mathilda LeLapin, shares the philosophical approach to her photography and what intrigues her about the details of these eyelashes.

16 Questions about One Photo with Tobi Sobowale: Representation in Beauty Photography

July 12, 2021July 13, 2021

Multidisciplinary artist and photographer Tobi Sobowale shares how she approaches the representation of Black women in beauty photography.

Flickr and Fujifilm’s Street Photography Critique

July 9, 2021July 9, 2021

With over 600 photos submitted and almost 350 people watching live, Flickr and Fujifilm’s first virtual photo critique event on July 8 was a great success! If you missed the critique, no worries—you can still find it here.

16 Questions about One Photo with Kourtney Iman: Cotton Is Still Grown Here

July 1, 2021July 6, 2021

Photographer and creative director Kourtney Iman provides a look into Black life and history with this portrait taken in an Alabama field where cotton still grows.

Cataloging COVID-19 with the Library of Congress

June 21, 2021June 24, 2021

The Library of Congress shares how it’s working with photographers on Flickr to catalog photos of their experiences with the COVID-19 pandemic.

16 Questions about One Photo with Meika Ejiasi: Moody Asparagus

June 16, 2021July 1, 2021

In this One Photo, 16 Questions interview, food, lifestyle, and portrait photographer Meika Ejiasi shares why this photo of moody asparagus is one of her personal favorites.

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Melissa Johnson

Photographer Melissa Johnson, known on Flickr as Web Betty, documents the vibrant city around her, whether in her home state of Colorado or throughout her travels. When we come across her photos on Flickr, her work is instantly recognizable: her compelling use of color and light, her ability to capture mood and movement, and her talent for photographing subjects who are fully embracing life, community and the moment. We've long enjoyed what Melissa brings to Flickr and wanted to learn a little more about her background as a photographer and what drives her to document the fast moving scenes around her. Welcome to another edition of Photographer Spotlight, meet Melissa Johnson.

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