VSCO Spaces gives you a place to post, reflect, and grow alongside photographers who care about the same things you do. Invite contributors, lead discussions, and share your work with intention.
Build a space for your community
Whether you're developing a long-term project, rallying around a visual theme, or looking to ramp up your professional practice, Spaces keeps the focus on craft. Photographers use them to exchange feedback, experiment with techniques, and push each other's work forward.
And it doesn't stop online. From photo walks to collaborations, photographers have taken their Spaces communities into the real world. It all starts with single shared image.
HOW PHOTOGRAPHERS ARE USING SPACES TO GROW
These photographers use Spaces to organize photo walks, land art prizes, and make real professional leaps. See how they are building communities that go beyond the photos.
Popular Spaces on VSCO
Explore new photography while building your own creative community and get helpful feedback on your work and professional practice. Invite other VSCO creators to share their vision in a collective gallery. Spark visual conversations, showcase your spaces on your profile, and share them with others through view-only links.
Look closer at the details that make surfaces come alive. From intricate patterns to rich textures, find the beauty in every layer.
Celebrate places of rest and reflection, from well-worn benches to sunlit cafés. Discover beauty in the places where we pause.
Explore stylish cars and striking home architecture. From classic facades to sleek rides, explore design in motion and at rest.
Embrace the timeless beauty of grain, tone, and texture. Share and get inspired by photos shot on film or edited to look like it.
A shared gallery of #melanin images celebrating Black skin and the diversity woven into the creative process.
Immerse yourself in the subtle beauty of daily life. Slow down and see what you can find hiding in plain sight.
Meaningful discussion
Spaces was designed with art and artists in mind. Discuss a photo post with other contributors, or remove a discussion at any time. With view-only guests, you set the tone and keep creative control.
Create freely
Build a space around a particular theme, style, event, or location – or invite some friends to start a shared photo album. Refine your skills and find a reason to create everyday with Spaces for portraiture, fashion, street, and more.
Overlooked corners, pops of color, minimal spaces that catch the eye of creatives who are observing.
How to use VSCO Spaces
You’ll find Spaces in the bottom navigation menu on the VSCO app. In this tab you can access the spaces you have joined and create new spaces. Use the Browse tab to search and join Spaces that match your interests or explore our Featured Spaces that highlight VSCO creators, themes, events, and behind-the-scenes stories.
Frequently asked questions
What are VSCO Spaces?
VSCO Spaces are collaborative photo groups where photographers can build shared galleries, connect with others, and engage in visual conversations around specific themes, styles, or projects. Contributors can post images, discuss work, and explore creative ideas together.
What are the most popular VSCO Spaces?
Popular VSCO Spaces include Magic In A Picture, Architecture, Daily Envisage, Cars + Casas, Naturemorte, Photographed. Developed. Published!, Take A Seat, Naturaleza, and Melanin Conversations.
New Spaces are created all the time, bringing creators together to share photos around common themes and interests. Browsing Spaces is an easy way to discover photography communities that care about the same things you do. VSCO also hosts photo walks and events, which are often paired with a Space where participants can share their photos.
Who can use VSCO Spaces?
Anyone on VSCO can create, join, and explore Spaces. Creating a new Space is available to all VSCO members—including Free, Plus, and Pro members. You can browse existing Spaces, follow communities, join conversations, and contribute when invited.
How do I create a Space?
Inside the VSCO mobile app, go to the Spaces tab and tap Create. Add a name and optional description, then invite collaborators. Once set up, you can start uploading images and building your shared photo group.
Can I share a Space with people who aren’t on VSCO?
Yes. You can generate a view-only link to share with anyone so they can see the group without contributing. Contributors must be invited and accepted before they can post or discuss.
How many people can be in a Space?
A Space can have up to 150 contributors. Space creators control who can join and contribute, helping keep collaboration focused while allowing room for larger creative communities.
How active are VSCO Spaces?
Activity in VSCO Spaces varies by community. Some Spaces are updated multiple times an hour, while others see new photos and conversations every few days. You can always browse and search for new Spaces by topic and when it was last updated to find communities that match your interests, and your preferred level of activity.
What privacy controls exist for Spaces?
Space owners can approve or deny contributor requests, remove contributors, moderate or delete posts and responses, and report inappropriate content. Private Spaces are only accessible via shared links; they aren’t searchable on VSCO or search engines.
Can I moderate discussions in my Space?
Yes. Space owners control discussion settings and can delete comments or responses that don’t align with the space’s creative focus or community guidelines.
How do VSCO Spaces differ from traditional social feeds?
Unlike platform feeds driven by algorithmic engagement, Spaces focus on visual collaboration and intentional creative exchange within a smaller community, without like counts or feed noise.
Are Spaces searchable on VSCO?
Public Spaces can be found in the Browse section in the VSCO app, where popular Spaces are highlighted and you can search directly for a Space. Private Spaces are not searchable—they are accessed only through direct links.
MORE COMMUNITY FEATURES
Spaces are where creators gather, share, and learn together. Anchor your group’s work on your VSCO Profile to give it a home, amplify standout posts by reposting, or publish a blog to turn a shared project into a full narrative.
YOUR VSCO PROFILE
Organize posts, showcase projects, and keep your creative identity clear—it’s your home for photography.
REPOST FROM THE COMMUNITY
Repost images and videos from Spaces to your followers to start conversations and highlight community work.
Tell stories with blogs
Create a photography blog that gives context to your work. Combine images, text, and videos to tell your story.
