Rediscover the beauty of photography
Vernissage is a community-driven platform designed for professional photographers, ad-free and algorithm-free.
Connected fediverse
Follow creators across Mastodon, Pixelfed and beyond via ActivityPub.
Simple and intuitive
Designed with a clean UX that stays out of your way.
Key features
ActivityPub support
Connect with photographers on Mastodon, Pixelfed and other platforms through ActivityPub federation.
Photography-centric
Browse multiple timelines: photos from people you follow, trending images, hashtags, editor's picks and more.
EXIF metadata
Share EXIF data (camera manufacturer, model, settings) or your own information (optionally share photo location).
HDR support
Display HDR images to fully take advantage of modern monitors.
AI integration
Automatically generate ALT descriptions for accessibility or suggest hashtags.
Notifications
Configure push notifications for likes, new followers and other interactions.
Account verification
Verify your account if you have a well-known personal website.
Open source project
All source code is available under the Apache 2.0 license - anyone can view and modify it.
Why Vernissage?
Decentralized
Thanks to the open ActivityPub protocol, every Vernissage server is independent yet interoperable - together we form a global community network.
No ads
Your timeline is filled with what matters to you, not what a corporate algorithm suggests.
Chronological content
You choose who to follow - posts appear in chronological order with no algorithmic manipulation.
Safety & privacy
Your data and your time are yours alone - Vernissage will never sell your data or serve ads.
Community driven
The platform is built by photography enthusiasts. You can join, contribute improvements and shape the platform's future.
Join the community
Start your journey with Vernissage: create an account to share your photos or run your own server to fully control your experience.
Keep Vernissage independent
Donate
Your support helps us cover infrastructure costs and keep building a calm, photographer-first experience without ads or tracking.
Join our Patreon to fund ongoing development, infrastructure, and new photography-focused features. This is our recommended way to support Vernissage, as regular contributions help us better plan future expenses and improvements.
Make a fast, secure contribution with card, Apple Pay or local wallets via Stripe. Your donation keeps Vernissage reliable for photo sharing and community growth, and Stripe also allows you to make a simple one-time payment if you prefer.