What is Photomoth?
Mission
Explore the world through the lens of photography and storytelling with Photomoth.
Discover breathtaking photo spots worldwide, shared by vetted photographers who provide location information, directions, and tips. Access metadata, gear details, sunrise/sunset times, and weather conditions—all in one place.
But Photomoth is not just for photographers. Share your travel experiences, browse curated galleries, and create collections. Our platform is open to everyone.
Upgrade to our Pro plans for enhanced features and storage, or enjoy free access to all content.
We're dedicated to empowering photographers and travel bloggers. Soon, you'll have opportunities to earn income by selling fine art prints and creating/selling photo tours. Meanwhile, share your work, connect with a vibrant community, and inspire others.
Join Photomoth today, embrace the beauty of the world, and create amazing stories through photography and storytelling.
FAQ
At Photomoth, we are dedicated to providing high-quality photos with reliable information. As such, we only allow vetted photographers to make photo posts on our platform. If you have received an invitation code, you can use it to unlock the upload feature and start sharing your photos.
If you haven't received an invitation code, don't worry! Our team is always on the lookout for photographers who want to contribute to our platform. Simply submit a request to access the upload feature, and our team will personally review your portfolio and get back to you as soon as possible.
Thank you for your interest in Photomoth. We look forward to seeing your photos and sharing them with our community.
If you haven't received an invitation code, you can still request access to the upload feature. Our team is always on the lookout for photographers who want to contribute to our platform. To submit a request, simply click the Upload button and follow the prompt to share your portfolio. Our team will review your request and get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you for your interest in Photomoth!
At Photomoth, we carefully review each photographer's work to ensure that it aligns with the qualities we value on our platform. This includes the quality of the photos, as well as the photographer's willingness to share location information, directions, and tips on good photo spots. We appreciate authenticity and prefer photos that are not heavily edited or altered. While we understand that some photographers may have impressive, aesthetically enhanced photos, they may not be a good fit for our platform. If you are not selected to post photos on Photomoth, it does not mean that your photos are not great; it simply means that it does not align with the style or type of photos that we are looking for on our platform. We appreciate your interest in Photomoth and thank you for considering us for your photography.
Thank you for considering Photomoth as a platform for your photography. We appreciate the talent and passion you have for photography and understand that it can be disappointing to not be selected for our platform. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide individual feedback on why a photographer's work was not selected. Please know that this decision is not a reflection of the quality of your work. It simply means that your photos do not align with the style or type of photos we are currently seeking on our platform. We carefully review all submissions to ensure that they align with our mission and the qualities we value, such as authenticity and the willingness to share location information and tips with our community. We believe in supporting and encouraging photographers to continue sharing their work and passion, and we encourage you to submit another request to Photomoth in the future. We appreciate your understanding and for considering us as a platform for your photography.
At Photomoth, we are dedicated to showcasing amazing locations and views that will inspire others to visit them one day. We prefer photos that are processed in a natural way and do not accept heavily edited or altered photos, with long exposure photos being the exception. We love to feature landscape and travel photos that capture the beauty and splendor of the world. In order to ensure that our platform is suitable for all audiences, we do not accept photos with inappropriate content, such as graffiti or depictions of bad behavior, or photos that show recognizable faces. Our members can use our flagging tool to report any inappropriate photos, helping us to maintain a safe and supportive community.
We want our photos to be the kind that people would love to purchase and display in their living room. If you're unsure if a photo is a good fit for Photomoth, ask yourself "Would someone want to print and hang this photo in their living room?" If the answer is yes, it could be a great fit for our platform. While we do appreciate creative shots like macro photos of raindrops, they may not be the best fit for Photomoth. We hope this helps and we look forward to seeing all the amazing photos you have to share!
We take the protection of your work very seriously and have implemented measures such as adding a watermark with your name and disabling right-clicking to prevent downloading. While we do our best to prevent unwanted behavior on the platform, it's important to note that there are limits to what can be done when sharing photos and content online. For more information, please see our Terms of Service.
As the owner of your photos, you retain the rights to them and are the sole individual who can set up the option to sell prints when it becomes available.
On the Free plan, users are granted 5GB of storage and 7 photo uploads per week thereafter. The Pro plan, available on a monthly or annual basis, includes unlimited storage and additional features. However, unlimited storage on Pro plans is subject to fair use policy. Any behavior that is deemed abusive will be considered a violation of our Terms of Service and may result in account termination.
Photomoth is a platform with many possibilities for photographers and travelers. In addition to posting photos, we offer a search tool to help you find amazing photos from locations around the globe, complete with location information and insights from the photographers. Best of all, it's completely free to browse and connect with other passionate photographers and bloggers, discover incredible photography, and read captivating travel stories.
Get inspired by our curated galleries, or create your own collection of favorite photos with our Collection tool. These collections can serve as personal favorites to reference later, or inspiration for your next adventure. If you want to share your own travel stories, you can even start your own blog on Photomoth. Additionally, you can show your support for fellow members by sending them Support Stickers as a shoutout to let them know you appreciate their work.
There's so much to explore and enjoy on Photomoth. We can't wait for you to join us on this journey to discover the world through travel and photography!
In the future, we hope to offer new features that allow photographers and bloggers to show support for each other through monetary means. Photographers will also be able to sell fine art prints of their photos and create and sell photo tours to share their knowledge and expertise. While these features are not yet available, we are working diligently to bring them to you as soon as possible.
Affiliate Links
One of the best ways you can support Photomoth is by clicking on our affiliate links before you shop at any of the businesses listed below. By doing so, Photomoth will receive a small commission from the business without any additional cost to you. This support helps cover Photomoth’s operating expenses and allows us to keep the content freely accessible for everyone.
Additionally, we have integrated affiliate links into camera and lens models featured on our photo pages. This makes it easy for you to find and purchase the specific items you're interested in. Simply click on a camera or lens model to be taken directly to a shop that sells it. Thank you for supporting Photomoth and helping us continue to provide valuable content.