Features.
SuggestionI am becoming extremely fed up with the feature option. It’s discouraging to even try because there’s NO communication about why you don’t get selected. I’m not sitting here saying I need to be selected every single time but I’ve had this app for almost 4 years I think and I have submitted so many photos that I see zero problem with and I have never been lucky enough to be chosen.
What frustrates me is that it feels like a popularity contest. And I feel like I will never measure up to it. I have several friends on my photography socials and recently 2 of them have gotten 2-3 features each. I’m just not understanding what it takes to be selected. I’m also frustrated that there’s no email or response back when you do submit, letting you know why your photos weren’t chosen. Clearly there’s a team of people approving the photos that get approved so what happens to those who submit and hear nothing? Do you not understand how upsetting that can be? Not so much because we didn’t get selected but because we start to think there’s a chance we aren’t good enough to be selected at all. If your going to continue the “Get Featured” part of this app, you should really consider finding a way to make it more inclusive for people like me who have been submitting for years and haven’t gotten a peep out of you. If my work is crap then tell me but if not, how long does one wait to get a turn?
As much as a rejection doesn’t feel good, it would still be helpful to have it explained why my photos weren’t chosen. If there was something about them that didn’t meet the criteria, I would like to know. If there’s something I need to do better, I’d like to know. Because if I’m being honest, I love this app and what it provides, but it’s starting to discourage me. I feel like I’ll never be good enough to get at least one feature and I just don’t understand why.
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Hey Rebecca, just another photographer here. I can imagine how discouraging it feels to keep submitting and not get featured, especially after putting in years of effort. It’s completely valid to want some kind of feedback or communication when your work doesn’t make it through, that’s how artists grow.
That said, being featured isn’t necessarily about your work not being good enough, often it’s just about visibility or timing. It’s not always personal or merit-based. I would imagine there are thousands of submissions.
I think instead of seeing it as a reflection of your worth or talent, it might help to reach out directly and ask if they can provide any constructive feedback. That kind of approach shows genuine interest in improvement and gives you something tangible to work with, rather than feeling like you’re stuck waiting for approval.
And honestly, if a feature ever does happen after venting like this, it could feel more like a pity pick and you’re clearly more talented than that. Keep focusing on refining your craft and sharing your work because you love it, not because you’re chasing validation. The right recognition will come naturally.