Paul Strand in South Uist
An iconic black and white photo of a young girl: we hear the story behind the picture.
About Blipfoto
Five years ago, Edinburgh local Joe Tree created a blog where he could post one picture, with text, each day. Initially, it was a private endeavor, but when friends and family inundated him with requests for their own photo-a-day blog, he created Blipfoto – allowing anyone to sign up and make their own journal. From 15 friends and family members, word of mouth has resulted in a surge of excitement and growth from around the world.
The site now attracts millions of page views monthly, hosts half a million images with an average of 6 comments each, and is growing by more than 1,000 images a day.
The site’s success is largely due to Joe’s dedication and the vibrant community that has grown around this daily call to action. An uncluttered format free of advertising or spam has produced a loyal “blip community” that celebrates everyday life. Pictures of cats crop up next to encounters with parliament, and China’s dawn light is uploaded as Scotland goes to bed. Members post photos to engage with the community, keep in touch with family and friends, improve their photography skills, or document their everyday life.
Blipfoto’s unique platform and quality content culminated in a Scottish BAFTA in 2009 and a summer-long exhibition in the Edinburgh Arts Festival 2010. Joe’s dedication to creative partnerships and the community’s enthusiasm for the site are the keys to success for this Scottish start up.
Why not register with Blipfoto and become a Blipper?
Go to Blipfoto to find out more.
The Scot who captured America on camera
Multi-award winning photojournalist from Glasgow, now based in New York.