Vernissage

Vernissage is an independent, open-source, photography-first platform built for people who care about photos - not ads, algorithms, or faceless corporation. Powered by ActivityPub, it connects with Mastodon, Pixelfed, and the wider Fediverse. Built with passion by the community and sustained by patron support, Vernissage stays free, open, and focused on photographers.

Support the project: https://patreon.com/Vernissage

Interested in contributing? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/QB4d96twHh

WEBSITE: https://joinvernissage.org
OFFICIAL INSTANCE: https://vernissage.photos
GITHUB: https://github.com/VernissageApp
PATREON: https://patreon.com/Vernissage

Public Key

npub1lf58hpxwkc0j75hwen35f7hnlq2vkqk7g0n9urkx48a9tcryky3sh6xewk

NIP-05 Address

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Profile Code

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Author Public Key

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2026-07-20 06:29:36 UTC

I’ve noticed that many users with accounts on vernissage.photos report AI-generated images to me that were posted from other instances (such as Mastodon, Pixelfed, etc.). However, those instances may have different rules and may allow such content.
I can only take action when an account on vernissage.photos itself is violating our rules. Content originating from other instances is governed by the policies of those instances, not ours. 😉

2026-05-10 09:05:15 UTC

Today we released a new version of #Vernissage, and I’d like to share a brief look at what’s coming next.
Before the summer holidays, we plan to implement hashtag following and prepare all app strings for translation, then publish them in a translation system so the community can help. During the summer, we’ll focus on push notifications for the iOS app and keep crushing the currently reported bugs. After the holidays, we hope to release multilingual support in both the iOS and Angular apps. 😊

2026-05-10 09:02:24 UTC

Today we released #Vernissage 1.36.0 🎉
The biggest change is support for pinning photos to your user profile, synchronized with other Fediverse platforms that support the "featured" collection. This release also includes smaller fixes, such as better error logging and improved status parsing to HTML with hashtags. The iOS app has been submitted to Apple for review and should be on your phones soon.
Thank you to everyone supporting and helping the project! 💚😊
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2026-04-18 07:24:50 UTC

I recently saw a discussion here about hashtags, which inspired me to make a few improvements to #Vernissage. I refined the helper text and added autocomplete suggestions for both hashtags and users as you type. Importantly, hashtags that follow readability and accessibility best practices are now prioritized - making them more likely to be selected by users.
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2026-03-13 16:47:34 UTC

Friday the 13th, a long walk with a camera (because priorities 📷), and yet… a new #Vernissage release just dropped.
Highlights:
- Better EXIF parsing (dates, Canon tags) - thanks @npub109a…aecc
- Captcha can now protect all registration types
- Disabled actions on old status versions (previous versions)
- Fixed automatic user approval (for approval registration flow)
- OAuth now supports urn:ietf:wg:oauth:2.0:oob
Also: a fresh #Vernissage for iOS just dropped today. Thanks for all the support! 🙌

2026-03-11 13:17:24 UTC

More improvements have been added to #Vernissage for iOS. The server selection screen has been updated, and a new screen has been introduced that allows users to create an account on a selected server directly within the app. This means new users no longer need to open a website to start using the application.
And one more small surprise - below you’ll find a link to the TestFlight build (the number of slots is limited). I’ll appreciate any feedback. Thanks!
https://testflight.apple.com/join/wWvdx5u3
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2026-03-04 11:09:39 UTC

The financial report for running vernissage.photos in February 2026 is ready.
This project is possible only because of your support. If you enjoy using the platform, please consider supporting me.
To my current patrons, thank you very much! ❤️
https://vernissage.photos/news/7613349588275038370

2026-01-06 11:01:29 UTC

A new report on Vernissage’s operating costs is now available, outlining where the money goes and how community support helps keep the platform running. I hope this level of transparency feels right and shows that your contributions are used thoughtfully and responsibly. If you’re curious how #Vernissage is sustained, I invite you to take a look at the full report.
https://vernissage.photos/news/7592192184237951469

2025-12-31 06:57:53 UTC

For everyone curious about what’s coming next in #Vernissage, here’s the updated roadmap for 2026:
https://github.com/orgs/VernissageApp/projects/5
It outlines the planned work for the coming year, but it doesn’t include everything. Along the way, libraries will be updated, important bugs fixed, and other improvements addressed as they come up.
The roadmap shows the direction rather than a fixed promise for every single change.
#Vernissage #Roadmap #ActivityPub

2025-09-15 16:22:03 UTC

After a round of testing and tweaks, a new version of #Vernissage has been deployed to vernissage.photos! 🎉
This update adds a new feature for authors and moderators: the ability to view ActivityPub events. Now you can easily check where a specific event, like creating, updating, or liking a post, was sent. If everything works smoothly, the official release will go live before the weekend, and we’ll move on to the next exciting items in the queue. 🚀
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2025-08-06 06:30:40 UTC

🧾 July financial report for vernissage.photos is out!
Costs reached $162.14, and thanks to our amazing patrons, half was covered. Without your support, running this solo would be tough. Thank you!
Read the full report & consider helping keep Vernissage alive 💜
👉 https://vernissage.photos/news/7535345805289327460
#Vernissage #Patreon #FinancialReport

2025-07-13 06:19:39 UTC

Pssst… this Sunday is a special one - registration is now open to everyone! No invite codes needed. Just bring your photos and join the Fediverse:
📸 https://vernissage.photos/register
This week’s updates:
✨ Improved user administration
✨ Email notifications for account approval/rejection
✨ Fixed captcha save/load
✨ More informative captcha error messages
Thank you for your support - your feedback and financial help keep Vernissage running and cover the bills https://patreon.com/Vernissage 🫶

2025-06-27 15:42:02 UTC

A lot has changed in #Vernissage recently - and it’s all aimed at making the platform more powerful, secure, and user-friendly. Read the full breakdown here: https://vernissage.photos/news/7520628769137100956

2025-06-02 10:52:05 UTC

The latest monthly report for vernissage.photos is here! In May, operating costs reached $119.92. Huge thanks to all our Patreon supporters - your backing keeps the platform running smoothly ❤️. Here’s the full breakdown:
https://vernissage.photos/news/7511216679020398989

2025-05-26 05:42:45 UTC

If you’re curious about the updates we’ve made to Vernissage over the past month, you’ll find a summary of the changes here:
https://vernissage.photos/news/7504383493426645980

2025-05-14 18:06:57 UTC

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Can you say more about it? It’s the first time I’ve heard of something like this.

2025-05-14 17:17:57 UTC

I wrote a short piece of documentation today describing the ActivityPub protocol extensions that Vernissage introduces. They’re strictly focused on photos, and other photo‑centric platforms (and not only those) are welcome to use them. You can find the description here: https://joinvernissage.org/ns#

2025-05-11 11:44:30 UTC

Sunday means fresh updates & bug fixes on #Vernissage! This week:
✨ App tells you when there’s a new version
✨ Support for user types (Person, Service…)
✨ Error dialog added to error list
✨ Fixed brid.gy webfinger + undo announce
✨ No more fetching statuses for remote likes
…and more!
Invite codes:
🎟️ “<used>”
🎟️ “<used>”
🎟️ “<used>”
🎟️ “<used>”
🎟️ “<used>”
Thanks for all the feedback, help & financial support - you’re amazing!

2025-04-30 14:48:37 UTC

To take a short break from fixing bugs, I decided to add a feature I sometimes miss when out shooting street photos - the ability to share a personal business card. It can include more sensitive details than a public profile here or elsewhere. More info in the article below. I hope this feature will be useful to you as well.
https://vernissage.photos/news/7498822567340280755

2025-04-13 05:37:46 UTC

The sun rises, cameras click, and as every Sunday - new invite codes arrive for photographers looking to join #Vernissage:
🎟️ “bTZR10ratrU”
🎟️ “a7hXn4dfalK”
🎟️ “o1vQvhDJBfA”
🎟️ „kTspEWakkmC”
🎟️ „8lzMOmWp5QV”
This week’s updates:
✨ Added noindex meta tag to profiles and statuses for better privacy
✨ You can now import followed accounts from a file
✨ Fixed display issues on user profiles
Thanks for your feedback and support! 🚀

2025-04-06 15:33:07 UTC

Sunday snuck up on us again - and brought fresh invite codes for photographers ready to join #Vernissage:
🎟️ “IBDMQfpf8S6”
🎟️ “MtLdDBZkWRj”
🎟️ “TRTULwGTBr2”
🎟️ “z3swclymNfD”
🎟️ “NWAjIvjrJXo”
What’s new this week:
✨ New imageUrl system settings for CDN support.
✨ vernissage.photos now delivers images via CloudFront for faster loading around the globe.
Thank you for being part of the journey! 🚀

2025-03-02 07:34:53 UTC

Good news! 🎉 Every registered #Vernissage user can now invite up to 5 photographer friends to join the platform.
Use your invites wisely and bring in those who truly appreciate the art of photography. 📸✨

2025-01-19 05:42:16 UTC

🚨 Invite alert! 🚨
I’ve got three shiny new invite codes to share for #Vernissage:
🎫 “O4ZVzTVCZIx”
🎫 “X3t1eKsQYcE”
🎫 “4NgF3HY9eqT”
Plus, a bunch of bugs have been squashed recently - progress you can track on GitHub roadmap: https://github.com/orgs/VernissageApp/projects/2.
Claim your spot and join the fun before the invites run out! 🖼️✨

2024-12-24 09:17:10 UTC

For everyone interested in the future functionalities being gradually introduced to Vernissage, here is the roadmap: https://github.com/orgs/VernissageApp/projects/2. Please note that it does not include everything. In the meantime, libraries need to be updated to the latest versions, critical bugs must be fixed, and other ongoing tasks addressed. However, it provides a general outline of the plan for the coming months.
#Vernissage #Raodmap

2024-12-05 12:21:36 UTC

Some of you may have already noticed that as of yesterday, #Vernissage has a new homepage (visible before logging in). It provides a clearer explanation of what the application is and highlights its key features. I hope you like the updated page and that it will be helpful for those who are considering choosing their platform for sharing their work. Tomorrow, new invitation codes will also be released 😊.
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2024-09-21 09:57:46 UTC

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I need to check this functionality; I wasn’t aware that such a feature even existed on Mastodon 😊.

2024-09-21 09:31:11 UTC

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Could you clarify this more precisely?

2024-09-21 08:41:22 UTC

It would be great to receive feedback on any features that are currently missing or could be improved in the existing version of the system. My goal is to develop the system slowly and carefully, ensuring that no untested or unnecessary functionality is introduced ad-hoc. This feedback would also help me prioritize future tasks.

2024-09-21 06:55:09 UTC

After implementing further bug fixes and performance improvements, the system is ready for the next phase of testing. Invitation codes: “y7NlRmgdiLt”, “RNchJvSFoGn”, “HEIKxPYCMr5”, “ftLFgccwBg6”, “cRdxDUL1LYj”, "R3zrssQXaT9”, "WAhjZqmdunt”, "UaLzggZOLzh”. You can use them on this page: https://vernissage.photos/register. If you encounter any bugs, kindly report them here on GitHub: https://github.com/VernissageApp/VernissageWeb.

2024-07-29 06:51:54 UTC

Vernissage, the iOS Pixelfed client, has been successfully renamed to Impressia. Following the update, you will notice the new name, new icons, and several bug fixes 😊.
For updates and news related to the application, please follow the Impressia account. This account will provide information regarding the Vernissage web application (which is separate Fediverse platform).
https://mastodon.social/@impressia/112868421654501153