How can I get the most out of Glass?

Great question! Glass is a community, not a channel. Like all communities, Glass is very much a get what you give situation.

If you just post photos and don’t engage with other members, chances are you’re gonna have a bad time.

To get the most out of Glass, be the member you wish was interacting with you. You’ll quickly find the behavior being modeled back to you.

Here are a few specific tips to get you started:

• Follow photographers that inspire you, or that share the same interest in photography as you. It seems simple, but because Glass has a purely chronological feed spending just a little time finding people posting inspiring work is key.

• Comment liberally and often. Glass is a community and a truly special and safe space to participate in. Because of our subscription model members are much more committed and people want to learn and grow as photographers.

• Upload photographs you love, and also some you're hoping to get feedback on. Glass is a place both for the work you're proud of, but also for the work you hope you want to learn from. We're all on a journey to grow as photographers (and as humans) and Glass is a great place to do that.

• Appreciate photographs and comments that really resonate with you. Appreciations are different than likes since they are only shown to the photographer or commenter and displayed to other members. It helps prevent constant count comparison while keeping the positive vibes flowing.

• Explore categories, cameras, and lenses you're interested in. These help you discover some fun and unique ways Glass is different than other social services.

• Don't miss our Highlights where we spotlight great members, keep you updated on our latest product developments, and even share guides about photography.