ViewBug has a rating of 4 stars from 250 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with ViewBug most frequently mention photo contests, amateur photographer and amazing photos. ViewBug ranks 7th among Photo Sharing sites.
I enjoy being a part of the Viewbug community. Lots of competitions and challenges to get some feedback on your shots. I also love browsing through entries from other members. The shots are very inspirational and help me improve
I'm a classic human being with a camera in my pocket. I used to be a photographer for hiphop. Pl magazine
I love to challenge myself by entering the contests on Viewbug. I also enjoy having a website to share my shots and encourage others to vote for my photos. I've been using this service since September 2023.
I enjoy sharing my photos in the community, exploring collections of other photographers. I am just an enthusiast, but it's also a great opportunity for professionals to shear their work, create a community and find gigs.
It's a pretty good site for getting advice and inspiration. They have contest and skill blogs within the site. All in all a good experience here.
Great platform to display your work, connect with other photographers, and get helpful tips and tricks to improve your skills.
Viewbug is a fantastic platform that you can use to share your work and even enter into various different competitions to challenge your ability and your skills. I would highly recommend you join and give it a go.
I have been a member of viewbug for many years now and I've entered hundreds of contests. Never won. I have however won challenges
I love this platform so far. It brings the community of artist together. It also has some cool challenges
Dear William,
Thank you for your participation in the community!
We are working on many new and exciting features to make your VIEWBUG experience even better. Stay tuned :)
I'm overjoyed to get the opportunity to review ViewBug! This amazing tool has completely changed how I take and publish my photos. I've always had trouble finding a platform that meets my desire for inspiration and offers a passionate and encouraging community because I'm a beginner. Indeed, ViewBug has exceeded all expectations!
First of all, the website's interface is really gorgeous. It is simple to use, visually pleasing, and navigable. In a matter of minutes, I was able to set up my profile and begin adding pictures. Because of the layout's modern simplicity, my work really pops.
Speaking of my work, ViewBug has given me a ton of chances to display my abilities. The platform's numerous challenges and competitions have improved my abilities and given me more visibility in the photographic community. Seeing that my images are being appreciated and praised by other photographers and even expert judges gives me a rush.
ViewBug's community component is really amazing. I have never come across a bunch of people that are so encouraging and supportive. Having the chance to network with other like-minded photographers, exchange advice, and get helpful criticism has helped me take my photography to new levels. Knowing that there is always someone rooting for me and acknowledging my achievements makes me feel good.
Moreover, the ViewBug team has demonstrated remarkable responsiveness and attentiveness towards user input. In order to maintain the highest quality of experience, they are always updating and enhancing the platform in response to customer feedback. Their genuine desire to create a healthy and flourishing atmosphere, coupled with their passion for photography, is evident in their level of dedication and commitment to their community.
Dear Jermia,
Thank you for your participation in the community!
We are working on many new and exciting features to make your VIEWBUG experience even better. Stay tuned :)
I have been entering my photos in view Bug Contest for the last couple of years. I'm no louse when it comes to landscape photography. Some of my pictures are very very good. I have lost contests such as simple ones like image of the month two pictures that are no way near as good as mine. I I'm not trying to be conceited. There are many other photos that are just as good as mine that haven't won either.
Unless you're a professional photographer or pay for a yearly subscription You're not going to win It's frustrating and disheartening I have a ton of awards But they're all made up ones or pure Awards which are important Because being liked by a photographer is Probably the most important thing. It makes me not want you even try anymore as far as photo contests are concerned. I read review after review of people who are really good but, not professional or maybe don't subscribe to there yearly membership who agree 100% as far as there silly coins they are basically coupons. They had one good item it's supposedly been sold out for 2 years.
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Caryn. We're sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations. We aim for the best service, so we take this seriously. Contests are judged by various professional photographers, as well as, the people's choice which is selected by community members. We’d love the opportunity to have you join contests, and be rewarded in the process with different photography goodies, inspiration, and more exposure for your photos. We are always happy and ready to assist you at members@viewbug.com
I have used Viewbug for ca 5-7 years. I have posted close to 300 photos, all of which are creative, lit properly, not blurry, and if I do say so myself, quite well set and captured. However, I have nearly 600 awards. Now you might say, "But that's great! Why complain or question it?" Well, what bugs me is that some people who have well over 5000 awards, have only 13 photos and they are really not that special. Sometimes photos among the 5 - 13 to 27 photos in their collection are even blurry. How in the heck did they get an award? Is it a fake profile created by Viewbug's AI to make you think they give out awards to real people?... I have submitted to easily 20 or contests over the years, with photos that won plenty of community awards, but I have yet to win any equipment. Just saying... it smells a bit odd.
I've been a Viewbug member for many years and purchased the Pro+ subscription back when it was the highest level of pay categories. Now there are different levels and Pro+ is the lowest paid category. Viewbug promises a lot of exposure that never seems to happen. I was drawn to Viewbug because of all the contests and challenges. I've entered hundreds of contests and challenges, yet often times there is little to no evidence that a judge (or maybe anyone) ever even saw my photos. Never won anything, but tbh I really don't care about that. Most of the times, the winning image is stellar and way better than mine. In the early days, one could earn points for participating--load a photo, give an award to another photographer's image, vote on contest entries, enter a contest, etc. The more you participated, the more points you earned. Nothing really happened with those points though. It didn't earn you anything. Now you can earn coins for the first award you make or first photo you upload or first contest you enter, etc. You can actually exchange your coins for some decent prizes. I used coins to buy Microsoft Office for my new laptop. Unfortunately, I feel that was a bit of a scam because I was never able to get my license code to work, even when Viewbug gave me another code after I complained. I ended up having to purchase Microsoft Office anyway. I basically think this entire website is just for whoever created it to make money from member fees. There is really absolutely NOTHING you get in return for your money or your time. There are better places to share photos and receive real feedback. I have now cancelled my paid membership and vow never again to get duped by this kind of thing.
Hello Sherry,
Thank you for your review and your feedback.We are truly sorry for your experience with the rewards program and we can guarantee that we will make an effort to improve this experience in the future. Please remember that you can continue using this feature with a free membership. We hope to turn this around and offer you the experience you deserve.
All the best
Your friends at VIEBUG.
I have made connections with photographers from all over the world. ViewBug is like a global photography hub and I love being part of it.
The prizes aren't just cool. They are amazing! It feels so rewarding to be recognized for your hard work.
Viewbug isn't just a platform to share photos. It is a place where I have developed skills that I never thought I could master.
I can't believe how much my photography has improved since joining ViewBug. The tutorials and feedback from the community have helped me see things in a whole new light.
Viewbug has opened doors to endless creativity. The contests and community support have fueled my passion like never before.
The ViewBug community is simply amazing! I have made friends with photographers from around the world and their encouragement has motivated me to keep pushing my boundaries. Everyone is supportive
Hello Bill,
Thank you for your review!
We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the ViewBug community and finding it supportive. Keep pushing your boundaries, and we're here to cheer you on every step of the way.
Your friends at VIEWBUG.
Answer: Hello Yasmine, Thank you for your message! We see that Lori F. Has already replied back to your question. Thank you so much Lori for assisting a fellow ViewBug member.: -) To maintain an archive of the communication and for better assistance; please kindly contact our member support team at members@viewbug.com. They'll be happy to assist you with any questions and concerns you may have.:-) Have a lovely day! Your friends at ViewBug
Answer: Hello Cameron, Thanks for your question. We allow members to mark their own original photography for print sale. We offer 3 print types, members can set their own markup price. The printing and shipping is handled by our team. You can view more about selling photo prints on ViewBug, here: http://bit.ly/VBprints
Answer: Hello Rebecca, Thank you for your follow up message! We do not charge additional fees for exposure or any other features. Our members have the option to keep their account as a Free Lite account if they prefer or pay for Monthly or Yearly Premium or Pro membership. If you have any additional questions, please kindly contact our member support team at members@viewbug.com as we are required to provide support and/or answer questions via our own support portal to maintain an archive of the communication. Have a good day!
Answer: Hello Paco, While we do have paid options for participation, we also have the option to participate for free. Simply create an account and start submitting your photos.
Answer: Hello Bayan, Thank you for your question. Please note that these awards were given for your participation, however, no prize is associated with them. Please review the emails you've received when these awards were given to review the reason for receiving them. Should you have additional questions, please send us an email to members@viewbug.com to receive timely assistance. All the best!
Answer: Hello Pedro, you may contact us by sending an email to members@viewbug.com with your inquiry where it will be attended within less than 24 hours from being received.
Welcome to ViewBug, a creative community with the world's best photo contests. Approved by millions of photographers, the best brands and awesome judges. Join over 100 photo contests per year and browse a huge selection of quality photos.
Hi Brianne,
We are grateful to have you as part of the community!
We are stoked to hear that you've won challenges :) The VIEWBUG contests have thousands of participants and guest judges who select the winner based on the theme, quality, and originality of the submissions. Hundreds of winners have received awesome prizes, don't give up as you never know when you'll be next. Also, remember that by simply participating you may unravel free photography tutorials, photography gifts and more cool stuff. Getting your creative juices flowing is what counts, the prizes do rock but are just a bonuses ;) We can't wait to see your next shots.