Hannah Anderson

When it comes to processing and showcasing a photo, I never want to over-complicate anything. The photos that I take are usually of everyday happenings so I love to have a clean, natural feel. With VSCO, I'm able to do that because it's incredibly easy to use and perfects your photograph while still keeping the integrity of the original photo.

Joshua Anderson

Every photo deserves to be presented in the best way possible, even if it is just going on your Instagram or Tumblr page. I think creating an emotion that someone can feel for that second while swiping by is the reason I do what I do. I use VSCO because it does a good job at letting me say what I need to through my images—keeping it simple, beautiful and very easy to use. Whether it's on my phone or my laptop, I can finely tune my images to be the best they can be.

Jerry Buttles

Using VSCO's tools has become second hand for me because of how user friendly it is. I like to do the least amount of editing to my images and let them speak for themselves. It's all about light and subject. Period. And VSCO Film allows me to express that. The app is wonderful; I use it everyday. I believe it is the best app for photo processing.

Thomas Cadrin

VSCO Cam is always my go to application whenever I'm shooting with my phone. Whether it's the subtle filters or the streamlined interface, VSCO Cam is always doing exactly what I need it to do, and quickly. Combine all these tools with the integration of the Grid & the Journal, and VSCO Cam becomes not just another tool in the toolbox, but also a constant source of inspiration.

Chris Cody

I use VSCO Cam because it makes editing simple. It's quick and powerful and delivers consistent results that are incomparable to other editing apps. VSCO Cam made mobile photography what it is, and they are constantly pushing the envelope, making their product better.

Jeremiah Cowan

I would say that VSCO nails a crisp, nostalgic aesthetic. As an editing app, it is not too much but it is also not too little. Having a variance of filters that each correspond to a different film stock really helps when editing a photo. I am not limited to just one filter. The tools themselves help bring the photo to life. They help enhance the image by increasing contrast or changing the mood with the color temperature tool. VSCO has helped my work become unique.

Ike Edeani

VSCO Cam has some really well thought out tools that allow me to quickly and easily get my mobile photographs looking their best. Beyond the wide range of presets, it’s the fine-tuned controls for things like exposure, contrast and sharpness that really make the difference for me.

Christopher Hainey

When getting into photography, I spent the first few years shooting solely on film, so I very much appreciate VSCO for preserving all those subtle intricacies for future photographers. VSCO Film and VSCO Cam are both essential parts of my editing workflow. I utilize them both for nearly all of the photos I publish online. When I use them, I often discover something about an image of mine that didn't make itself known to me before, which makes the editing of an image so exciting. It rivals the feeling of pressing the shutter and capturing it in the first place.

Melody Hansen

I like to envision the final result of a photo before I edit it, and using VSCO allows me to bring that vision to life. Every photo is able to have its own unique feel and I like that. There are so many options when editing, which lets me develop my own style and gives me the freedom to experiment—with color, especially.

Lauren Marek

When I take photos, I'm immediately imagining how the final image will look—VSCO gets me there.

Kevin Russ

Since most of my work is shot with the iPhone, I use VSCO's stuff on all of my work. The entire look, feel of my photos are enhanced by VSCO presets. Their Artist Initiative helped me make my first ever book.

Chris Schoonover

I use VSCO Film with Lightroom for every shoot that I do. I don't always know how I want to edit a set of photos, so it's easy to scroll through the list of films and narrow it down. I have a few Portra Films that I use pretty consistently. Usually, I'll place a filter, make a few small adjustments with grain and curves and I'm all set. Films have made editing so easy. I feel the same way about VSCO Cam. There are tons of different subtle filter options, but I've narrowed it down to a few that I use all the time. I haven't used another photo editing app in well over a year.

Jonathan Schoonover

VSCO provides me with really useful tools for my editing on a desktop as well as on my phone. The integration of the VSCO presets in Lightroom makes it easier for me to cycle through possible color edits of photographs I'm working on. They are very easy to tweak and personalize; they allow me to get a film look while keeping the quality of the original image. The VSCO filters are integral in my workflow. As for mobile, the VSCO Cam app allows me to edit with subtlety that you can't get with other apps.

Marcus Smith

VSCO's tools really helped me streamline my editing process, which allowed me to apply the look I've always wanted in my photos in a fast manner. Being able to manage various looks streamlined a process that used to take me a long time to work on.

Atle Rønningen

For me, photo processing has to be simple and done quickly with a subtle result that doesn't alter the natural colors and light. On my mobile phone, I use VSCO Cam to achieve this. I also love telling stories and often end up with a set of photos to edit. The new “copy & paste” feature in VSCO Cam comes in handy for efficient batch editing, as well as give me a consistent result. For others to see the beauty that surrounds us, I share my photos and stories directly from the app to the VSCO Grid and Journal. 〄

I rounded up prolific VSCO users to answer how and why using VSCO's tools benefit their work and workflow.