{"id":57623,"date":"2017-07-15T02:49:08","date_gmt":"2017-07-15T09:49:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=57623"},"modified":"2017-07-15T02:55:16","modified_gmt":"2017-07-15T09:55:16","slug":"why-you-should-subscribe-to-vsco-x-paid-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/15\/why-you-should-subscribe-to-vsco-x-paid-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Subscribe to VSCO X Paid Service"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Shot on LG G x VSCO A6 Preset<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I’m a huge fan of VSCO, and if you use the “free” version of VSCO, I highly recommend signing up for their paid subscription service (VSCO X).<\/p>\n

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1. No hidden strings<\/h2>\n
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My sister Annette. VSCO A6 preset.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Okay with Instagram, you’re a slave to advertisements. With VSCO X there are no hidden strings.<\/p>\n

I’m a technologist and skeptic.<\/p>\n

In Silicon Valley there is a saying:<\/p>\n

\n If the product you use is free, then you are the product.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Therefore if you pay a monthly or yearly subscription to VSCO X, you know you’re not gonna get bullshit advertising, or having your personal data being sold to advertisers (what Instagram \/ Facebook does).<\/p>\n

2. VSCO is the anti-social media<\/h2>\n
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VSCO A6 preset<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I love VSCO because you can share your photos, and not care about stupid likes, or comments.<\/p>\n

The user interface is clean, and works well on both<\/em> mobile and desktop.<\/p>\n

Honestly, I think VSCO is the best thing to happen to the photography world since KODAK. #REALTALK<\/p>\n

3. The presets are gorgeous<\/h2>\n
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Taking a nap in the car. Berkeley, 2016 #VSCOA6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I have met Zack, one of the co-founders of VSCO and the engineer of the presets. I can personally vouch for him that he genuinely loves photography. He’s driven not<\/em> by profit. He’s driven by helping photographers make more beautiful images.<\/p>\n

VSCO has the best presets, bar none. Nothing comes close.<\/p>\n

I shot medium format film vs my smartphone (processed IN VSCO A6) and I preferred<\/em> the look of my photos processed with VSCO on my phone<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Oakland, 2016 #VSCOA6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

And to be honest adding a good preset to your photos will make them look more aesthetically beautiful. Like adding a little salt, pepper, and garlic to a nice T-bone steak.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n
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Sydney, 2016 #vscoa6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you can afford $3 espressos, you can afford VSCO X Paid membership.<\/p>\n

I’m excited to see all the community building things they will do, their new presets, and social media innovations.<\/p>\n

Even now, I’m intrigued by the new HTC 11 U phone. Maybe I’ll ditch the Ricoh, and instead just use the HTC and just process with VSCO. And for professional work, use a digital medium format camera.<\/p>\n

Of course you can still use VSCO for free. Just pay for their A6 series presets for colors, they are divine.<\/p>\n

Lastly it’s good to show your support with your dollars. Your money is your vote in terms of what you support. I love the idea of paying for services and companies you love.<\/p>\n

Always,
\nERIC<\/p>\n

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PHONE PHOTOGRAPHY 101<\/a><\/h1>\n
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Samsung S7, Saigon 2017<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The best camera is a phone:<\/p>\n