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VSCO Launches New Camera App and Platform for Education and Mentorship

VSCO Capture offers over 50 live presets, real-time film effects, manual capture settings, and more.

Jourdan Aldredge • Aug 08, 2025

VSCO, also known as the Visual Supply Company, is best recognized for its original photography mobile app. The company has just announced the launch of a new standalone camera app. Along with this new app, the company has also acquired ‘The Freelance Photographer,’ which it aims to transform into a new platform for education and mentorship.

All of this is big news for photographers and content creators seeking to achieve better results and advance their skills and careers. It’s also a strong showcase of how VSCO is evolving, as this follows recent news of VSCO launching other new initiatives, such as VSCO Canvas and VSCO Sites.

Here’s what you need to know about the new VSCO Camera App Capture and the new education and mentorship platform.

Global Launch of VSCO Capture

For the first time in more than a decade, VSCO is releasing a new standalone mobile app. VSCO Capture offers over 50 live presets, real-time film effects, and manual capture settings, alongside more precise creative controls within an intuitive interface overall.

“VSCO Capture is a direct response to our community’s desire to get closer to the lens, to reduce editing fatigue and find more joy in the process of making authentic, stylized photography using their phone” — Eric Wittman, CEO of VSCO.

Here are some of the key features for VSCO Capture, which is, by the way, free.

  • 50 real-time VSCO presets, including the latest We The Creator presets, launched in collaboration with renowned VSCO photographers
  • Non-destructive presets and edits that retain the original image for further modification
  • RAW and ProRAW format options for increased editing flexibility
  • Includes real-time bloom and halation effects
  • Manual controls, including shutter speed and exposure compensation
  • Instant sync with VSCO to easily import images, make additional edits, and share

VSCO Capture is available to download today on iOS and on vsco.co/capture.

VSCO Acquires The Freelance Photographer

Along with the new VSCO Capture app, the company has also announced the acquisition of The Freelance Photographer, a platform offering education, mentorship, and a thriving peer community.

“There’s a clear gap in the market for business education and industry-specific guidance for emerging photography professionals who are looking to secure sustainable client relationships. The Freelance Photographer serves as a long-term career partner to creatives, offering a comprehensive education, a supportive community, as well as the tools and insight they need to turn their craft into a career.” — Eric Wittman, CEO of VSCO.

The Freelance Photographer has built a reputation among commercial photographers and videographers alike, serving as an excellent resource for everything from positioning and pitching to pricing.

The Freelance Photographer offers training through various webinars and workshops, a mentorship and coaching program, and maintains an active community that has a strong reputation among independent and freelance commercial photographers and videographers.

To learn more about The Freelance Photographer’s curriculum and mentorship programming, visit thefreelancephotographer.com.

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