Webshots: 15 Years of Daily Inspiration Share This Page
Webshots is celebrating its 15th Anniversary this year, and we have our loyal, long-time members to thank!
For this momentous occasion, we’re looking back at where we started, and more importantly, we’re looking ahead to our future.
Webshots was started by an avid rock climber and his wife who traveled the world, exploring its highest peaks. Along their journeys, they were inspired by the photographers who captured the beauty of nature, and they wanted to share those amazing pictures with everyone. Originally, Webshots started as CDs of inspiring images that brought the outdoors “in” for all to enjoy. The concept went online a few years later, where it grew into an international community of photo enthusiasts who share through pictures their adventures from around the world.
Today, Webshots is a source of daily inspiration and expression through the art of photography. Its community of member and professional photographers share their adventures and are recognized by millions. Budding aficionados grow with encouragement as they learn about photography and meet new friends. Dreamers worldwide explore the world through pictures and connect to life’s bigger story: Celebrate the moments!
Webshots Timeline
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- 1995
- Webshots launches as the home of the best screensaver and desktop wallpaper utility on the web!
- 1996
- Consumer digital cameras are 0.5 megapixel
- 1999
- Webshots debuts member photo-sharing feature
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- 2000
- Member photos reach 4 million
- Consumer digital cameras are 4.3 megapixels
- 2003
- Webshots Premium membership launches at $45.36 for 2 years!
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- 2005
- Professional photos gallery surpass 6,000 photos
- Member photos reach over 300 million photos
- Consumer digital cameras average 5-9 megapixels
- 2006
- Webshots blog and Creative Challenge photo contest launch
- Consumer digital cameras average 6-10 megapixels
- 2009
- Webshots Premium membership is reduced to $19.99 a year
- Webshots community expands to Facebook and Twitter
- Consumer digital cameras average 12-14 megapixels
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- 2010
- Webshots celebrates its' 15th anniversary with a limited-time Premium membership price of $14.99 for a year
- Canon develops world's first 120 megapixel APS-H CMOS sensor
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