Join Our Flickr Groups, Share Your Photography

If you are already a Flickr member you can skip to Part 3.

Contents

• Overview
• Part 1: How to Set Up a Flickr Account
• Part 2: Adding Personal Details to Your Profile
• Part 3: Joining Your Private Course Group

Overview

Our private Flickr groups are where students share images, exchange tips, and get inspired by each other’s progress. Follow this guide to join and become part of our photography community.

Setting up a free Flickr account is very easy using their streamlined signup process. All you then have to do is set up a profile and add personal details in the settings. Joining a private group is done by accepting an invitation we send via Flickr mail. These steps make it easy to use Flickr and join your course community. Joining our Flickr groups gives you access to peer feedback, inspiration from fellow photographers, and a dedicated space to grow your skills alongside others in our courses.

We've blogged about why we think Flickr is the cats pajamas for photographers, read the post here.

1: Go to Flickr

• Open your web browser and go to Flickr's homepage.

2: Start the Signup Process

• On the homepage, click the “Sign Up” button in the upper-right corner. Alternatively, you may see a “Start for free” button; click on it to begin the process.

3: Enter Your Details

• You will be taken to a signup form. Enter the required information:
• First Name: Enter your first name.
• Last Name: Enter your last name.
• Email Address: Provide a valid email address. This will be used for account verification and communication.
• Password: Choose a secure password for your account.
• Age: Enter your age to ensure you meet the age requirements for using Flickr.

4: Agree to Terms and Conditions

• Review and agree to Flickr’s terms to continue with your account setup.

5: Complete Account Verification

• Flickr will send a verification link to the email address you provided. Check your email inbox for a message from Flickr, and click the link to verify your account.

6: Set Up Your Flickr Profile

• Once your account is verified, you’ll be prompted to set up your Flickr profile:
• Username: Choose a unique username for your Flickr account. This will be visible to other users.
• Profile Picture: Upload a photo to use as your profile picture (optional but recommended for personalization).
• About You: Add a short description about yourself or your interests (optional).

1: Go to Your Profile

• Click on your profile icon in the upper-right corner of the Flickr homepage.
• Select “Settings” from the dropdown menu.

2: Update Personal Information

• In the settings menu, you can add or update your personal information:
• Real Name: Add your real name if you want it to be visible to others.
• Description: Write a brief bio or description about yourself.
• Location: Add your location if you wish to share where you are based.
• Website: You can link to your personal website or blog if applicable.
• Profile Picture: Change or update your profile picture.

3: Save Changes

• After updating your details, save the changes by clicking the “Save Changes” button.

1: Receive the Invitation

• Invitations to join our Exclusive Private Course Groups are sent to your email address. Follow the link in that email. If your Flickr account is not already set up, the link will also let you do that.
• NOTE: We send the group invitation(s) to the email address you used to set up your account with us.

2: Access Your Flickr Mail

• Once the account is set up, or if you already have a Flickr account, click on the Flickr notification icon (a bell symbol) in the upper-right corner of the Flickr homepage.
• Open the message containing the invitation to the private group.

3: Accept the Invitation

• You’ll see an option to “Join this group” in the invitation message.
• Click on the link provided in the invitation message to accept and join the group.

4: Confirm Group Membership

• After clicking the join link, you’ll be taken to the group’s page. You will be asked to confirm your membership by clicking the “Join Group” button.
• Follow any additional prompts, including a request to accept the group rules, to finalize joining the group.

5: Participate in the Group

• Once you’ve joined the group, you can start participating by posting photos, joining discussions, and interacting with other group members.
• Review the group rules and guidelines posted by the group admins to ensure compliance.