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by Yvette Depaepe
Published the 20st of October 2025
Big things are happening at 1x!
'News Flash' by Thaib ChaidarTo make 1x an even better platform for learning, growth, and recognition, we’re introducing some changes to how images are curated and showcased:
New Curation Status – “Accepted”
Images approved by member curators will now be given the status Accepted. These images will appear on the photographer’s profile page but not in the main front-page gallery. This creates a more inclusive space for photographers who are developing their craft while still maintaining high standards for publication.
Expert and Head Curator Levels
Images approved by expert curators will be Published, and those approved by head curators will be Awarded. This tiered recognition structure makes it clearer how images are evaluated and celebrated within the 1x community.
Improved Voting Scores
The voting system in curation will be enhanced for greater accuracy and fairness, reflecting the quality and impact of submitted works more effectively.
More Transparency
A new status indicator will show exactly where an image is in the curation process — whether it’s under review by members, experts, or head curators. This added clarity helps photographers better understand feedback and progression.
As Head Editor, I'm proud to announce that the 1x Magazine has just published its 10,000th article!
Since its launch, the magazine has become a trusted source of inspiration, education, and storytelling for photographers worldwide.
From interviews and tutorials to artistic essays and behind-the-scenes features, every article has helped shape the voice and vision of our community.
A huge thank you to my incredible editorial team, to all contributors and readers who’ve made this journey possible.
Here’s to the next 10,000 stories celebrating the art and soul of photography!
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 | Andoniaina Tahiry Herizo Koloina Andrianomanana I am always impressed by the rigorous selection of images and the depth of the articles. Your curation team does a fantastic job of maintaining this unmatched artistic level. Thank you for inspiring us every day! |
 | Susi PRO Many congratulations to Yvette and her great team for this great editorial achievement and I am thrilled whith the Fantastic changes to come! |
 | X-FlyingKN PRO Congratulations on all the exciting changes ahead and much appreciated for Yvette / 1x team,
your dedication and hard work have truly made a difference, and it's wonderful to see such meaningful milestones - 10k articles published !
Thank you for everything :-) |
 | Carolina Garcia-Paris PRO Congratulations to Yvette and the entire 1x editorial and curation teams on this remarkable milestone! Publishing 10,000 articles is a true testament to your passion, dedication, and commitment to inspiring photographers around the world. As someone who joined 1x only a few months ago, I’ve already found the platform to be an invaluable source of learning and artistic motivation. The upcoming curation improvements sound thoughtful and encouraging, a beautiful reflection of 1x’s spirit of inclusion and excellence. Thank you for continuing to guide and uplift this wonderful community. |
 | Yvette Depaepe CREW Thanks a lot, dear Carolina ... I hope to see you for a long long time in the future. Welcome to our unique site ;-) |
 | Hans Repelnig PRO Fantastic news and chapeau to Yvette and the team for their immense work. |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW Thank you so much, dear Hans! |
 | Taufik Ammouneh Martínez PRO Great news! And congratulations on reaching 10,000 articles, that is truly inspiring, it's a great job. Let's reach 10,000 more! :) |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW That's the target ... going for 10,000 more ;-) Thanks for your support! |
 | Ineke Mighorst PRO Looks great, curious about this all. And congratulations with this milestone. |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW Soon, Ineke and TOP changes, believe me. |
 | Wanghan Li PRO Looking forward to the new changes and congratulations on the news of 10,000 articles have published! Thank you and your team very much! |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW Many thanks, dear Wanghan Li ... |
 | Heike Willers PRO Congratulations to you, dear Yvette, and the whole team! Thank you! |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW Thanks, dear Heike! |
 | JuLam PRO Big congrats!! Really appreciate the commitment and professionalism! The upcoming improvements sound exciting. Thank you |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW Thanks and heads up, Lam ;-) The improvements are TOP ... you'll see it soon! |
 | Serena Duan PRO Congratulations on reaching 10,000 published articles! These articles have been my inspiration, my motivation, and a valuable source of learning. I truly appreciate all the effort you, Yvette, and your team have put in. Thank you! |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW So many warm thanks, dear Serena! |
 | Raceala Elena CREW Congratulations to you, dear Yvette, and to your wonderful editorial team for the 10,000 published articles!
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| Yvette Depaepe CREW Thanks a lot, Elena ... We all are so proud! |
 | Sergio Pandolfini PRO An achievement that demonstrates the great professionalism and the constant commitment of you and your entire editorial team. Sincere congratulations, dear Yvette. |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW Thank you so much, Sergio !!!! |
 | Jacob (Jian) Xu CREW Wow, what a huge milestone of 10,000 articles and exciting news for the new features! You are the best, Yvette! |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW The upcoming changes are not my credit but the founder's credit, Jian. Anyway so proud of the milestone of 10,000 articles and you're part of our team! |
 | CARDI/Richard Piercy PRO So happy to join the 1X community! Learning and getting inspired by passionated photographers |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW Glad to hear that, Richard! |
 | Eiji Yamamoto PRO Thank you so much for the exciting news! Dear Yvette and team, congratulations on 10,000 articles! I look forward to seeing more engaging and inspiring articles in the future! |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW For sure, we wil keep the high quality of the articles, Eiji! |
 | Montserrat Alviani PRO Thank you very much for the effort made to improve and congratulations on the publications achieved.
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| Yvette Depaepe CREW Thanks, dear Alviani! |
 | Ralf Steinberg PRO My appreciation and congratulations on the magazine.
The changes to the curation process sound exciting. I'm very curious. |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW Yes, the changes will be very positive, Ralf ;-) |
 | Steven T CREW Sounds like very positive changes. Thank you! |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW They are, Steven ... ;-) |
 | Christopher Scurrah PRO Great news
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| Yvette Depaepe CREW Thank you, Christopher! |
 | Ludmila Shumilova PRO Wow! Great milestone, 10 000 great inspiring articles! All my admiration and congratulations to Yvette, the authors and the photographers who gifted us moments of delight and beauty! Keep up the amazing work! |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW Thank you, dear Ludmila ... |
 | Nichole Chen PRO Huge congratulations to Yvette and the 1x Magazine team! 10,000 articles — each one sharing knowledge, creativity, and heart. What an amazing achievement and a gift to our photography community! |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW You're too good, Nichole! |
 | Leonid Yermoshkin PRO Thank you so much for all your efforts and for sharing the latest news, dear Yvette! |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW My pleasure, Leonid! |
 | Louie Luo PRO Congratulations to 1x.com for this huge milestone!
Special applause to Chief Editor, dear Yvette, for your unwavering commitment and editorial excellence. Your leadership continues to shape 1x.com into a beacon of artistic expression and photographic storytelling. |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW You make me blush, Louie ♥ |
 | Molly Fu APA PRO Big congratulations on the 10,000 publishings, dear Yvette and your team! Always a best place to learn at 1x.com, thanks to all team members made the Website a huge success! |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW Thank you Molly ♥ |
 | Eliah Gsteu-Knecht PRO This seems very good, excited of the future on 1X |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW We all are, Eliah !!! |
 | Frank Bruynseraede PRO Big congratz !
Fairly new on 1x so curious to see the new curation system taking place
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| Yvette Depaepe CREW Thanks, Frank ... You will notice the improvements ;-) |
 | Steffen Lauterbach PRO The changes are a good step. To further improve quality, curators need to change regularly. See PhotoVogue. I trust the 1x team and the rating system. The new system will reward newcomers more quickly with Accept status. Once a photo is Accepted, you should be able to upload another one. Then everything makes sense. |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW That's the way it will work soon, Steffen! |
 | Elizabeth Allen CREW Congratulations for the magazine and huge thanks to Yvette! |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW ♥♥♥ thank you, dear Elizaeth! |
 | Miro Susta CREW Thank you very much for these interesting news dear Yvette |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW Thanks Miro ... the best has yet to come ;-) |
 | Louise Wolbers PRO exciting times |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW Yes ... Thank you, Louise |
 | Linda Wride PRO Looking forward to the next stage in the evolution of 1x! |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW Thanks Linda ... |
 | Ewa Całkosińska-Kajzer PRO to dobre wiadomości, że coś się zmienia. Pozdrawiam. |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW Thanks Ewa! |
 | Ramiz Sahin PRO Tebrikler 👏👏👏👏 |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW Thanks, Ramiz! |
 | Gabriela Pantu PRO Huge congratulations and heartfelt thank you for all the efforts made to create this unique space for photography, learning, enjoying the vibe of the community.Since my artistic journey is linked to the site, and I could grow here, I am really grateful for the work of the team.And dear Yvette❤️ |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW Thank you, dear Gabriela ♥ |
 | Arnaud Lerondeau PRO That’s incredibly great news Yvette and team. Big bravos already 🙌👏👏👏 |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW Thank you for your enthusiatic reaction, Arnaud! |