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FrstHand FrstHand is a collaborative publishing platform that enables creation, promotion, and monetization of visually rich story collections.

FrstHand is something new in web publishing. It's part blogging platform, part online magazine, and all about visual storytelling. Seeing is believing, so check out a sample of the great stuff you'll find!

This year, our creators explored hidden gems, historic cities, and soul-soothing streets across continents — capturing t...
12/18/2025

This year, our creators explored hidden gems, historic cities, and soul-soothing streets across continents — capturing the spirit of travel not just through locations, but through authentic, first-hand experiences. Let’s revisit some of our favorite travel photo stories from 2025:

📍 Rijeka, Croatia — A perfect 24-hour guide from local markets to sunset strolls by Helena Oštrić
Link to Story: https://www.frsthand.com/story/24-hours-in-rijeka-what-to-see-and-do-

📍 Helsinki, Finland — Wander the wintry streets and soak in that Nordic calm by Kerri Ann F.
Link to Story: https://www.frsthand.com/story/a-winter-wander-through-helsinki-1

📍 Kerry, Ireland — Small-town serenity, local legends, and cozy charm by Oliver Gargan
Link to Story: https://www.frsthand.com/story/small-town-ireland-

📍 Pisa, Italy — Go beyond the Leaning Tower with this personal day-trip guide by Elena Sofia Janata.
Link to Story: https://www.frsthand.com/story/travel-tips-for-a-memorable-day-in-pisa

📍 Algiers, Algeria — Stunning architecture, vibrant history, and a view you won’t forget by Elgnawi.
Link to Story: https://www.frsthand.com/story/a-day-in-algiers-top-unmissable-sights-

📸 Which story inspired your next trip? Drop it below and tag a travel buddy!

Editor's Tip: Skip the StereotypesAt FrstHand, we’re not looking for perfect poses or postcard stereotypes.We’re looking...
12/17/2025

Editor's Tip: Skip the Stereotypes
At FrstHand, we’re not looking for perfect poses or postcard stereotypes.
We’re looking for what makes a moment real.

✅ Look for surprise, not sameness.
✅ Capture what challenges assumptions.
✅ Show the human behind the headline.

What makes your story truly different?

Our editorial team spotlighted some of the most breathtaking nature stories from around the globe. These are scenes that...
12/15/2025

Our editorial team spotlighted some of the most breathtaking nature stories from around the globe. These are scenes that reflect place, resilience, and the beauty of the natural world through the eyes of FrstHand storytellers.

Featured Stories and Creators on Frsthand.com :
• The Story Mango Seller — Bipul Ahmed
• Breath of the Earth — Muhammad Amdad Hossain
• Earth Is Fighting Back — Maciej Lewandowski
• Are Mountains, Roads, or Glaciers an Obstacle? — Betül Şimşek
• Beauty of Jaamgate — Vijay Richhiya

Here are some of our editors’ favorite portraits and human stories of 2025.Each face tells a story. Each expression carr...
12/11/2025

Here are some of our editors’ favorite portraits and human stories of 2025.

Each face tells a story. Each expression carries meaning.

Link to Story:
The Darkened Men by Ebrahim Alipoor: https://www.frsthand.com/story/the-darkened-men

Flowers of Faith by Vijay Richhiya: https://www.frsthand.com/story/flowers-of-faith

Sacred Waters of Salpa Lake by Mark Levitin: https://www.frsthand.com/story/sacred-waters-of-salpa-lake

Barbecue Charcoal Making by İnci Kaygusuz : https://www.frsthand.com/story/barbecue-charcoal-making

Keraniganj Shipyard by Syed Mahabubul Kader: https://www.frsthand.com/story/keraniganj-shipyard-bangladesh-s-river-vessel-building-hub-

Golden Eagle Festival by Mark Levitin: https://www.frsthand.com/story/golden-eagle-festival-the-revival-of-an-ancient-tradition

12/04/2025

⏳ LAST CHANCE — Ulule campaign ends soon!

We’re crowdfunding to keep the 2025 Photo Story Award free for all creators worldwide and we need your help! Your support keeps our global photo contest free and funds prizes, tools, and visibility for real, human-made photography.

🏆 What you’re supporting:
• Cash prizes for the winning photos
• Global exposure for finalists
• Community Jury experience (€25 “Committee Voice”)
• Free access for creators in 100+ countries

🎁 Want to help AND earn?
Share your unique Ulule referral link and earn 25% of every contribution you bring in.

Every share, every euro, every signal boost matters.

👉 Support the campaign before time runs out: https://www.ulule.com/global-photo-story-award-2025

The "Butterfly Effect" is a phenomenon in which a seemingly trivial local action has an actually very large impact on a ...
12/01/2025

The "Butterfly Effect" is a phenomenon in which a seemingly trivial local action has an actually very large impact on a much larger scale, affecting the whole system. See how one simple act of kindness can grow 🐾💛

Link to Story: https://www.frsthand.com/story/no-such-thing-as-small-kindness

Author: Jackie of All Stuff

A father feeding his child, strangers helping one another, courage in quiet acts... These snapshots remind us that compa...
11/27/2025

A father feeding his child, strangers helping one another, courage in quiet acts... These snapshots remind us that compassion and resilience are everywhere, if we take time to see. 📸

Link to Story: https://www.frsthand.com/story/the-grace-in-the-ordinary

Author: Tohidul Islam

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