Share Your View From the Road.
Your photos, route intel, and stories help us map the real world of driving. Get credited and become part of the TruePhotoPaper project.
Help Other Drivers
Your tips make the road safer and more predictable for the community.
Showcase Your Work
We give full credit, linking to your social media or portfolio where possible.
Build the Atlas
Contribute to a unique visual library of the world’s most important routes.
Our Content Wishlist
We’re looking for authentic, practical content that tells a story or solves a problem.
Route Photos
Clear, well-composed shots of rest areas, toll plazas, tricky intersections, or notable weather conditions.
Route Intel
New restrictions, unlisted parking spots, toll price changes, or significant road quality updates.
Dashcam Footage
Short, high-quality clips of notable events (e.g., close calls, complex merges) for our case studies.
Sketches & Diagrams
Your own hand-drawn sketch of a confusing interchange or a better layout for a rest area.
Visual Guidelines
Do
- Submit high-resolution files
- Use landscape (horizontal) format
- Ensure subject is in focus
- Shoot in good, natural light
Don’t
- Send blurry or pixelated images
- Submit vertical videos
- Use heavy filters or watermarks
- Send screenshots of other media
Tip & Data Guidelines
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Be Specific: Include road numbers, mile markers, cities, and states. -
Add Context: Note the time of day, date, and any relevant conditions (weather, traffic). -
Provide Proof: If you can, include a photo of a sign, GPS coordinates, or a dashcam screenshot.
How It Works
Gather Your Files
Collect your photos, video clips, or notes.
Provide Details
Include credit name, date/location, and a brief description.
What Happens Next?
Our editorial team—Iris and Máté—reviews every submission for accuracy, quality, and relevance to our projects. We’re a small team, so we can’t respond to everyone, but we deeply appreciate every single submission. If your content is selected, we will contact you before publication.
Credit & Recognition
If we feature your work, you get full credit. We will proudly display your name or social handle on the published image, map, or article. Your contribution becomes a permanent part of our visual atlas.
The Fine Print: Content Permissions
By sending us your content, you confirm that you are the original creator and grant TruePhotoPaper a non-exclusive license to use, edit, and publish it across our platforms. You will always retain the copyright to your work.
Contributor Spotlight
“I sent in this shot of the Brenner Pass to show the traffic buildup on Tuesday mornings. Glad it could help others plan their trip.”
