Overview
My digital photo gallery at a-k-holod-gallery.vercel.app showcases photography with a twist - every image displays its EXIF metadata (camera settings, lens info, location data). Built on the excellent exif-photo-blog project by Sam Becker.
Technology Stack
- Framework: Next.js (React + TypeScript)
- Styling: Tailwind CSS
- Database: PostgreSQL for photo metadata
- Hosting: Vercel for serverless deployment
- Features: Automatic EXIF extraction and display
Key Features
- Beautiful photo grid layout with responsive design
- Automatic EXIF data extraction and display
- Camera settings visible for each shot (aperture, shutter speed, ISO)
- Lens and camera body information
- Location data when available
- Fast image loading with Next.js Image optimization
Why EXIF Data Matters
For photography enthusiasts, understanding the technical details behind each shot is invaluable:
- Learn from camera settings used in different scenarios
- Understand lens characteristics
- Track gear usage over time
- Share the story behind each image