Artifact Uprising
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Photography, Printing |
| Founded | October 2012 |
| Founder | Katie Thurmes, Jenna Walker, Matt Walker |
| Headquarters | Denver , United States |
| Products | Personalized photo books, prints, calendars, wooden boxes |
| Website | artifactuprising |
Artifact Uprising is an American enterprise that specializes in producing personalized photo books, prints, and a variety of other photographic products. Based in Denver, Colorado, the company is recognized for its commitment to premium materials and a clean, minimalist aesthetic.
History
Established in October 2012 by Katie Thurmes, Jenna Walker, and Matt Walker as a bespoke photo album printing service, Artifact Uprising experienced rapid growth after gaining popularity on Pinterest, where its sleek, minimalist photo books captured considerable attention.
In 2015, the brand earned a spot on Oprah's Favorite Things list. That year also marked its acquisition by VSCO. However, in 2017, the founding leadership reacquired the company with support from Digital Fuel Capital, restoring its ownership to Denver.
Platform
The platform provided by Artifact Uprising organizes photos into carefully designed layouts suitable for photo books, prints, and wall art. Sustainability is a key focus, with the use of recycled materials or paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council for pages and calendars crafted from beetle-kill pine.
In 2013, Artifact Uprising introduced a mobile app that allows customers to arrange images on their mobile devices and produce tangible items such as softcover and hardcover photo books, calendars, and wooden boxes made from beetle-kill pine.