Contributor Day Contributor Days are standalone days, frequently held before or after WordCamps but they can also happen at any time. They are events where people get together to work on various areas of https://make.wordpress.org/ There are many teams that people can participate in, each with a different focus. https://2017.us.wordcamp.org/contributor-day/ https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/ at WordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. Asia 2026 brought together a global community of WordPress contributors to collaborate, learn, and give back to the project. With participants from diverse backgrounds and experience levels, the day highlighted the open and inclusive spirit of the WordPress ecosystem. This year saw strong participation across teams, including the Photos Team, where contributors came together to support the growing WordPress Photo Directory.
Photos Team Overview
The Photos Team welcomed an enthusiastic group of contributors, creating a collaborative and beginner-friendly environment. A total of 40 contributors participated, including 31 new contributors who joined the team for the first time.
The session focused on helping participants understand how they can contribute to the Photo Directory, regardless of prior experience. From uploading images to reviewing submissions, contributors actively engaged in meaningful tasks that directly support the project.
Key Contributions & Achievements
During the Contributor Day, the Photos Team made significant progress in expanding and improving the Photo Directory:
- Photos uploaded: 76
- Photos reviewed: 57
- New contributors onboarded: 31
Contributors were guided through the submission and review process, ensuring that images met quality and licensing standards. The team also emphasized best practices for selecting and uploading photos, making it easier for participants to contribute confidently.
Team Experience
In-Person Table Leads:
- Mujeebu Rahman – @mujuonly
- Nilesh Madanarao Shiragave – @snilesh
The Photos Team stood out as an accessible entry point for new contributors. Experienced contributors and facilitators provided hands-on guidance, helping newcomers quickly get started and feel comfortable participating.
The collaborative atmosphere encouraged questions, discussions, and shared learning. New contributors gained a clear understanding of how their contributions make an impact, while returning contributors helped maintain quality and consistency across submissions.
Acknowledgment
A big thank you to all contributors who participated in the Photos Team during Contributor Day:
@kkishan, @jackson23m, @chaitanyabadave, @digantparmar, @tejassuthar2547, @roopa1ashok, @sagar1412, @jevin2618, @sreerag7, @manjunathmm, @sagarwpvip, @mrshivamgiri, @jyoti197, @binita02, @sonalithakkar20, @ugnebrusokaite, @ruchitajaviya, @ninjachandel, @akrutidoshi, @akshalitejani, @hk1993, @riya1801, @abdullah17, @hitesh333, @unnatishah, @miteshru, @jigarkahar, @nirmalgour45, @sanjanatandel, @sparshkharya153
Special thanks to @mbigul, @ajithrn who joined the table for moderation at the venue and @yamchhetri for joining online.
Contributor Buddies
We had 3 contributor buddies at the event. @abhiramrg, @snehal5774, @sham2929 Thank you all!
Your time, effort, and enthusiasm play an important role in growing the WordPress Photo Directory and supporting the broader community.
If your name is missing, please drop a message in the #photos Slack channel so we can make sure you’re recognized. Every contribution counts, and we want to celebrate each one.
What’s Next?
Contributor Day may be over, but your journey with the Photos Team doesn’t have to be. The WordPress Photo Directory is always open, and every approved photo adds to a growing library that WordPress users around the world rely on.
Here’s how to stay involved:
The WordPress project grows through the people who show up — and you showed up. Thank you for being part of WordCamp Asia 2026 and for helping make the web a little more open, one photo at a time.
Share Feedback about Contributor Day
We’d love to be able to improve and share in anything that went well for our Contributor Days, so please take a moment to fill out this Contributor Day Attendee Feedback Form when you get the chance!
Thank you to @nilovelez for helping review this post.
