The organization was founded in 2004 by its editor Jim Casper,[4][5][6][better source needed] who moved its editorial offices to Paris[7] from Berkeley in 2005.

As of 2018, its staff is spread across Amsterdam, Berkeley, California and other locations around the world.

[1] Will Coldwell, writing in The Independent in 2013, described LensCulture as one of the ten best photography websites, calling it a "definitive resource for anyone who wants to keep up with the latest trends and debates in contemporary photography.

"[8] Critic Sean O'Hagan, writing in The Guardian in 2012, listed it among the eight best photography websites or online publications, calling it "one of the most authoritative and wide-ranging sites.

Furthermore, award-winners have been screened at the Voies Off Festival at Rencontres d'Arles in Arles, France 2014.