This hot photography startup chose 22 of the most breathtaking photos from the last year - here they are

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VSCO is our go-to app for making our Instagram pictures stand out.

It gives you gorgeous filters and editing options that are far superior to Instagram's native ones. And it even has its own network that is essentially a more artistic and curated version of Instagram.

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Promoting beautiful photos is baked into VSCO's DNA, so it's no surprise that the company does a lot to help independent creatives. In 2013, VSCO launched its Artist Initiative, a $1 million scholarship fund that supports and showcases artists. This comes in forms like gallery exhibitions and books.

VSCO Artist Initiative recently released a best of 2015 selection of photos - some with titles and others untitled - and they are truly stunning.

You can see the entire collection of breathtaking photos below.