diff --git a/pkg/controller/photo/view.go b/pkg/controller/photo/view.go
index 01fbdbc..6ddb52a 100644
--- a/pkg/controller/photo/view.go
+++ b/pkg/controller/photo/view.go
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ func View() http.HandlerFunc {
 
 		// Is this a private photo and are we allowed to see?
 		isGranted := models.IsPrivateUnlocked(user.ID, currentUser.ID)
-		if !isGranted && !currentUser.IsAdmin {
+		if photo.Visibility == models.PhotoPrivate && !isGranted && !currentUser.IsAdmin {
 			templates.NotFoundPage(w, r)
 			return
 		}