The Lens Monthly.
Learn, get inspired, and keep up to date with all things SmugMug...and photography.
The latest SmugMug updates include Lightroom Classic workflow fixes, improved iOS and Android performance, and smoother gallery management across the board.
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Jay Ford, a visual creator, captures raw emotion. He encourages photographers to follow their hearts and create meaningful stories.
Lizzy Gadd shares her photography journey and tips: focus on mood, be in the moment, break rules creatively, and don't be afraid to skip a photo.
You don’t have to go “salesy” or sacrifice your art to sell more prints–try one simple naming convention to drive purposeful sales of your shots.
Andy Best shares tips for elevating outdoor photography: take time to enjoy the moment, get out of your comfort zone, and go where the story takes you.
New photo products, updated app versions, squashing of bugs, and more! Read on for the latest updates from SmugMug.
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Privately sharing your SmugMug galleries, folders, and pages with your clients is easy.
Education
Ready to show off your photography? Put your shots in the spotlight in record time with this handy step-by-step guide to building a photo site on SmugMug.
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Never compromise on quality when it comes to storing and sharing your photos on SmugMug.
Client downloads are an exciting SmugMug feature that allow you to offer photo downloads to your clients as part of your photography packages.
Guest writer and professional photographer Varina Patel weighs in on how to keep your customer at the forefront of your mind the next time you're out shooting.
Ready to begin making more money as a real estate photographer, especially when slow season hits? Here are some creative ways to keep revenue flowing.
Transform your selfies into creative self-portraits. From background choice to mastering gear, dive into the art of self-portraiture with 10 essential tips.
Inspiration
Mike Mezeul II, a nature photographer, shares tips: Look deeper for a compelling story, get uncomfortable for unique perspectives, and seize opportunities.
You don’t need to fly to Africa or the Amazon for unique landscape photos and wildlife, you can find them in your backyard. Here’s how.
Greg Benz shares some interesting "developments" made possible by the latest HDR tools inside Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.
Unlock the secrets to Tim Miller's photography success. Learn about branding, audience targeting, and leveraging technology for your own business growth.
Optimize your wedding photography business with insights from seasoned pro Lee Morris. Learn how to enhance client satisfaction, save time, and boost revenue.
Mike "Sharky" James, Alastair Jolly, and Frederick Van Johnson discuss our favorites from Adobe Max 2023.
News
SmugMug Development Lab, improved security for your account, helping your site be discovered, and more! Learn what we were up to these past few months.
This month we focused on cross-platform UX, backend upgrades for better account/order management, mobile UI/UX improvements, and bug fixes for reliability.
Making more money from your photos, improved tools for your website, and lots of bug squashing.
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New features & fixes on SmugMug: improved security, better Android grid view, enhanced product descriptions, holiday ornaments, and more!
Maximize sales on SmugMug this holiday season with our latest improvements to the shop and gallery features.
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Get personalized expert guidance, improved iOS photo management, seamless Lightroom publishing, and clearer profit tracking in SmugMug's September update.