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
Reflect on 2023 with SmugMug: Mobile empowerment, sales tools, improved stats, search upgrades, and strengthened security. Exciting plans for 2024!
Join Smrithi Mohan, General Counsel at Awesome, as she shares her journey and celebrates International Women’s Day with the women of Awesome. #AccelerateAction
The SmugMug app for iOS will revolutionize your photography workflow thanks to our newest integration with Apple Shortcuts!
From helping your photography business grow to telling your amazing stories, read about what we at SmugMug were up to in 2022 and what’s to come in 2023!
Discover how SmugMug's SEO updates led to a 140% increase in indexed pages and 31% more image-search impressions.
SmugMug powers the business of photography. Read about the six areas we're focused on to help you grow you and your business in 2024 and 2025.