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.
All Posts
A discussion on SSDs, SDs, CFs, and HDs with OWC's very own Ian Stone.
Learn how to emphasize your products when viewed in the SmugMug lightbox. And learn the most impactful customizations to optimize for selling.
Join Smrithi Mohan, General Counsel at Awesome, as she shares her journey and celebrates International Women’s Day with the women of Awesome. #AccelerateAction
Alex Qian returns to his old stomping grounds—Chicago, the Windy City—in search of favorite spots and unexpected shots.
Chris Dahl-Bredine ventures into the high desert and mountains of New Mexico to see things from a bird’s-eye view.
Elevate your brand with watermarks on SmugMug. Learn how to create, customize, and apply them to your photos for professional identity.
Education
If you want to create powerful images that engage, you need to learn how to use juxtaposition.
Learn how to sustainably and successfully manage your finances and grow your photography business with these crucial guidelines.
Being featured in the media, especially local, brings work to your doorstep and builds credibility for your business. Here’s how to get your work featured.
Protect your photos and your income. Customize sharing options, use watermarks, and set pricing to control how your images are used and distributed.
Ready to take the guesswork out of choosing which photo gifts to list in your store, or upsell to clients? Check out our data-driven recommendations.
Secure your cherished phone photos on SmugMug. Use our mobile apps for auto-backup, or manually upload from your desktop. Don't lose memories; always back up!
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
%201.jpg)
iOS Auto Backup fixes, macOS uploader improvements, a Lightroom Classic plugin patch, Windows app updates, and bug fixes for HEIC uploads and video content blocks this month on SmugMug.
Mobile Library enhancements, fresh branding, Mac uploader stability, and bug fixes for video downloads and HEIC uploads this month on SmugMug.
SmugMug’s latest improvements include a whole host of mobile app improvements and bug fixes for raw image editing, sharing, and QR code downloads.
The latest SmugMug updates bring the Collect feature, crash-free mobile apps, reliable auto-uploads, and fixes for iOS, Android, and desktop tools.
Capturing Volcán de Fuego's eruptions, photographer Mike Mezeul II explores the power of volatile landscapes in SmugMug's film "Where the Fire Is."
SmugMug's Source offers unlimited RAW photo storage and organization for photographers, emphasizing an all-in-one solution at a monthly cost starting at $3.