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Learn, get inspired, and keep up to date with all things SmugMug...and photography.
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.
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Are your sales slowing at markets, art fairs, and local galleries? You can reverse it to increase sales with these tips for figuring out what buyers want.
Dive into the world of macro photography with Corrie White. From three-drop splashes to budget-friendly tips, unlock the secrets of liquid-droplet artistry.
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!
Delve into Adobe's possible strategic move toward phasing out Lightroom Classic in favor of its cloud-centric counterpart.
Creating a photography package that keeps you above a 50% margin, adds upsells, and books more clients is easy. Here’s how to do it.
Elevate your Lightroom game with tips from photography guru Matt Kloskowski. Learn efficient flagging and organizational tricks for a more streamlined workflow.
Education
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We polled professional photographers and distilled years of knowledge into six simple steps to help your photography website be the best it can be.
This how-to guide provides important business strategies for scaling a photography business to increase revenue at a faster rate than costs.
Capture and share mouthwatering moments! Elevate your food photography with these expert tips. Create recipe cards to spread culinary joy.
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Easily and quickly generate unique download links for clients that are tailored to your access needs. Choose to provide unlimited or limited download access.
Launch your photo blog hassle-free on SmugMug! Follow this guide for a seamless setup, design, and social integration in 7 easy steps.
Photographers know how important a good impression is to doing business. Here’s how to help your website do the heavy lifting.
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’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.
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.