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If you want to create powerful images that engage, you need to learn how to use juxtaposition.
Adventure photographer Kelsey Gray dives into the risks and rewards of capturing heart-pounding moments while climbing.
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.
Discover how SmugMug's SEO updates led to a 140% increase in indexed pages and 31% more image-search impressions.
Protect your photos and your income. Customize sharing options, use watermarks, and set pricing to control how your images are used and distributed.
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
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.
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.
Enhance sports portraits with Levi Sim's tips: Master camera settings, shoot passionate subjects, and employ varied techniques and lighting for memorable shots.
Michael Shainblum journeys to capture the stunning San Francisco skyline in his signature time-lapse style.
A discussion on SSDs, SDs, CFs, and HDs with OWC's very own Ian Stone.
Alex Qian returns to his old stomping grounds—Chicago, the Windy City—in search of favorite spots and unexpected shots.
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.