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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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Bella Kotak, a fantasy portrait artist, says try everything, embrace imperfections, and never fear experimentation—playfulness can lead to magical shots.
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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.
Join Smrithi Mohan in celebrating World IP Day, the power of sustainable development goals, and changing the world with the power of photography.
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.
Education
Master the art of photography with tips from the pros. From aperture sweet spots to post-processing secrets, elevate your skills overnight!
Sports photography isn’t just about fast shutter speeds and burst mode, it’s about capturing emotion. Here are 6 tips to do it perfectly each time.
Are you ready to learn the art of color grading? From color correction and saturation, to the tools needed, here’s your go-to guide.
Navigate your camera's nuances! Avoid exposure missteps, master focus, and maximize each shot. Pro tips for all skill levels.
Maximize your photography business! Learn how to leverage SmugMug tools for sales success.
Ever wanted to make sure every shoot you have is smooth? Check out what some SmugMug pros had to say about what to say to clients when you want perfect results.
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.