The Lens Monthly.
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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Discover winning strategies in sports photography, from capturing dynamic shots to effective marketing and sales techniques.
Customize privacy on SmugMug! From public to private, password protection, and private sharing, control who sees your photos.
Get your clients and customers access to your photos faster, easier, and more streamlined than ever with SmugMug’s Events feature.
Discover the thrilling world of action photography with Richard Burley, founder of Epic Action Imagery. Learn about his journey and tips for success.
Heidi Anderson, the visionary behind Legacy Livestock Imaging, shares her journey capturing the essence of rural America. Learn from her photography wisdom.
Capture precious moments with newborn photography expert Erika Seress. Learn her journey, photography tips, and advice for SmugMug beginners.
Education
Underexposure happens, but good news: it's easier to fix underexposure than overexposure. Here are the causes, the ways to prevent it, and the ways to edit it.
SmugMug packages are the perfect tool for professional photographers like you to offer curated bundles of photo prints and digital copies to your clients.
Mother's Day is a great time to boost your photography sales. We've put together this toolkit to help you do just that, with advice and ideas to grow your photo
Backlinks can help you build more local business, bring buyers to your print pages, build your brand, and grow your revenue. Here are 5 ways to get them.
Less isn’t always more when it comes to pricing your photography. Our pros weigh in on how charging what you’re worth can go a long way toward earning it.
SmugMug equips you with everything you need to make dynamic, custom photo galleries and pages to showcase and sell your photography. Here’s how.
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
New print lab partnership with Fujifilm, a new image processing engine, updates to Photo Sites, and so much more!
Gallery Pre-Release boosts revenue 25%! Plus: smarter dashboards, smoother uploads, and faster tools across web, iOS, Android, and desktop.
Discover a fresh holiday approach from SmugMug! No discounts, just unwavering support for photographers.
SmugMug acquires This Week in Photo (TWiP) and its Editor-in-Chief Frederick Van Johnson. The move aims to connect, inspire, and educate photographers globally.
New photo products, updated app versions, squashing of bugs, and more! Read on for the latest updates from SmugMug.
Reflect on 2023 with SmugMug: Mobile empowerment, sales tools, improved stats, search upgrades, and strengthened security. Exciting plans for 2024!