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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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.
Uncover SmugMug's versatile features to enhance your photography—from sports and family moments to business promotion and travel tales.
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.
When natural light won’t work or isn’t enough, strobe lighting can be your saving grace. Here’s your official guide to strobe photography.
Education
Ensure perfect prints with this file-prep checklist! Learn about image size, shape, borders, color accuracy, and more from our in-house print experts.
Wondering how to add products, change profit margins, and run package promotions on SmugMug? This article, part 1 of a 4-part series, will get you started.
Want to build coupons, limited-time offers, and BOGO deals to drive photo sales? This article, part 2 of a 4-part series, will get you going.
Your style is part of your brand, and your customers will notice that first when hunting for a photographer. Learn how to perfect your style and keep growing.
Elevate your SmugMug site's branding! Customize error pages to enhance your visitors’ experience. Read tips to create a uniquely branded online presence.
Your clients are hungry for your photos, and digital downloads are a simple, profitable way to get your images into the hands of the people who want them.
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 Capture One plug-in, new cart payment options, updated apps, bug fixes, and more!
A fresh approach to our features on smugmug.com, plus the handy updates and fixes you know and love.
New visual cropping guide, better controls for your SmugMug website, and a whole lot of bug squashing.
Improve your sales with lightning-fast shopping, and enjoy new perks for photographers. Boost your business now!
Updates to our iOS and Android mobile apps, changes to deprecated features, and lots of bug squashing.
A brand-new dashboard, smoother uploads, and smarter tools—this month’s updates make your workflow faster, clearer, and more connected.