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
Uncover SmugMug's versatile features to enhance your photography—from sports and family moments to business promotion and travel tales.
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.
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.
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Learn how photographers can use SmugMug to optimize digital downloads for a high-margin way to make more money from their work.
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
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.