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.
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SmugMug’s powerful QR-code tool allows photographers to quickly share access with clients or potential buyers without copying or remembering long URLs.
When the creative photography juices slow down, don’t panic! Just try one of these ten tips.
You don’t have to go “salesy” or sacrifice your art to sell more prints–try one simple naming convention to drive purposeful sales of your shots.
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Privately sharing your SmugMug galleries, folders, and pages with your clients is easy.
Offering coupons is a powerful strategy that can provide numerous benefits for you and your photography clients. SmugMug makes offering coupons a snap.
Your photography deserves to be seen. Here’s how to use the tools on SmugMug to do just that—and help you sell more in the process.
Inspiration
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.
Explore the captivating world of aerial and landscape photography with Andy Yeung. Discover his unique perspective on Hong Kong's urban landscapes.
Karen Hutton shares her photography philosophy: express yourself, stay true to your expression, and continually learn, forget, create, and repeat.
Jay Ford, a visual creator, captures raw emotion. He encourages photographers to follow their hearts and create meaningful stories.
News
This month we focused on cross-platform UX, backend upgrades for better account/order management, mobile UI/UX improvements, and bug fixes for reliability.
Making more money from your photos, improved tools for your website, and lots of bug squashing.
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New features & fixes on SmugMug: improved security, better Android grid view, enhanced product descriptions, holiday ornaments, and more!
Maximize sales on SmugMug this holiday season with our latest improvements to the shop and gallery features.
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Get personalized expert guidance, improved iOS photo management, seamless Lightroom publishing, and clearer profit tracking in SmugMug's September update.
New partnerships and an enhanced mobile shopping experience for iOS and Android. Breathe easy with bug-free browsing!