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.
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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
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.