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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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
Greg Benz shares some interesting "developments" made possible by the latest HDR tools inside Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.
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.
Unlock the secrets to Tim Miller's photography success. Learn about branding, audience targeting, and leveraging technology for your own business growth.
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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
Chris Dahl-Bredine ventures into the high desert and mountains of New Mexico to see things from a bird’s-eye view.
Travel and adventure photographer Christopher Balladarez's life on the road brings him to the stunning Pacific Northwest.
Dive into the world of macro photography with Corrie White. From three-drop splashes to budget-friendly tips, unlock the secrets of liquid-droplet artistry.
Delve into Adobe's possible strategic move toward phasing out Lightroom Classic in favor of its cloud-centric counterpart.
Adventure photographer Kelsey Gray dives into the risks and rewards of capturing heart-pounding moments while climbing.
Glossy Finish, a sports-photography leader, thrives with SmugMug’s dynamic branding, customization, and strategic tools, serving 300K customers/year.
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!