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
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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
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
Improved SmugMug pricelists for the products you sell and squashed some bugs to improve performance this month!
Discover February's updates: streamlined folder sign-ups, a smoother buying experience, mobile app enhancements, and key bug fixes for a seamless workflow!
Boost engagement and sales with Gallery Sign-Ups & Coupon Banners! Plus, enjoy ever-smoother workflows with our latest iOS, Android, and macOS app updates.
Enhance your shopping experience with Collage and Thumbnail gallery styles and explore smoother app navigation, SEO improvements, and more with SmugMug.
Explore new shopping features and enhanced privacy settings on SmugMug. Enjoy top-notch browsing and bug-free navigation with our latest updates!
Boosted SEO, smoother Android experiences, ShutterScout search, Lightroom plug-in fixes, better multi-factor authentication, bug fixes, and more.