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.
Education
If you want to create powerful images that engage, you need to learn how to use juxtaposition.
Learn how to sustainably and successfully manage your finances and grow your photography business with these crucial guidelines.
Being featured in the media, especially local, brings work to your doorstep and builds credibility for your business. Here’s how to get your work featured.
Protect your photos and your income. Customize sharing options, use watermarks, and set pricing to control how your images are used and distributed.
Ready to take the guesswork out of choosing which photo gifts to list in your store, or upsell to clients? Check out our data-driven recommendations.
Secure your cherished phone photos on SmugMug. Use our mobile apps for auto-backup, or manually upload from your desktop. Don't lose memories; always back up!
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
Mobile Library enhancements, fresh branding, Mac uploader stability, and bug fixes for video downloads and HEIC uploads this month on SmugMug.
SmugMug’s latest improvements include a whole host of mobile app improvements and bug fixes for raw image editing, sharing, and QR code downloads.
The latest SmugMug updates bring the Collect feature, crash-free mobile apps, reliable auto-uploads, and fixes for iOS, Android, and desktop tools.
Capturing Volcán de Fuego's eruptions, photographer Mike Mezeul II explores the power of volatile landscapes in SmugMug's film "Where the Fire Is."
SmugMug's Source offers unlimited RAW photo storage and organization for photographers, emphasizing an all-in-one solution at a monthly cost starting at $3.
SmugMug Development Lab, improved security for your account, helping your site be discovered, and more! Learn what we were up to these past few months.