http://blogs.smugmug.com/pros Got sales? Sat, 20 Sep 2008 03:12:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en You've been asking for metallic prints, and today we added 'em, 11 different sizes :D Poke around the catalog, you'll see that we also added new 3:2 ratio and also square ratio, canvas sizes! And a few cool gift items, as well. Don't forget, you'll need to set prices ... http://blogs.smugmug.com/pros/2008/09/19/new-products-added/ If you use your own custom domain (like mine at Moon River Photography) on your SmugMug site, you'll want to check out this thread on Dgrin for some very important changes that are happening now. We'll also be announcing this via release notes, and QuickNews. http://blogs.smugmug.com/pros/2008/07/22/heads-up-custom-host-name-changes-coming/ SmugMug is proud to be sponsoring two photo contests that offer up some nice booty, and also some serious recognition to the winners! The Pop Photo Contest: Show us your Skills - Enter Now! Here is your chance to gain recognition in The 15th Annual Popular Photography Photo Contest and ... http://blogs.smugmug.com/pros/2008/07/09/smugmug-sponsors-photo-contests/ We get the question a lot at the the help desk: "How do I hide the feeds button?" Don't do it! If you are a pro, use the feeds to your advantage. Google loves the feeds, for example. I just searched for "Sierras Workshop" and ... http://blogs.smugmug.com/pros/2008/07/05/repeat-after-me-feeds-are-our-friends/ We get this question at our help desk all the time: "HELP!!!! I thought I was protected, but so-and-so was able to get a copy of my photo from SmugMug! What Happened?????" Right click protection is a mild deterrent, and it's one part of your overall image security on ... http://blogs.smugmug.com/pros/2008/07/04/right-click-protection-and-image-security/ We're hopeful to implement coupons real soon. Come on over to Dgrin and weigh in with your comments, suggestions and feedback. Thanks! http://blogs.smugmug.com/pros/2008/06/30/got-coupons/ We're soon to be making some changes to our shopping cart, and we'd love your feedback! You can see screenshots and more, here on Digital Grin. Thanks! http://blogs.smugmug.com/pros/2008/06/22/give-us-some-shopping-cart-feedback/ Some of you are weekenders, making a few extra bucks in the field you're passionate about. Some of you are full-time. Either way, post processing remains a big part of our job as professionals. Don't worry, if you don't get it right for some reason, in post, because, ... http://blogs.smugmug.com/pros/2007/06/28/smugmug-service/ Guys, let's face it: Color, color management, and skin tones are make or break for us. It's essentially right behind "too-dark" as the number one reason why prints get rejected. Complicate matters with a wedding, where every shot is going to not only be scrutinized closely by the ... http://blogs.smugmug.com/pros/2007/02/18/one-third-of-the-job/ A new year is upon us. Let us resolve to: Improve our technique at time of shoot, so that we get the best possible image. Remember that photography is all about the light. Not post images for sale that are out of focus, too-dark, or otherwise flawed. Put our email addresses and contact ... http://blogs.smugmug.com/pros/2006/12/27/smugmug-pro-new-years-resolutions/