# SmugMug

> SmugMug is a family-owned photography subscription service that combines photo storage, private galleries, portfolio websites, digital delivery, and print and download sales. Founded in 2002 by Don and Chris MacAskill, it serves photography enthusiasts and working photographers worldwide and operates alongside Flickr under Awesome.

- **Founded:** 2002
- **Headquarters:** Mountain View, United States
- **Founders:** Don MacAskill (Co-founder and CEO), Chris MacAskill (Co-founder; historically President)
- **Products:** Direct, Portfolio, Pro, Enterprise, SmugMug Source
- **Notable:** Built a paid photography service despite free alternatives., Reached approximately 100,000 subscribers and US$12 million annual sales by the 2008 USA Today report., Acquired Flickr from Yahoo in April 2018; deal price undisclosed.

## Products & services

- **Direct** — Photo storage and digital delivery with privacy controls and Lightroom integration.
- **Portfolio** — Photo websites and sales of prints and downloads, with watermarking and order fulfillment.
- **Pro** — Commerce tools including multiple pricelists, coupons, packages, and client favoriting.
- **Enterprise** — Custom arrangements for studios, teams, institutions, and specialized volume requirements.
- **SmugMug Source** — A separately billed RAW-file storage and management add-on.
- **SmugMug apps and Lightroom integration** — Mobile and desktop tools for uploading, accessing, and organizing photography.

## Achievements

- Built a paid photography service despite free alternatives.
- Reached approximately 100,000 subscribers and US$12 million annual sales by the 2008 USA Today report.
- Acquired Flickr from Yahoo in April 2018; deal price undisclosed.
- Introduced SmugMug Source in July 2021.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Release notes report iOS Library upload improvements, Android interface changes, and fixes for gallery ZIPs, custom domains, checkout prices, and account payment updates.
- **2026-07** — Release notes describe fixes for print order delivery, gallery image-size generation, custom-domain certificates, and Organizer actions.
- **2026-06** — Revised privacy policy identifies the operator as Awes.me, Inc. d/b/a Awesome, formerly SmugMug, Inc.

## Links

- Website: https://www.smugmug.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/smugmug/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/SmugMug
- GitHub: https://github.com/smugmug
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SmugMugFilms
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smugmug/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmugMug

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