Reasons to start a free trial with SmugMug photo sharing

SmugMug is my favorite photo sharing site on the net. I have tried them all and still have an account open with many of them (cause that’s what I do… review stuff like this).

While SmugMug may have the silliest name out there, I feel its a great balance between fun photo sharing and professional looking photo gallery. Lets take a look at some of the great qualities you can find by starting your FREE Trial of Smugmug!

Unlimited photo storage
Safe and Secure. All of your photos are automatically backed up by Amazon.com’s data-center
You own site (yourname.smugmug.com)
Access to your photos anytime via online downloads or order a DVD
Customize everything on Smugmug, from changing colors to setting your own prices!
Order prints, gifts, or enlargements easily of any image in your gallery.
You photos are always there. Some sites will delete your images if you do not purchase prints. Not SmugMug
Great looking galleries to customize your presentation and look
Password Protect your individual galleries or entire site. Hide certain photos from certain people
Block downloading of images to protect copyrights
Three levels of subscription options to meet different needs. (The Standard edition has everything I need)
Full resolution of your images available to view/download
Create full screen slide shows
Great support answers your emails quickly
Join groups and forums to show off your photos.
No Ads displayed on your site or Spam
Visitors do not have to register to view or comment on photos
All photos display great from small (iPhone) to large (huge monitors or projectors)
Great apps are available for almost every device to add, tag, and import directly into your gallery. (iPhone, iPhoto, Picasa, Photoshop, Aperture, Lightroom, more)
Import and share high quality video (power subscription)
Set prices and sell your images (pro subscription)
Your photos look better on SmugMug (I really think they do!)

Why pay for photo sharing when you can get it free elsewhere? I have a free account with several sharing sites such as flickr.com. I honestly have not found a free site that compares to the level of service and professional showcase that SmugMug.com provides. SmugMug is perfect for any professional or amature photographer. It’s worth the small annual fee to show off and protect your best photo’s.