SmugMug

SmugMug is a private, paid image sharing and hosting platform founded in 2002 by Don and Chris MacAskill. Based in Mountain View, California, it offers a secure and customizable environment for users, from amateur to professional photographers, to upload, store, share, and sell their photos and videos. The platform provides various services, including image and video hosting, photo sharing tools, e-commerce capabilities for selling digital downloads and prints, and customizable websites for showcasing portfolios. SmugMug is dedicated to preserving photographic history, especially since acquiring Flickr in 2018. Operating on a subscription model, the company emphasizes privacy, security, and high-quality presentation, catering to photographers and visual artists who require reliable hosting and sales tools. SmugMug is also a certified benefit corporation, highlighting its commitment to social and environmental responsibility.