What's a SMUG?
Do you dream in megapixels? Would you consider giving up a kidney for a Canon 5D Mark II?
You're not weird. You're one of us.
And we think you'd fit right in at a SmugMug User Group (SMUG), a mug-to-mug gathering of photographers like you.
A SMUG is a place where you can learn, teach and meet up with other photographers who share your passion. It's also how we can tell you what's happening in our world and discover what's happening in yours. SMUGs are a great way to connect with other photographers and add a few weapons to your creative arsenal.
Things to Expect at a SMUG
We Talk: You'll get the naked truth straight from the source. We'll preview stuff in the pipeline like new features, bug fixes, and promotions.
You Talk: Guest speakers will light up the room with their wisdom for shooting great images and making money with photography.
We Listen: We hear your opinions about features and potential business deals we're considering. It's a bulletproof way to know we actually get your message, the way you wanted us to hear it, unfiltered and face-to-face.
Things You Will Never Do
• Open your wallet: Save your money for new gear. SMUGs are free.
• Sign up for anything: There are no commitments, no requirements and no vacation timeshare offers here.
• Hold hands and sing Kumbayah: We love ya... but not that much.
Things to bring to a SMUG
• Friends. Relatives. Strangers.
• Ideas: Good. Bad. Crazy.
• Toys: Make us drool.
How it Works
After the initial launch meetings, local volunteers will take over as SMUG Leaders. They will organize and announce monthly SMUGs times, locations and topics.
Peter Garr, Los Angeles SMUG leader.
See you there
Become a charter member and show up to the first SMUG meeting in your area. Or, if you would like to start a SMUG in your community, talk to Jeff about getting one going.
It's a great time to be Smug. Join in.
Robert Scoble at the Silicon Valley SMUG