How to Build Your Own SmugMug
Replace SmugMug with a custom build. Create. Store. Share. Grow.
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 26 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 26 features
E-commerce(4 features)
Integrated sales tools for managing transactions and customer orders
Create promotional coupons and package deals for products
Sell digital downloads and print products directly to customers
100% satisfaction guarantee on all printed products
Integration(4 features)
Seamless uploading from Dropbox cloud storage
Seamless uploading and integration from Flickr
Integration plugin for Adobe Lightroom for seamless workflow
Integration plugin for Luminar photo editing software
Security(4 features)
Control who can view and access photos with custom settings
Add personal watermarks to photos for protection
Create secure galleries with password protection for client review
Prevent right-click downloading of photos from galleries
Website Builder(3 features)
Customize website branding and packaging with custom options
Create professional photography websites using drag-and-drop templates
Build websites without coding knowledge required
Client Management(2 features)
Manage customer information and interactions from a centralized dashboard
Allow clients to select and favorite photos from galleries
Storage(2 features)
Full support for RAW photo formats for professional photographers
Store unlimited photos with zero image compression and RAW file support
Analytics(1 features)
Track and analyze sales performance metrics
Automation(1 features)
Automatic photo uploading for MacOS and Windows
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