The balance: beautiful and fast
Photographers face a specific website problem. Big, high-quality images are the point, but huge files make pages slow, especially on phones. A well-built site uses properly sized, compressed images, loads galleries as visitors scroll and still looks crisp. That's the difference between a visitor who scrolls through your work and one who leaves before the page finishes loading.
What a photographer's site needs
- A focused portfolio. Show your best work by category, such as weddings, portraits, events, products or real estate, with fewer, stronger images instead of everything you've shot.
- Packages and pricing, or a clear way to get one. Many clients leave if they can't tell the price range. Starting prices and what's included help the right clients contact you.
- An inquiry form with useful questions. Date, location, type of session and how they heard about you.
- About page with a face. People hire a person, so show yours and explain your style.
- Reviews and testimonials with permission. Link to Google reviews and use real quotes only.
- Usage and licensing information. Explain what clients receive, how delivery works and how long galleries stay available.
Protecting your work
Add a copyright notice and consider watermarking or serving smaller preview images. Get written permission from clients before featuring them, and from venues or vendors if your contract requires it.
Being found locally
Many photography clients search for a local photographer by city and type of session. A page for each main type of work, with real examples and the area you cover, helps. Pair that with a complete Google Business Profile and the right category. See our profile checklist and the website checklist.
Pricing
One-time websites start at $499, and the Premium Website is $1,299. Managed plans start at $249/mo. See pricing, or build a free demo.