Web Design for Photographers
A Portfolio Website That Does Your Work Justice
Your photography speaks for itself — but only if people can see it. A portfolio website isn't just a gallery. It's your brand, your style, your professionalism, and the reason a client chooses you over the photographer with a cheaper Squarespace template. When your work is this good, it deserves a website built specifically for how people browse, choose, and book photographers.
of couples research photographers online before booking their wedding
judge a photographer's skill by the quality of their website, not just their photos
how long a visitor spends before deciding if your style matches what they want
What a Photographer's Website Actually Needs
Portfolio is EVERYTHING
Your gallery needs to load fast, display beautifully on any screen, and be organised in a way that lets visitors find the type of work they're looking for. Wedding, portrait, commercial, events — curated collections, not a dump of every photo you've ever taken. Quality over quantity, always.
Style galleries that attract the right clients
Don't just show 'weddings' — show moody editorial weddings, bright and airy celebrations, intimate elopements. Your style IS your brand. Clients are looking for a photographer whose aesthetic matches their vision. Curated galleries help the right clients find you.
Booking and packages made clear
What do you offer? What's included? Half-day, full-day, album, number of edited images, turnaround time. Potential clients comparison-shop — the photographer who clearly explains their packages (even without exact prices) gets more enquiries than the one who says 'contact for details'.
Client gallery access
If you use Pic-Time, Pixieset, ShootProof, or CloudSpot — integrate it into your website. A 'Client Login' or 'View Your Gallery' button gives returning clients easy access and shows new visitors that you have a professional delivery system.
SEO for '[type] photographer [location]'
The searches that matter: 'wedding photographer Kent', 'newborn photographer London', 'commercial photographer Manchester'. Each type of photography you offer should have its own page targeting these exact searches. This is how you get found by clients who are actively looking to book.
Recommended Site Structure
This fits our Business plan (£749). Photographers wanting separate pages per genre, a blog for SEO, or detailed session guides typically choose Premium (£1,249).
What Does It Cost?
Starter
Up to 3 pages — portfolio highlights, about, contact. Gets your best work online with a professional presentation.
Business
Up to 7 pages — homepage, genre galleries, about, packages, client access, contact. What most photographers choose.
Premium
Up to 12 pages — individual genre pages, blog, session guides, full SEO targeting '[type] photographer [location]'.
Common Questions
Will my photos load quickly even with lots of high-res images?
Yes. We use modern image formats (WebP/AVIF), lazy loading, responsive sizing, and CDN delivery to ensure your gallery loads fast on any device. Your photos will look stunning without making visitors wait. Fast loading isn't just nice — it's essential. Google penalises slow sites in search rankings.
Can you integrate with my client gallery platform?
Absolutely. We integrate with Pic-Time, Pixieset, ShootProof, CloudSpot, and most other client gallery platforms. A 'View Your Gallery' button links directly to your delivery platform. Clean, professional, seamless.
How much does a photographer's website cost?
Starter is £349 for a simple portfolio with your best work. Business (£749) is what most photographers choose — genre-specific galleries, packages page, about, and client gallery access. Premium (£1,249) adds a blog (great for wedding SEO), individual session guides, and comprehensive local SEO.
I already have a Squarespace/Wix site — why switch?
Template sites work for getting started, but they limit your brand. Every photographer on Squarespace uses the same 5 templates — your site looks like everyone else's. A custom site gives you unique design, faster loading, better SEO, and a presentation that matches the quality of your actual work.
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