If you’re a photographer, you need a website that shows off your stunning work and attracts the kind of clients you want to work with. 
This is true for all photographers – brand photographers, wedding photographers, family photographers, senior photographers, boudoir photographers… no matter your specialty, you need a website that does the heavy lifting for you when it comes to finding and booking new clients.

Why work with a web designer for photographers?

A great web designer will create a website that’s as impressive as your photography. Designers specialize in telling your visual story – using the right colors, shapes, designs, and layouts to draw your dream clients in and show them why they just have to work with you!

Simply having a website isn’t enough to stand out in today’s crowded marketplace. When there are dozens of other photographers in your area – you absolutely must look professional (no DIY websites here!) and on-brand if you want to build and grow a sustainable photography business. 

And when you work with a web designer for photographers, you can be confident your designer understands the ins and outs of your business. They know what matters to your clients, they know what needs to be included in your website, and they know how to make sure you don’t look like anyone else out there doing what you do.

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How do I choose the right web designer?

Always start with a deep dive into a potential designer’s portfolio or work examples. You can see how they design for different photographers’ brands and get a feel for how personalized their work is.

A few warning signs to look out for:

🚩They don’t have a portfolio or can’t show you any existing work

🚩Every design in their portfolio looks the same

🚩 You don’t vibe with any of their designs

Once you find a designer with a portfolio that shows you they have the design skills and aesthetic you’re into, make sure you take the time to talk to them! The design process can be in-depth and personal – so you need to make sure you have a personal connection with your designer. 

They don’t need to be your best friend, but you should feel comfortable talking to them about your business and feel confident they understand your brand and your goals for your website. 

Red flags to notice when connecting with a web designer:

🚩They won’t schedule an in-person call or insist on only communicating through email

🚩You have a hard time talking to them or feel uncomfortable on the call

🚩The designer talks over you or doesn’t ask any questions about you, your story, your business, or your brand

If you’ve found a web designer for photographers who has the skills and experience you want and is easy to talk to and connect with – you’re probably in good hands!

The final stage of your web designer search should include getting clear on the designer’s process, timeline, and budget. 

Be aware of:

🚩Unclear pricing or refusing to give a quote before signing a contract

🚩Vague timelines for project completion

🚩No contract to sign

🚩Unreasonable demands or expectations 

You’ve found your web designer for photographers… now what?

Congratulations! Finding a web designer who can bring your brand and vision to life with a strategic, professional website is a huge win. 

Remember that your web designer, though massively talented at what she does, is not a mind reader. The more specific you can be throughout the process, the better your results will be in the end!

Make sure you ask questions if you’re ever unclear about an expectation or due date. You don’t want to delay the web design process or end up paying for additional revisions because you didn’t understand your responsibilities.

Most web designers will ask you to:

• Fill out a brand questionnaire
• Talk through your website goals and vision on a planning call
• Share images and inspiration from websites or brands you like
• Provide professional copy and content for the website
• Provide professional brand photos for the website
• Give timely feedback and request reasonable revisions at specific stages of the website design project

Working with a web designer for photographers means trusting them to work their magic. It can be hard to let go of control when it comes to your own business, but you’ll get much better results when you can let go and trust your web designer!

(h3) Excited to connect with a web designer for photographers who gets it?

I’ve worked with dozens of photographers, designing powerful, strategic brands and websites that help them attract their dream clients, get more eyes on their businesses, and book more sessions. 

And I’d love to do the same for you! 
Click here to connect with me and see if I’m the web designer you’ve been searching for.