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Photography Website Design That Books Clients

Your images tell stories. Your website should tell yours — with a portfolio that stops scrolling and a booking flow that starts conversations.

$3,500
average wedding photography package in the US
— The Knot
91%
of couples research photographers online before booking
— WeddingWire
53%
of visitors leave if a page takes more than 3 seconds to load
— Google

Photographers are judged by their portfolio, but they're hired through their website. A stunning photography website design that loads fast, displays your work beautifully, and makes booking effortless is the difference between a full calendar and crickets.

Photography websites are portfolio websites first and business websites second. But most photographers get the order wrong — they obsess over the gallery and neglect the booking flow, the pricing information, and the SEO that actually brings clients to the site.

We build photography websites where the portfolio is the hero and the business is the engine. Full-bleed image galleries that load fast, organized by session type, with smooth navigation.

Booking and pricing pages convert portfolio admirers into paying clients. We design session guides that explain what each package includes, what to expect, and how to book.

SEO for photographers is local and specific. "Wedding photographer [city]," "headshot photographer near me," "newborn photography [city]" — these searches drive business, and each one needs a dedicated page.

Image optimization is critical and most photographer websites get it wrong. Beautiful portfolio galleries that take 8 seconds to load send visitors running. We compress and serve images in modern formats (WebP/AVIF) with lazy loading — your portfolio looks stunning without the wait.

Client preparation guides set you apart from every other photographer with a Squarespace template. "What to wear for your engagement session," "how to prepare for a headshot session," "newborn photography session tips" — these pages demonstrate professionalism and rank for informational searches.

Switched from Squarespace to Foundersites and my inquiries doubled. The galleries load way faster, the session guides answer questions before clients even ask, and I'm actually ranking for 'Dallas wedding photographer' now.

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Taylor K.
Taylor Knox Photography, Dallas

What Your Photography Website Needs

Every photography website should have these. If yours is missing any, you're leaving money on the table.

Portfolio galleries organized by session type
Fast image loading (WebP, lazy loading)
Session packages and pricing pages
Online booking or inquiry form
Client preparation guides
Blog with real session features
Instagram feed integration
Local SEO pages by specialty
Testimonials from real clients
Contact info — prominent and easy

What's Included in Your Photography Website

Full-screen portfolio galleries
Session type and package pages
Online booking and inquiry forms
Client preparation guides
Blog for SEO and storytelling
Instagram feed integration
Client proofing gallery links
Local SEO pages by specialty

Foundersites vs. Agency vs. DIY

How we stack up for photography website design.

Feature Foundersites Agency DIY Builder
Price $999 flat $2,000-$5,000 $0-$300 + time
Delivery 5-7 days 4-8 weeks 20+ hours
Image Speed Optimized (WebP/lazy) Usually yes Often slow
Session Guides Included Extra Build yourself
Local SEO Specialty pages Monthly retainer Manual
Booking Integrated Included Plugin needed

Your Photography Website: $999

Complete, professional photography website design. Mobile responsive, SEO optimized, and built to convert. No hidden fees.

Photography Website Design FAQ

Will my photos load fast?
Image optimization is a top priority. We compress and serve images in modern formats with lazy loading so your portfolio looks stunning without slow load times.
Can clients book sessions online?
We integrate with booking tools so clients can view your availability and book. For photographers who prefer inquiries first, we build detailed inquiry forms.
Can I organize my portfolio by category?
Galleries are organized by session type — weddings, portraits, commercial, etc. Visitors browse the work relevant to what they're looking for.
How much does a photographer website cost?
$999 flat. Portfolio, booking, session guides, local SEO — everything included.
Can I show session pricing?
Session guides and investment pages can show packages, pricing, and what's included. You decide how much pricing detail to display.
Do you build client prep guides?
Preparation guides for each session type set you apart and rank for searches like 'what to wear for engagement photos.'
Will my website help me rank for wedding photographer searches?
Specialty pages for weddings, portraits, headshots, and newborns each target specific local searches.
Can I embed my Instagram?
Instagram feed integration keeps your site current with your latest shoots.
Do you support client proofing galleries?
We can link to your proofing platform (Pixieset, ShootProof, etc.) so clients access their galleries from your website.
Can I have a blog for sessions?
Blog posts featuring real sessions are great for SEO and give clients a preview of the experience. We set up the blog structure.

Ready to Launch Your Photography Website?

Professional website development. One price. No surprises. Just results.

Get Your Website — $999