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.
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.
What Your Photography Website Needs
Every photography website should have these. If yours is missing any, you're leaving money on the table.
What's Included in Your Photography Website
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?
Can clients book sessions online?
Can I organize my portfolio by category?
How much does a photographer website cost?
Can I show session pricing?
Do you build client prep guides?
Will my website help me rank for wedding photographer searches?
Can I embed my Instagram?
Do you support client proofing galleries?
Can I have a blog for sessions?
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