Do You Really Need a Website For Your Photography?

Double checking my website looks good and is functional on mobile as well as desktop.

In todays episode I’m sharing some quick and very actionable tips on how to create a better, more fun photography website. You might have a neglected website or maybe you don’t see the value in having one at all?! This episode will challenge that belief and also get you thinking more deeply about how a website can be game changing for your art or career.

I’ve been using Squarespace for nearly 3 years now and overtime my website has grown with me and is now a vital part of my photography career. I challenge you to start a 14 day free trial and start building a place online that you can control. When you are ready to launch you can use the code LUCYLUMEN to get 10% off as well!

For further guidance on the topic of building a website if you are a working or aspiring professional photographer I highly recommend watching this video by Scott from Tin House Studios.

A great example of well laid out, simple but impactful photography website is this one by Wesley Verhoeve.

For lot’s of cool website inspo check out the internet gems on the I Love Creatives website.

I quite like the way Evan Ranft has designed his website as well - this showcases his personal, commercial and personal brand/business well so a good one to look at if you are doing multiple things.

Check out Dan Rubin’s super cool contact form here and see if you can come up with a more inventive way to allow people to reach out to you!

Lauren Bamford is an Australian photographer who is incredible and her website is very unique and cool!

Jasmine Dowling is also another Aussie multi creative gal who has a killer website that really draws you in!

As always let me know your thought on this episode and if you feel inspired and want to start your own website head to this link to sign up to for a free Squarespace trial.