Kat Eltzroth Photography
Splashy graphics and fun images make this a youthful website that has an energetic and fun feeling to it. A rolling gallery of images gives you examples of her work without having to move from the home page. The website is personal, and you feel like you have a connection with the photographer. Use this website as an example of using graphics and images to connect with your visitors and setting a fun and exciting mood.
Simon Case Photography
The use of only text on the home page is an effective alternative to images. The quotes on the page are about photography and make you want to see what else is on the website. The rest of the website uses white space and images to create a very stunning effect. You can see what the photographer can do without it being cluttered. This website is an example of a very clean yet effective design that is not over done.
Michael Hargrave Photography
This website has a home page that uses images and an effect that feels as if you are looking at photos in your hands. The use of dark gray really makes the photographs stand out, putting the focus on them and not the web page design. His photographs are in galleries and arranged in a grid fashion. You can enlarge each photograph to see it more clearly. Use this website as an example of making your design take a backseat to your photos.
Nine in Time
Use of images as navigational tools and a very creative home page earn this photography website a slot in the list. A tree has images of galleries arranged on the branches that you can click on to move through the website. A navigation bar is also available in text on the bottom of the page to use to make navigation very simple. A rolling gallery of his photographs is also on the home page that you can click onto to enlarge. A very well-designed an attractive website; you can use it as an example of creative yet useful navigation techniques.
History Studios
This website has a definite old time feeling to it because of the use of graphics and colors. You have your choice of entering the Old Time photos or Modern photo sections. In the Old Time photos section, dark, rich colors and graphics give the Web pages a feeling of history, while the Modern photo section is more streamlined and current. You can tell immediately which section you are in. You can use this photography website as an example of using color, graphics, and image to set the tone of the website.
Tine Poppe Photography & Design
This website is all about portraits and people. You can tell this by the home page and the use of striking photos on the subsequent pages. The focus is on the pictures and the in-your-face style of the website design is very effective. Use this website as an example of letting your photos do the talking for you. Because the website is sparse on text, your focus is drawn to the engaging photographs of his subjects.
Rebecca Nurick Photography
This website has a gritty urban feeling to it that is conveyed by the use of black and white photographs and the use of the mixture of black and white space. Like most good photography websites, it brings your focus more onto the images and less on the design of the website. Very easy to use, with each photo able to be enlarged, this is an example of simple design and how to use black to create an urban mood to a website.
Cécile Maillard Photography
In stark contrast to the last website, this one has an airy feeling to it. The images convey a relaxed feeling, and the text is written in a pretty font that is still easy to read. Although the website is in French, it is easy for anyone to understand what is happening on the pages. Use this website as an example of an international website that anyone can understand.
All of these photography websites make use of the images and graphics to create a certain mood. They all have easy navigation and clearly-written content. A Flash website is your best tool for making a stunning photography studio website. Study these examples and pick out the features and design elements that you like to make your website memorable.
