Mike's photo
website redesign
Client Needs
Mike’s Photo came to me with a website that was no longer functioning properly; photos weren’t loading, galleries were broken, and key content like image sliders and session details were no longer visible.
She wanted a fresh start:
- A clean, modern design with a mostly black and white color palette to let her photography shine
- Improved gallery structure that let clients view images by location and by session type (graduation, newborns, animals, etc.)
- A mobile-friendly site that beautifully showcased her work on every screen
- Large image sliders and visual storytelling elements that put her photography front and center
Solution
We started from scratch! Her old site was too broken and outdated to salvage.
The new site includes:
- A fully responsive layout that looks great on phones, tablets, and desktops
- Custom filterable galleries by photo type and location
- Dedicated location pages so users can preview shoot spots and know what to expect
- A more intentional conversion path with clear CTAs and booking prompts
- A backend structure that makes updating content easy
Website Design
While she already had a logo and brand name, we took a minimalist approach; leaning into a black and white color palette so her vivid, true-to-life photography would bring the color.
The overall vibe is:
Clean and timeless
Easy to navigate
Built with clients in mind, helping them quickly find examples, choose locations, view pricing, and book a session
We also highlighted what makes Mike’s Photo unique:
- 📷 29 years of experience following clients through major life milestones
- 🎉 A knack for capturing candid moments and stepping in to help events run smoothly
- 💬 A personal touch that goes far beyond showing up with a camera
Client Testimonial
Nicole is the best. My photography website needed a complete update, and she was up to the challenge. The first time I met with her, we talked about my expectations, my style, and my brand and then she got to work. Even though I was slow getting her some of the content she needed she finished the entire website in less than 2 months. I love the result. It is user-friendly, fun, and classy all at the same time. I would recommend Nicole and Expressive Web design to anyone in the market for a website.