2 Best Simple Photography Website Examples

Make the best photography websites that showcase your work

You need a website that does one thing perfectly: shows your best work immediately. Not after visitors scroll past your bio, your mission statement, or three paragraphs about your “passion for capturing light.” Your photography website needs to put your portfolio front and center within seconds, or potential clients will click away to one of the other photographers they’re comparing you to.

These examples prove what’s possible when you prioritize your images over everything else. You’ll see how successful photographers organize galleries, structure their sites for instant impact, and convert visitors into booking clients. Each of these best photography websites demonstrates a different approach to letting your work take center stage.

What makes photography site design work

Photography websites succeed when they get out of the way. Your images are the design. The best website builders for photographers understand this and offer clean, minimal templates with ample white space that let your photos breathe. Look for platforms that handle high-resolution images without destroying load times, offer customizable photo galleries that actually look good on mobile, and make it dead simple to update your portfolio without touching code.

Photography website tips that actually matter

Here’s what I’ve learned from analyzing hundreds of photographers websites:

• Show your specialty immediately. Wedding photography clients need to see weddings above the fold, not mixed with your personal photography experiments. Commercial shooters should lead with editorial photography or product work, not family portraits. Your homepage should answer “Does this photographer shoot what I need?” in three seconds.
• Organize galleries by shoot type, not chronologically. Create separate galleries for different services (wedding ceremonies, corporate headshots, event photography, travel photography). Each gallery should showcase a complete shoot so visitors see consistent quality, not just your five best images from five years.
• Keep navigation obvious. This isn’t the place for cryptic icons or hidden hamburger menus on desktop. Visitors often arrive from Instagram or referrals and aren’t invested yet. Make it effortless: Home, Portfolio, About, Pricing, Contact. That’s it.

Common photography website mistakes to avoid

Stop burying your best work below the fold. I see too many photographers lead with a giant text block about their journey as a self taught photographer or their philosophy on authentic moments. Your about section belongs on a separate page. Also, resist showing every photo you’ve ever taken. Curate ruthlessly. Showing 30 exceptional images beats 200 good ones. And please, never auto-play music. Ever.

Website builders that photographers actually use

The platform you choose matters more for photography than almost any other creative field. You need a website builder that handles full screen images without lag, offers beautiful website templates designed specifically for visual portfolios, and doesn’t compress your photos into pixelated messes. Look for platforms with built-in client galleries (password-protected spaces where clients can view and download their photos), e-commerce for selling fine art prints, and mobile-responsive designs that maintain image quality on phones. Some website builders offer drag-and-drop simplicity but limit your gallery layouts. Others give you complete control but require understanding web design basics. The best photography websites balance ease of use with professional branding flexibility.

Building trust with potential clients

Your photography business needs more than just a portfolio to convert visitors. Add client testimonials with real names and photos (not anonymous quotes). Show social proof like publication credits (think Harper’s Bazaar or National Geographic if you’ve got them), recognizable commercial clients, or venue partnerships for wedding photographers. Include a clear contact page with your booking process timeline so clients know what to expect. Mention practical details that reduce anxiety: “All-day coverage with no overtime fees” or “Receive 500+ edited images within 3 weeks.” For fine art photography, add a print store where visitors can buy fine art prints directly. These trust signals transform your site from just a portfolio into a professional photographer’s complete business presence.

Quick win: Replace your generic “Learn More” buttons with specific CTAs like “View Wedding Galleries,” “Check Availability,” or “Get Pricing” right now.

Study how other photographers structure their sites, then make yours even better.

About this collection

This is a collection of websites organized by the platform they are built on, category, and sometimes tags and the creator. They're here for inspiration. Most websites made it into this collection because they have beautiful designs, while others showcase exceptional copywriting or information architecture.

What this page contains

This page showcases 2 website examples in the Photography category tagged as "Simple". Each website includes a tall screenshot, a link to the live site, the platform it was built on, and a description (generated with AI).

Quality may vary by category or platform

Some sites aren't an absolute 10/10, but they shine relative to their categorization. For example, categories like Notary or HOA don't reach the same design heights as Designer or SaaS sites. They're still included so people in those industries have relevant references when building their website.

How these websites are picked

While I won't reveal the exact details of my curation process (so competitors can't copy), I can share that:

• They are all organically sourced (i.e., I don't copy other inspiration galleries)
• It's an arduous process to find these gems. I typically review 10,000 sites to discover just 10 worthy additions.

The purpose of this collection

There are two primary reasons people view these website examples:

• To find design, copy, or general website inspiration from similar businesses in their industry
• To explore the capabilities of website platforms before making a decision

Oh yes, and affiliate marketing. I'm part of affiliate programs for some of the platforms, so if you purchase after clicking a link, I may earn a commission.

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