aleks_biteman Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 <p>I am a student photographer in high school, slowly starting my own photography business, I know there are a few things I'd like to change with the site, but overall I could really use some input.</p><p>AleksBiteman.com</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelaMolnar Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 <p>Input for what? You don't have nay picture here to comment.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearhead Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 <p>He's asking about his website. The URL is at the bottom of his post.</p> Music and Portraits Blog: Life in Portugal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleks_biteman Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 <p>Yeah, Sorry if that wasn't clear! Either way, it doesn't look like many people wanna critique it haha.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julie_quesnel Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 <p>I am not sure what kind of critique you are looking for, but I did go and see your site and thought great stuff I should follow him. I didn't see a place where I can do that. So my suggestion would be to maybe add some social links to where people can get in touch with you on a more personal level. A facebook page or google plus for just your photography? <br> The site looks good, loaded pretty quick, I like the simple layout. All focus was on the pictures.<br> Not sure an about me page is What I would have chosen for my landing page.<br> Seeing as I didn't find your social links please check out mine. like it or post your page info as I would love to see any other work you have done. <br> https://www.facebook.com/JulieQPhotography</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photomark Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Aleks, the design is nice — it's quick and easy to navigate, and makes focuses on the photos, which is great. I think you should think about who your target audience is and edit your work a bit more. The editing at the moment is a little confusing and it will make it difficult for you to compete with people who are marketing as specialists. The pricing suggests you are interested in Weddings, Baby Portraits, and Senior/Personal Portraits. If this is your target market, you need to get rid of the four landscape shots and really speak to your target market. A shot of Mt. Rainer is not going to help you sell anything and if you are marketing infant portraits, maybe a gun pointed at someone's head isn't the best piece for this. That's not a criticism of the work, but of how you are using the work to win business. Like Julie mentioned starting off with an 'About Me' page also isn't a great idea. To sell photo services to consumers (and businesses), you need to talk about them — how important their day or moment is.Your athleticism and burning passion might be of secondary importance to them. The note under the pricing should be revised too. When I read a sentence like this: "If there is a technical failure (Camera, Memory card, etc..) you will be fully refunded" I wonder how often that happens to you. Trust that you can complete a job is the single most important thing to communicate and this single sentence undermines it completely. This is followed by a bunch a verbiage about what you don't do for your customers. A better way might be to list what is included with a shoot with a note that additional services and products are available on request. Rather than saying there is a charge for going out of my way, say milage is complimentary within a 25 mile radius or whatever you're comfortable with. You should also list contact info rather than a form. Nobody wants to fill out a form and hope it gets to you. Real customers want to pick up the phone and talk to someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleks_biteman Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 <p>Thanks for the help guys, I'll be sure to consider everything you've said!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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