Web Design for Photographers
Custom photography websites that showcase your work with the same precision and intent as your images. The setup price includes comprehensive consultancy and guidance to ensure the final site perfectly aligns with your artistic vision and business goals.
Why Choose Custom Design?
Your website should be as unique as your photography. No templates, no limitations - just your vision realized.
Custom Design
Unique websites that reflect your brand and aesthetic
Mobile First
Optimized for all devices and screen sizes
Fast Performance
Lightning-fast loading times for better SEO
Santsec Security
Cybersecurity-first infrastructure with managed monitoring and protection
Modern Stack
Next.js 14, Tailwind, and optimized build pipelines for longevity
Scalable Storage
AWS S3 galleries that scale beyond templated platforms like Pixieset
Transparent Pricing
Built for working photographers. Straightforward pricing, Santsec-managed hosting, and S3 storage that scales with your archive.
Starter
Includes 6 months of managed hosting, designed for building your first high-performance site
- Custom photography website (up to 6 pages)
- Mobile responsive design & Baseline SEO optimization
- Integrated client galleries (50 GB S3 storage included for 6 months)
- Contact form & inquiry routing
- Includes first year of domain registration/renewal
- 30-day launch support & training
Pro
Includes 12 months of managed hosting, for studios needing deep customization and advanced workflows
- Everything in Starter, plus extended page design (10-15 pages)
- Integrated client galleries (100 GB S3 storage included for 12 months)
- Automated booking & scheduling integration + Strategic architecture consultation
- Advanced SEO and analytics setup
- Includes first year of domain registration/renewal
- Santsec performance monitoring & quarterly tuning
Hosting & Maintenance
Santsec-managed AWS infrastructure, billed after the initial inclusive period.
Starter
Billed starting Month 7
Pro
Billed starting Month 13
Infrastructure & Security Detail
Enterprise-Grade Performance & Storage
- Cloud-native hosting on Santsec-managed AWS ECS for global speed and stability.
- Storage uses S3 Standard-IA class for low long-term cost and high durability.
- Storage included: 50 GB (Starter) for 6 months, or 100 GB (Pro) for 12 months.
Security & Management
- All data is protected by Server-Side Encryption (SSE-S3).
- Client download links use Signed URLs to keep high-res files private.
- Simplified Change Requests (Pro Tier) are managed through controlled Git workflows.
Note: Ongoing monthly fees do not include annual domain registration/renewal costs.
- • CloudFront CDN & global performance tuning
- • Daily backups, SSL, and security patching by Santsec®
- • Monthly health reports & priority incident response
The Process
From initial concept to final launch, here's how we bring your vision to life.
Discovery & Planning
We discuss your vision, goals, and requirements to create a comprehensive plan.
Design & Prototyping
Custom design mockups and interactive prototypes for your approval.
Development
Building your website with clean, modern code and all requested features.
Testing & Launch
Thorough testing across all devices before going live.
Training & Support
Complete training on managing your site plus ongoing support.