Hi Daniel,
I checked out your site. I personally like the layout, I had no trouble navigating through the tab. Some had commented about being lost at the opening page , perhaps adding the drop down menu to the portfoilo word in the top left hand corner may help with that.
I keep my volume turned off all the time so i can not comment about the music on the first page.
My main concern with your website is your picture choices. Be more selective of the photograph's you are using to sell your new business. Only use your absolute best. If you are willing to "sell yourself" with less than perfection work, you are saying this is what you would be willing to sell "less than perfect" to the public. I've seen your work, you are one hell of a photographer show case that.
For example: Gallery 2 reflects much nicer wedding photo's than gallery 1. It would more visually interesting, to see a few pictures from different weddings you have covered, than to show a multitude of pictures from two weddings.
Once your upcoming pages are complete i would do the same thing. Pick only the ones that you see as your absolute finest to showcase. If there are only 3, then use only three, looks better than showing work that is of lesser quality.
As for the equipment page, I like it. I wouldn't take it down. I watched a wedding this weekend. They ended up using a photographer with a point and shoot camera. I couldn’t believe it. I know a few have said remove it. Personally, as a consumer, I would wonder what kind of equipment you have. Perhaps though you would get more calls if it wasn't there, as people would call to ask you what kind f equipment you have...though having it there saves a step. And maybe some consumers won't care, some corporate people may
As for your contact page. I would put a picture of yourself rather than your son. This will allow viewers to get accustomed to the photographer. I would also try to fill the page up a bit more, most likely by adding an address. Also, add a hyper link to email you for inquiries. More efficient than typing everything up
You want to make it as easiest as possible for people to contact you.
Your pricing page directs you to your contact page. I would omit this if your prices are not available on the site. Or add upcoming on the page.
As for your about page. This might be a good place to put a picture with you and your family. People like a personal touch. And again your son is beautiful, so you are already sharing your family with the public. I think a full family picture may give that added personal touch that builds immediate trust with your clients.
Having dates to when you started etc may be beneficial over the long run to build trust.
If you are using hottest events, give some examples. Perhaps even hyper link to show a few photo’s. Same for the awards, list awards etc. Name photographers etc.
Congratulations and good luck with your new business
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