Photography portfolio website examples.

Emily Garthwaite

“Emily Garthwaite is a 26-year-old photojournalist and Leica Ambassador focusing on humanitarian and environmental issues. Emily was recently included in Forbes 30 Under 30 for Media and Marketing, and has a Masters in Photojournalism and Documentary Photography from the University of Westminster. ”

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Rob Pinney

“Rob Pinney is a freelance photojournalist based in London. He also runs PhotoForum, an ongoing series of free photography talks, and is the Editor of Point.51 Magazine. His work has appeared in The New York Times, The Guardian, The Times, The Daily Telegraph, Financial Times, The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, Le Monde Diplomatique and Amnesty International’s Human Rights Defender magazine. ”

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Alberto Pezzali

“Alberto Pezzali is a freelance press photographer, specializing in news, sports and entertainment. Member of the National Union of Journalists, Alberto focuses on live news and social issues. His photos have been used in campaigns by bands, commissioned and published by national and international press. The credits include: The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, La Repubblica, Bloomberg, NME, Harper's Bazaar, Condé Nast, TIME Magazine and The Telegraph. ”

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Sam Houghton

“Wedding photographer based in the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire area of the UK.”

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Lavana Dancer

“Hopefull romantic filling her mind, memory cards and clients with the magic of their magnetism. Currently working on a big island and a littler one, down under in Australia and in the South Pacific ocean in Fiji. Milks the happy moments to make them last longer. Favourite place to be is n the sweet spot, of anything. ”

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Susie Shawnee

“Susie is a photographer currently based in Portland, Oregon. Born in Lansing, Michigan, west of Detroit, Susie's earlier work is rooted in the landscapes surrounding her. She has since developed an emphasis in fine art portraiture, informed by her studies with the New York Institute of Photography. Susie's photographs evoke a patina, dreamy rawness; whether the image is grounded in surf and sun or reflects the genuine essence of her subject. She is currently teaching photography for Apple, Inc.”

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Sudeep Studio

“Award-winning Ann Arbor Wedding and Portrait photography—fresh, modern, photojournalistic style. Serving Michigan and beyond. With a background in painting, Sudeep creates artistic photos using light, location, and mood—capturing your moments that tell your story. Keeping it real, but also real pretty!”

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Peter Olssson

“Peter Olsson, fashion photographer, based in Stockholm, Sweden. The accumulation of visual stimulus and impressions gathered from years of travels in his youth has left a clear mark on Peter's work. He still looks for what feels raw, untethered, and undiluted. Searching for and creating these kinds of moments has become the red thread that runs throughout his imagery. An attempt at preserving the freedom of youth.”

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Thinking Chair Studios

“Thinking Chair Studios is the brainchild of Gerard Aquino and Apa Bawagan. They’re a small team of photographers molded by creativity and innovation where their passion lies in creating uniquely personal and emotion filled photos. They work to understand who you are and how you see yourself. The name "Thinking Chair" was inspired by the idea that everyone needs a thinking chair—a moment where you visualize your thoughts and turn these creative concepts into reality.”

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Alex Howard

“Alex Howard is a live music and portrait photographer from Texas and based in Berlin. Alex works with both digital and analog formats and sometimes likes to make gifs. Alex has shot for both SXSW and Iceland Airwaves and regularly contributes to KALTBLUT Magazine. ”

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How to create a photography portfolio website.

Attract clients with a photography portfolio that highlights exactly who you are as a photographer. Creating your own online photography portfolio is easy and intuitive with a dedicated photography portfolio website builder. Choose a website builder like Format that comes with blogging, SEO, social media tools, and an online store so you have everything you need to display your work brilliantly and grow your business. We’ve rounded up six simple tips to keep in mind when building your portfolio website.

  1. Sign up for a free trial with Format. No credit card required.
  2. Choose a photography template. Don’t worry—if you change your mind later, you can easily switch templates.
  3. Upload your photography work. Create a gallery or custom page to display your work.
  4. Edit your site. Customize your site menu to include exactly what you want.
  5. Personalize your design. Make it yours and change options like the template preset, fonts, and colors.
  6. Ready to go further? Set up your store, add SEO or social media integration, and more—whenever you want.

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