Photography websites strip back interface elements to let images dominate, using full-bleed galleries, minimal navigation, and neutral backgrounds that avoid competing with the work. Careful attention to image loading performance and colour-accurate display is what separates the best from the rest.
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Masonry grids that preserve each image's native aspect ratio, full-screen slideshows with keyboard navigation, and horizontal-scroll layouts all have their place depending on the photographer's style. The layout should complement the work's rhythm rather than impose a rigid structure.
Progressive JPEG or WebP/AVIF formats, responsive srcset attributes, lazy loading with blur-up placeholders, and content delivery networks are all essential. A photography site that loads slowly undermines the very craft it showcases.
