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Generous image sizing, minimal interface chrome, restrained typography that does not compete with the imagery, and careful attention to loading performance are all essential. The layout should elevate the photography, using whitespace and simple grids to let images command attention.
Modern techniques include responsive images with srcset, lazy loading, next-gen formats like WebP and AVIF, blur-up placeholder techniques, and CDN-based image optimisation. Progressive loading ensures images appear quickly even at high quality, maintaining the visual-first experience.
