Project: A web gallery.

I have previously considered setting up a web gallery and have even gone as far as to start the process online. When it comes down to it I feel that I am not quite ready. I do not think that I have enough 'viewable' work and I have not developed my style. Whilst I am leaning towards fashion photography, producing a web gallery seems like too a bit leap at the moment.

There are various points that should b carefully thought through before producing a site:

• What is the purpose of it? Is it just for family and friends or is it to promote your business?
• Easy navigation for viewers is a must.
• Each image must be presented as well as possible.
• Do you want to look like other photography site of be unique?
• It must be easily searchable.

I have instead looked up other peoples web galleries rather than creating my own just yet.

The first person I came across is Dan Kennedy who is a celebrity and fashion photographer. I like his site as it is clear, stylish and easy to navigate.

Another website I was impressed by is Claire Harrison Photography. She is a London beauty, fashion, hair, advertising and editorial photographer.

Again her site is quite simple with easy navigation. The main focus is her image as it occupies a substantial area of the screen.

Next in my list is Gavin Gough who is a freelance travel photographer.

The main image is a slide show which I like as you get more of an idea of his style rather than just having the one image as a background. There has been a pattern among most of the photographers work I have viewed, they have all chosen a white background which makes the sites appear crisp and modern.

Viewing these photographers sites has reinforced the fact that I do not feel I am ready to produce my own gallery yet. But, this is something that I shall definitely be working towards. Viewing others work and the styles they have chosen have helped me to decide which style I would go for and how I may set up my layout.

References:

Dan Kennedy - http://www.danielkennedy.com/
Claire Harrison Photography - http://www.claireharrisonphotography.com/
Gavin Gough - http://www.gavingough.com/