Thursday, 25 October 2012

Some websites I like...

I have spent some time looking at other photographers websites and here are some that I like.

Luca Sage

I like the fresh feel to this website.  It is minimalist and clearly laid out so therefore easy to navigate.  One drawback I would say is that on some sections there are too many pictures to scroll down.  I think less is more.  

Stephen Gill

Again I like the simple approach here however I do find it a little tricky to navigate as the print is very small and not clearly legible on the white background.  I feel that perhaps the website looks a little too basic and lacks a professional edge.  

Steve McCurry

I like the simple layout of this website.  It is easy to find your way around and the themes are clearly labelled.  However, I am not too sure if I am personally a fan of the black background we see so often on photographers' websites.  I think I prefer the white and light approach.  Is black a better background for viewing photographs?

Roger Ballen

I like the grey background in this website.  However, I did find it a little awkward to navigate.  The images are quite small too and the print is hard to read.  

I suppose the main reason I included this in my likes list is because of the grey background and also because of the simplistic layout of the homepage. 

Spencer Murphy

I like this website.  It is fresh, crisp and easy to navigate.  The pictures are a good size and they look strong on the white background.  

From my research, I think I would opt for a white, clean background for my website instead of the rather commonplace black.  

I have also discovered how annoying it can be to come across a website that is hard to work your way around.  If you want your visitors to enjoy your work make it easy and pleasurable for them to see it.  

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