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If a potential client tries to visit your photography website and your images are slow to load, chances are they’ll move on pretty quickly. For photographers, every second of load time is a first impression, and a slow site can cost you the job. A Content Delivery Network (CDN) solves this problem by storing copies…

If you’ve been using WordPress for a while, chances are you’ve probably built up a collection of galleries across your posts and pages. Maybe you started with the default WordPress gallery shortcode years ago. Maybe you’ve been using Gutenberg Gallery blocks more recently. Either way, those built-in galleries come with serious limitations. No customizable lightbox.…

Wedding photographers, more than anyone, know print labs. They know which are fast, which color correct, which handle packaging the best and so much more. At first glance, it might appear that each professional print offers unique products. But once you dive deeper you'll find that the majority of the labs out there offer the…

Finding reliable, fast hosting that can handle high-resolution images without slowing down your site is essential for photographers. With so many options available, identifying the perfect hosting provider for your photography website requires careful consideration of several key factors. In this guide, I’ll explore the top web hosting options for photographers, based on extensive testing…

Finding the right platform to sell your photography online can feel overwhelming. With dozens of options available—from stock photo sites to full business solutions—it’s challenging to know which will actually help your photography business succeed and which will waste your time and money. Having tested and reviewed photography platforms for years, we’ve learned what really…

WordPress is one of the most popular platforms for photographers looking to create a stunning, functional website. There’s no reason to have a WordPress website alongside a Smugmug gallery or a Format portfolio alongside your Squarespace store when WordPress can do it all! WordPress powers over 40% of the entire internet and offers everything you…