Another Website to look at.. please

Morning all,

I've tried to really simplify my website this week, as it was starting to get away from the original idea of simple galleries and clear information about services etc.

Please have a gander at http://www.jameshedley​photography.com/ and let me know what you photographers think. I have feedback from non-tog users etc, but it's always nice to know what other camera heads would do differently.

TIA,

Hedley

I like it, Hedley. I think you've accomplished having a simple feel to the site, focusing on the photography and not the jazz around the photos. I do have a couple easy suggestions though...

- It is common expectation that hovering the mouse over your navigation should cause some kind of reaction. The text might change color, get underlined, get brighter, etc. Yours just sits there, making the user wonder whether this is something clickable at all.
- Pay for the simpleviewer app, so you don't have their ad on it. It's a minor expense, and will make the site look a bit more professional (as well as supporting the folks that developed it).
- I find your gallery images to be a bit small. I know it's a tradeoff, but just putting in my opinion...

Dave

Hedley wrote in post #9169952
Morning all,

I've tried to really simplify my website this week, as it was starting to get away from the original idea of simple galleries and clear information about services etc.

Please have a gander at http://www.jameshedley​photography.com/ and let me know what you photographers think. I have feedback from non-tog users etc, but it's always nice to know what other camera heads would do differently.

TIA,

Hedley

Just a thought - maybe have a photo of you with a camera on the opening page or on the about page.

tracknut wrote in post #9170613
- It is common expectation that hovering the mouse over your navigation should cause some kind of reaction. The text might change color, get underlined, get brighter, etc. Yours just sits there, making the user wonder whether this is something clickable at all.

Yeah, thought I should put some a:hover in.
Ta

Your domain name is massive. That's all I think about when visiting your site.

Other than that, I like the design.

Looks good to me. Simple and straight forward and easy to navigate, let the images speak for themselves. Very good start.

Nice...nothing better than a fast loading and simple to navigate site....good job

Just a couple of things i noticed.

About page... i know its funny but a fuzzy picture of 2 lemars going at it...? looking through your galleries i think i put a different picture there. The shot in the music section of the drummer is a great shot and more in keeping with what i think your trying to portray.

About page, the wording...

"Bassed in Sussex, but available for hire throughout the UK, James Hedley Photography is quickly becoming an established wedding & events photographer."
JHPhotography inplies there are more than one but photographer is just one, also the but available for hire is a dead give away you are new to the game.

"James Hedley is quickly becoming an established wedding & events photographer. Bassed in Sussex he covers events throughout the UK."
Takes away the hint of deperation the but added to the text.

To back this up (about the wedding photography) i think you need to have more pictures in your wedding gallery.

Just my 2p worth.

Yeoer wrote in post #9194189
About page, the wording...

Thanks - I think your rewording is spot on, and I will change it


p.s. The lemurs pic wasn't meant to be funny. It's a mother carrying her baby, but if that's how it comes across I will look at that again as well.

Hedley wrote in post #9194674
Thanks - I think your rewording is spot on, and I will change it

p.s. The lemurs pic wasn't meant to be funny. It's a mother carrying her baby, but if that's how it comes across I will look at that again as well.

To my mind there's actually a couple more little bits in the rest of your text that need fine tunning as well. Take it with a pinch of salt but i would remove the red text. Sometimes like they say... less is more..

"(Our)His aim, (is always) to produce (top) beautiful images (quality results) through an unobtrusive and relaxed style, (so) whether (it's is guests at a wedding, the bride and groom, a family portrait, a fashion shoot,) a wedding party, family portrait or a band onstage, James's shooting style (it's always shot in such a way that) will (keeps) ensure the subjects remain as relaxed and natural as possible.

In 2009 James's (was also recently) photography was recognised and (recently been) awarded 2 prizes by renowned manufacturer of photography(camera bags and accessory cases) equipement (Lowe Pro). (,as well as being)

James's work (and) is a regulary published being featured in (contributor to a number of) publications such as YouGotPapped Magazine

2010 promises to be an exciting year for us, as we're booked for our the first overseas wedding and we plan to continue growing and providing more services"

With event's including his first oversea's wedding, 2010 promises to be another busy and exciting year for James.

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The bit about more services also highlights new to the game.

Thanks Yeoer,

I really appreciate the time and thought you've put in.