Creative Portfolio Website Development

My goal is to launch a visually engaging online portfolio that showcases my work in a distinctly creative style. The site will serve purely as a portfolio, so every page should highlight projects, skills, and contact options without any e-commerce components.

Core pages and functionality needed:
• About Me – a concise bio with space for a headshot and downloadable résumé
• Project Gallery – grid or masonry layout, lightbox pop-ups for images/videos, and short project descriptions
• Contact Form – embedded form with basic spam protection that sends submissions directly to my email

I’m open to modern stacks such as WordPress with a custom theme, Webflow, or a lightweight React/Next.js setup—whichever you’re most comfortable with for delivering a fast, responsive experience. Clean typography, bold color accents, and smooth micro-interactions are essential to achieving the creative look I have in mind.

Please outline:
1. Your proposed tech stack and why it suits a creative portfolio
2. A brief timeline from wireframe to launch
3. Any similar portfolios you’ve built

Once the final build is complete, I’ll need source files, documentation for basic updates, and deployment to my hosting.