Elegant Photography Portfolio Site

I’m ready to showcase my work in a refined online space that mirrors the timeless, classic feel of my photography. The site’s primary role is a portfolio, so it must open with a visually striking, full-width landing image and flow into a gallery system that lets visitors browse shoots by clearly labeled categories (weddings, portraits, editorial, etc.).

Smooth page-to-page transitions, legible serif typography, and a neutral colour palette are important to maintain that elegant look. The layout must be fully responsive, loading quickly on mobile without sacrificing image quality.

Core deliverables
• Custom-designed, category-based gallery with lightbox or slideshow view
• Simple, self-hosted CMS setup (WordPress, Webflow, or a lightweight custom build) so I can add new projects without touching code
• SEO-friendly image handling and alt tags
• Basic on-page optimisation and Google Analytics integration

If you have ideas for optional extras—such as a future blog or contact form—build with that flexibility in mind, but for this phase the focus stays firmly on a polished portfolio experience.

Please share a link to at least one classic-style portfolio you’ve built and a brief outline of how you’d approach the gallery categorisation.