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Elevated brand and Squarespace web designer for photographers

Your photography tells a story — your website should too. As a web designer for photographers, I create bespoke brands and Squarespace sites that showcase your artistry with clarity and depth. Every layout, font and detail is designed to complement your imagery, helping you attract clients who connect with your style and value your craft.

Curated Creations that Withstand the test of time

Curated Creations that Withstand the test of time

Curated Creations that Withstand the test of time Curated Creations that Withstand the test of time

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Brand and Squarespace websites for Photographers

01. THE STANDARD

Brand Identity

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For the thoughtful visionary.

Bespoke, Authentic, Collaborative

Investment begins at $4,000
Timeline: 6 week partnership

A tailored branding experience for photographers, crafting a full brand identity eco-system. Using the One Concept Approach, we’ll cultivate a custom branding suite that aligns with your vision, connects with your audience and withstands the test of time.

Deliverables at a glance:

  • Mood board + client brief

  • Primary logo, secondary logo, sub-marks

  • One pattern or texture

  • Website Favicon + social profile

  • Typography system

  • Color palette

  • Two collateral pieces

  • Brand standards and style guideline

  • Additional add-ons available

02. the luxe

Custom Website Design

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For those in search of a deeply-rooted digital home.

strategic, Refined, Innovative

Investment begins at $6,000
Timeline: 6 week partnership

A fully custom Squarespace website for photographers that effortlessly tells your story. Together, we’ll craft a polished, bespoke Squarespace website that reflects your truest values and showcases your most coveted photography work through a compelling portfolio and overall digital home experience.

Deliverables at a glance:

  • Mood board + client brief

  • Primary logo, secondary logo, sub-marks

  • One pattern or texture

  • Website Favicon + social profile

  • Typography system

  • Color palette

  • Two collateral pieces

  • Brand standards and style guideline

  • Additional add-ons available

03. the Mini

Mini Website Design

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For the photographer in a pinch.

timely, Straightforward, Elevated

Investment begins at $3,800
Timeline: 3 week partnership

Need a custom Squarespace website in a flash? No problem. Through a collaborative sprint, we’ll craft a beautiful three-page website in three-week’s time—perfect for those dreaming of a quick turnaround while still achieving an impactful, swoon worthy digital home that reflects their style and expertise.

Deliverables at a glance:

  • Mood board + client brief

  • Primary logo, secondary logo, sub-marks

  • One pattern or texture

  • Website Favicon + social profile

  • Typography system

  • Color palette

  • Two collateral pieces

  • Brand standards and style guideline

  • Additional add-ons available

04. the essential

Semi Custom Website

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For the go-getter ready to dive in.

Thoughtful, Pleasing, Simplified

Investment: $3,000
Timeline: 2 weeks

​This done-for-you offering features a semi custom Made by NF Squarespace template. During our two week timeline, I'll customize the base template with your branding, photography and copy so you'll be ready to launch without the overwhelm. Backed by strategy, this limited edition template was built for photographers and it’s the perfect starting point for those just starting out.

Deliverables at a glance:

  • Website workbook + copy prompt guide

  • Homepage mock-up

  • Live call to review the website

  • 7 page Semi-custom Squarespace website

  • Up to 5 custom add-on sections

  • One round of of refinement for each phase

  • Mobile optimization

  • Website training video tutorials

  • Project communication/support via Asana

The Portfolio

Featured bespoke branding and Squarespace websites for photographers

 

Clients have been featured in these publications and many more…

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Meet your web designer for photographers

Nikki Fanshaw

Welcome! ​I started this boutique design studio with a simple vision to support creatives like you develop a brand eco-system and ​o​nline home that deeply reflects your ethos, style and specialty. ​Over the years, I've had the opportunity to support an array of photographers build meaningful brands and custom Squarespace websites ranging from fine art photographers, wedding and elopement photographers and lifestyle photographers. I take great ​c​are to articulate the true differentiators of your distinct style to create purposeful and timeless identities and custom website design for photographers.

A creative for creatives.

-Nikki

A Polished Process

Let’s lay the foundation for our time together.

  • 01. It's a Date

    Good news—you found us! Once you’ve reached out, we’ll schedule a date for our Discovery Call. This is where we’ll chat about the vision for your brand and determine which branding and web design for photographers package is best for your business.

  • 02. You’re In the Books

    If we’re a good fit, it’s proposal and contract time. Just a small amount of paperwork and then we’ll be on our way.

  • 03. Let’s Get Organized

    We’ll outline our project, with all of its one-of-a-kind deliverables, in Asana—our favorite project management tool. Here, we’ll collaborate, store info, and build out the good stuff.

  • 04. Where Style & Strategy Align

    The intersection of breathtaking visuals and the strategy to succeed—that’s where we live. You can rest assured knowing your project is not only pretty to look at, it’ll lead to strategic growth, too.

  • 05. A Final Presentation

    The long-awaited moment has finally arrived. We’ll hop on a call to look over your designs and discuss any revisions, should they be necessary.

  • 06. Successfully Launch

    With the wrap up of the project, we'll work on packaging up your brand and web files, video tutorials and manuals so you can confidently use your new brand and/or website. Now it's time to celebrate your thoughtful new brand!

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Why Squarespace for Photographers

This offering is designed for photographers who want their online presence to feel as intentional and artful as their work.

It’s perfect for:

Wedding photographers who want a site that reflects their signature style and connection-focused storytelling

Brand photographers ready to attract clients who align with their creative vision

Lifestyle and portrait photographers looking for a cohesive, elevated online home that feels personal and professional

Fine art or editorial photographers who value minimal, design-led layouts that let imagery breathe

Creatives ready to move beyond DIY templates and invest in custom web design for photographers that truly represents their brand

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Kind Words

“Nikki is the designer of my dreams! She is creative, organized, and detail driven. Her project management is unmatched, her attention to detail acute, and her understanding of each client's goals championed. I have worked with numerous designers, and now I will never have to find another one. I am truly so thankful for Nikki and I can't wait for many more projects to come!”

- Devin, Backcountry Bohemians | Seattle Wedding Photographer

​"I ​h​ired Nikki to do brand design for my photography business and when I say she ​k​nocked it out of the park I mean it so much.​ She heard all of my needs and took everything I want to serve my clients with and created the most beautiful design. I’m so grateful for Nikki and her amazing creative mind!​"

- Maddie, Maddie Nichole Photographer | 30A Photographer

“Nikki is a rare find! She is extremely organized AND creative. I felt very overwhelmed by the task of establishing a new website and branding, but she made it fun, easy and streamlined!”

- Heather, Heather Talbert Photography | Chicago Interior Photographer

“I knew immediately upon meeting with her that she would be the one to make my vision come to life. This is the first time since starting my business 5 years ago that my website has truly represented myself and my brand.”

- Tayler, Tayler Ashley Photography | Southern California Wedding Photographer

Words We Love Hearing

Frequently Asked Questions

  • As a photographer website designer, my recommendation is Squarespace. It allows the website to feel as curated and truly reflective of your phtography work. Its responsive design, seamless image galleries, and mobile-friendly design make it easy to showcase your work with the same care you bring to your projects.

    Not to mention it’s practical — with built-in tools for a portfolio, blogging, inquiry forms, and SEO, you can manage your online presence without the overwhelm.

    We also create a video library for our photography clients so they feel confident on making updates to their web experience when needed. No overwhelm or advanced code knowledge needed.

  • The most popular website platforms for photographers are Squarespace and Showit. Both have beautiful end results, although I feel Squarespace offers a more robust offering with the blog, portfolio, SEO and more built directly into the platform — no plugins needed.

    If you’re on the fence of which platform is best, I’m happy to discuss—just reach out via the inquiry form to start the conversation.

  • Having a website that not only evokes the style of your photography but also helps you drive traffic to your site is a must these days.

    Depending on your style and needs, we can build a portfolio forward website that focusses photography work — or we could go a more storytelling route that weaves in your expertise, education and full galleries in a bespoke online experience.

    Made by NF has worked with many photographers to craft their websites and branding, and can work with you to ensure your online home is as cared for and curated as the spaces you create.

  • This question all depends on how the site is being built, page count and custom design needs. Here at Made by NF we offer a semi-custom web experience, as well as a full custom photography website design package. During the discovery call we can discuss further on the project needs and align the package that best suits those goals. The average investment for website design is $4k-$7k at our studio.

  • We thoroughly enjoy working with our clients after we've wrapped up their brand identity or custom Squarespace website for photography to help them carry their aesthetics across multiple platforms and projects.

    We love collaborating and partnering to create unique collateral such as business cards, notecard suites, client unboxing experiences/gifting and more.

    You’ll have access to our preferred print vendor list for custom apparel and bespoke printing methods.

    We take branding for photographers very seriously here at Made by NF.

  • Aside from creating branding and custom websites for photographers and videographers, I also work with an array of creative visionaries such as wedding professionals, interior designers and creative agencies.

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