Our Top 5 Portfolio Websites for Photographers

Starting your first photography website can be a nightmare. Where to start? What do you need? How much will it all cost?

Today we are reviewing our top portfolio sites for photographers. These online templates make it easy to set up your online presence without too much fuss. Each option comes with many different features for various applications, so be sure to read through what each website provider will give you and evaluate what you might need. Tell us in the comments what you use!

Most photographers already have an Adobe subscription for their post production work. But did you know this gives you free access for paid subscribers to Adobe Portfolio? Simply log into your adobe account at myportfolio.com to get started. Adobe’s easy to use website builder is basic at best, it provides a contact page, gallery creation tools and some no frills theme selections. However for most photographers this is all you need to get you started, and hey who doesn't like almost free stuff?
CCP Director Gavin Blake’s website is built using the Adobe Portfolio platform. Check it out at gavinjblake.com

The great thing about Squarespace is that so many people use it, therefore there is a bunch of support for those who aren't as tech savvy. Whilst on the slightly more expensive side, it has by far the most easy to use templates, hands on support and customisation tools of most providers. Plans start at $9.99 a month for their basic features, however the beauty of this basic plan is that you can upgrade to use their advanced tools as you need them. It incorporates a super easy shopping cart and options to sell products from your site as well as a blog. The CCP website is based on Squarespace - so that’s high praise from us. Our lecturer Gee Greenslade uses it as well, check it out here geegreenslade.com