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IanBranam.com

Portfolio Website Design & Development

A clean and minimal portfolio site designed to showcase the work of an automotive photographer with a professional yet personal touch.

📸 Client Project 🛠️ Web Design & Development 📅 2025

Project Overview

Ian Branam, a passionate automotive photographer, needed a modern and simple online portfolio to display his best work and attract new clients. The focus was on letting the photography speak for itself, while keeping the site clean, responsive, and easy to navigate.

📸 Client: Ian Branam
🛠️ Role: Design & Development
📅 Year: 2025
💻 Tech: HTML, CSS, JS

Project Goals

Design & Development Process

1. Discovery & Inspiration

Looked at modern photographer portfolios to define what feels clean, professional, and timeless. Gathered inspiration while focusing on simplicity.

2. UX Planning

Sketched layouts prioritizing full-screen images, minimal navigation, and a smooth browsing flow. Ensured the photos remained the main focus.

3. Development

Built the portfolio with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, keeping performance and responsiveness a priority. Added subtle animations to enhance the browsing experience.

4. Deployment & SEO

Hosted on a dedicated server with SSL. Implemented basic SEO, image compression, and caching to make sure the site loads quickly and ranks well in search engines.

Final Result

The finished portfolio is simple, modern, and focused entirely on photography. With fast loading speeds, responsive design, and a clean layout, the site feels professional while allowing the images to take center stage.

IanBranam.com Screenshot

What I Learned

This project reinforced the value of keeping things simple while ensuring high quality.

Designed a layout where visuals lead and design fades into the background.

Improved skills in responsive grid layouts for large imagery.

Strengthened SEO and performance optimization practices.

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