Photography Website - Site Capture Photography Website Here is a site I did a while ago, would like to expand and add a

Tom · 1st February 2009, 08:54 PM

Here is a site I did a while ago, would like to expand and add a little more too it but not sure what.

Tom Foster Photography (refresh the page to see a different main image)

If you go to
Untitled Document (old site)

you will see the site before the above redesign.

samantha · 18th March 2009, 01:38 AM

I love the use of the large imagery, however, I do think that the little info icon detracts a bit from them. You may want to consider a smaller icon, or text only, allowing the viewer to focus on the lovely photographs.

CloudedVision · 18th March 2009, 02:46 AM

Overall, I like it. I especially like the black, it brings out the vibrant colors in the photographs. One thing I don't like is the black-to-green gradients, it brings out some ugly hues in the green.

Also, the text is a bit on the small side, some people may have trouble reading it.

saltedm8 · 18th March 2009, 03:12 AM

I have to agree with both comments there, but also add that leaving out alt tags it a little silly, especially since they seem to be the only errors you have lol

Tom · 18th March 2009, 10:09 AM

I hadnt looked at my site for so long.. needs updating me things.

Yep the text is too small and should get the alt tags in which wont be difficult.

Thanks for the replies :)

WelshStew · 18th March 2009, 12:08 PM

Tom, again I reiterate what has already been said in that this is a nice looking site.

On the homepage I would like to be able to view more than one image, maybe via a jquery slideshow, which would allow me to see more of your skills without having to delve deeper into your site. [edit] something liek the one on this site: http://www.substrakt.co.uk/ [/edit]

I would get rid of the visits and last update in the top right, if this gets out of date or is low, as at present, then it can put people off.

I don't think the faded green colour scheme works, it jars against some of the images presented. I can't think of an alternative however, sorry.

I do think black is the right way to go though. As someone mentioned earlier, this makes the images stand out. Maybe some inspiration from other sites will help: Inspiration: These websites are not black | Denis Designs

WelshStew · 18th March 2009, 01:17 PM

some more inspiration for you:

Web Design: Black Layouts | Abduzeedo - design inspiration and tutorials
35 Black Web Designs That Show Us That Once You Go Black, You Never Go Back | Abduzeedo - design inspiration and tutorials

WelshStew · 18th March 2009, 03:30 PM

and the last one for today:

25 Impressive and Inspirational Dark CSS Web Designs : Speckyboy Design Magazine

Wrams · 14th April 2009, 10:48 AM

I personally like the site but can't really comment as i'm a complete novice. I was also a photographer with my extensive range of equipment.

I have however bought myself a Canon G9 to go with my Canon 30d and have some wonderful images from different places around the world. My favourite place is Rome. Its absolutely amazing!!

I am currently stitching 6 images together in photoshop of the inside of the collisium. Once its done i'll let you see the result!!

Anyway nice site mate, thanks for sharing it with us

1st February 2009, 08:54 PM	#1
Tom Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 593 Blog Entries: 16 Thanks: 5 Thanked 22 Times in 22 Posts Expertise: Design & Graphics Experience: Quite Good	Photography Website Site Capture Photography Website Here is a site I did a while ago, would like to expand and add a little more too it but not sure what. Tom Foster Photography (refresh the page to see a different main image) If you go to Untitled Document (old site) you will see the site before the above redesign. __________________ Domain Diagnosis www.domaindiagnosis.com

18th March 2009, 02:46 AM	#3
CloudedVision Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Your Imagination Posts: 623 Blog Entries: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 22 Times in 21 Posts Expertise: PHP Experience: Professional	Overall, I like it. I especially like the black, it brings out the vibrant colors in the photographs. One thing I don't like is the black-to-green gradients, it brings out some ugly hues in the green. Also, the text is a bit on the small side, some people may have trouble reading it. __________________ Panthr - Web Design and Development

18th March 2009, 03:12 AM	#4
saltedm8 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kent Uk Posts: 1,458 Blog Entries: 5 Thanks: 13 Thanked 43 Times in 43 Posts Expertise: (X)HTML / CSS Experience: Professional	I have to agree with both comments there, but also add that leaving out alt tags it a little silly, especially since they seem to be the only errors you have lol __________________ THePiNcH

18th March 2009, 10:09 AM	#5
Tom Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 593 Blog Entries: 16 Thanks: 5 Thanked 22 Times in 22 Posts Expertise: Design & Graphics Experience: Quite Good	I hadnt looked at my site for so long.. needs updating me things. Yep the text is too small and should get the alt tags in which wont be difficult. Thanks for the replies :) __________________ Domain Diagnosis www.domaindiagnosis.com

18th March 2009, 12:08 PM	#6
WelshStew Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,628 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 10 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts Expertise: (X)HTML / CSS Experience: Professional	Tom, again I reiterate what has already been said in that this is a nice looking site. On the homepage I would like to be able to view more than one image, maybe via a jquery slideshow, which would allow me to see more of your skills without having to delve deeper into your site. [edit] something liek the one on this site: http://www.substrakt.co.uk/ [/edit] I would get rid of the visits and last update in the top right, if this gets out of date or is low, as at present, then it can put people off. I don't think the faded green colour scheme works, it jars against some of the images presented. I can't think of an alternative however, sorry. I do think black is the right way to go though. As someone mentioned earlier, this makes the images stand out. Maybe some inspiration from other sites will help: Inspiration: These websites are not black \| Denis Designs __________________ WelshStew extreme sports t shirts & clothing \| Movember - moustache growing for charity

18th March 2009, 01:38 AM	#2
samantha Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I love the use of the large imagery, however, I do think that the little info icon detracts a bit from them. You may want to consider a smaller icon, or text only, allowing the viewer to focus on the lovely photographs.

18th March 2009, 01:17 PM	#7
WelshStew Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,628 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 10 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts Expertise: (X)HTML / CSS Experience: Professional	some more inspiration for you: Web Design: Black Layouts \| Abduzeedo - design inspiration and tutorials 35 Black Web Designs That Show Us That Once You Go Black, You Never Go Back \| Abduzeedo - design inspiration and tutorials __________________ WelshStew extreme sports t shirts & clothing \| Movember - moustache growing for charity

18th March 2009, 03:30 PM	#8
WelshStew Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,628 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 10 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts Expertise: (X)HTML / CSS Experience: Professional	and the last one for today: 25 Impressive and Inspirational Dark CSS Web Designs : Speckyboy Design Magazine __________________ WelshStew extreme sports t shirts & clothing \| Movember - moustache growing for charity

14th April 2009, 10:48 AM	#9
Wrams Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 877 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 49 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Expertise: (X)HTML / CSS Experience: Intermediate	I personally like the site but can't really comment as i'm a complete novice. I was also a photographer with my extensive range of equipment. I have however bought myself a Canon G9 to go with my Canon 30d and have some wonderful images from different places around the world. My favourite place is Rome. Its absolutely amazing!! I am currently stitching 6 images together in photoshop of the inside of the collisium. Once its done i'll let you see the result!! Anyway nice site mate, thanks for sharing it with us __________________

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