Showit website design for photographers, from someone who spent 15 years behind the camera.
Showit Website Designer for Photographers
Looking for a Showit website designer for your photography business? I design and customize Showit websites specifically for photographers who want a polished site that is easy to update, works with their existing CRM and gallery tools, and guides more of the right clients toward inquiry. With 15 years of experience running my own photography business, I understand both sides of the process.
about your designer
I'M MISTI DAVIS
Showit website designer + former professional photographer.
OVER 15 YEARS
of photography industry experience.
BASED IN COLORADO
Designing Showit websites for photographers nationwide.
Your photos can tell a whole story in a single frame but your website still has to tell people what to do next. If inquiries keep opening with “What’s your cheapest package?” or your best clients are coming almost entirely from referrals, your site may not be doing enough of the selling for you.
I understand because I lived it. I spent 15 years running a photography business, managing inquiries, delivering galleries, blogging between sessions, and trying to keep all the moving pieces together. You won’t have to explain your world to me.
Instead, we’ll focus on the people you want to book, what they need to hear, and how your website can guide them from “I love her work” to “I’m ready to inquire.”
Most photography websites don't have an image problem. They have a clarity problem.
Beautiful Photos Aren't Booking Clients on Their Own
Everything is built in Showit, so you can swap images, update pricing, change copy, or publish a blog post without needing to email a designer every time your business evolves.
A beautiful website matters, but it also needs to guide people somewhere. I think through the flow, messaging, images, and calls to action so your site feels good and makes it easier for the right clients to take the next step.
I spent 15 years running a photography business, so I understand the tools, workflows, and client experience behind the scenes. Your website is designed to work with the systems you already use, not create more work for you.
Yours to update
Strategy before pretty
Built around your business
why choose a photographer turned designer
The Website Experiences
SHOWIT WEBSITE DESIGN FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
- Template built around your brand
- Up to 3 additional page designs
- Blog design + setup
- Copy review + messaging guidance
- 1 additional round of revisions
- Customized Showit template
- Up to 5 pages
- Strategy Kickoff Call
- Brand styling + content integration
- Basic SEO setup
- Homepage refresh
- New canvas design
- Existing page updates
- Content updates
- Email opt-in integration
- Basic SEO improvements
1 Day Refresh
Strategic Showit Website Updates
Website in a Week
Fast-Track Showit Website Design
The Elevated
Semi-Custom Showit Website Design
timeline:
timeline:
timeline:
1 Day (7 Hours)
starting at:
$850
1 Week
starting at:
starting at:
4 Weeks
$1650
$2950
most popular
split over 3 payments
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Brand Photographer
Showit Website Design for Photographers
Ready to Grow
Wedding Photographer
Newborn and Family Photographer
Senior Photographer
Portrait Photographer
This might be a fit if you’re a:
…who has outgrown a DIY website or a template that no longer reflects your work.
A few photographer
websites I've designed
featured WORK
Pam Rochholz
“I am so happy that I hired Misti to do my new website. The process was very easy and professional.”
WHAT Photographers ARE SAYING
iris images website design
I know your portfolio is probably too big. When you love every image, narrowing it down can feel impossible. However, a homepage packed with photos and very little direction doesn’t always make it clear who you’re for.
I know the moment that matters most: someone lands on your site, loves your work, and then needs to quickly understand what you offer, what the next step is, and whether you’re the right fit. That’s where a thoughtful website makes a difference.
I know the practical details, too. Galleries need to load quickly. Your mobile site needs just as much attention as desktop. Your blog should support how people actually search. And your website needs to work with the systems you already use behind the scenes.
None of this came from studying photography businesses from the outside. It came from 15 years of running one myself and paying attention to what actually helped turn interest into inquiries.
What I Already Know About Running a Photography Business
I’ll walk you through your new site with a recorded tutorial and give you access to a library of simple how-to videos for future updates. You’ll also have post-launch support, so you’re not left figuring things out on your own after launch.
The Handover
Your inquiry form, CRM, galleries, scheduler, and other tools connected where they need to go.
connected CLIENT EXPERIENCE
Need more pages, a blog, or an email opt-in for a freebie? Add exactly what your business needs.
add on's
Page titles, descriptions, image alt text, and the basics your site needs to be understood by search engines.
seo foundations
Your strongest work curated and organized so potential clients can quickly see what you do best.
a portfolio that books
Every page thoughtfully adjusted for the screen where many clients will see your work first.
MOBILE FIRST DETAILS
Built around your goals, audience, and the sessions you want to book more of.
a strategic design
Thoughtful design, strategic details, and the support you need from start to launch.
What’s Included in My Showit Website Design for Photographers
We’ll kick things off with strategy, then I’ll customize your site around your brand, content, and goals. You’ll have an opportunity to review and request revisions along the way.
You’ll complete your questionnaire and gather your copy, images, branding, and Showit template before your project begins.
We’ll start with the service that best fits where your website is now and what you need next.
Simple and Guided From Start to Launch
Once your design is approved, I’ll optimize it for mobile, set up the SEO foundations, connect your tools, and get everything ready to launch.
Choose Your Website Experience
get everything ready
design + Refine
optimize + launch
THE SHOWIT WEBSITE DESIGN PROCESS
danne braden photography
“I appreciate all that Misti did for me. My website is beautiful and I have gotten many compliments on it.”
WHAT Photographers ARE SAYING
Not at all. I also design websites for coaches, wellness brands, and other creative businesses. Photography is where my background runs deepest as I spent 15 years as a photographer so I understand firsthand how important it is to have a website that not only looks beautiful, but also supports the way you actually run your business.
Do you only work with photographers?
Absolutely. That’s exactly what The 1-Day Refresh is for. In one focused, seven-hour VIP day, I’ll refine your design, update your content, and improve the flow of your site so it feels more polished, strategic, and aligned with where your business is now.
I already have a Showit site. Can you just improve it?
Yes. Whether you use HoneyBook, Dubsado, Pixieset, Pic-Time, or another platform, your Showit website can connect with the tools you already use to run your business - from contact forms and booking workflows to client galleries.
Will my galleries and CRM work with my new site?
Yes. I can move your existing website over to Showit and make the transition as seamless as possible. If you have blog posts or pages that are already bringing in Google traffic, I’ll also help plan the necessary redirects so you can preserve as much of that existing SEO value as possible.
Can you move my site from Squarespace, Wix, or WordPress?
Yes. Both Website in a Week and The Elevated Semi-Custom Website begin with a Showit template. Website in a Week is a more plug-and-play option, while The Elevated Semi-Custom Website uses the template as a starting point and completely customizes it to reflect your brand, content, and goals.
Do I need to buy a Showit template first?
Absolutely. That’s one of the biggest reasons I design in Showit. You’ll be able to easily swap photos, update pricing, change text, or publish a blog post without needing to call a designer every time you want to make a small update.
Can I update my website myself?
Website in a Week is designed and launched in just one week once your copy and images are ready to go. The 1-Day Refresh is completed in one focused, seven-hour design day. Our Elevated Semi-Custom Website Design is thoughtfully designed and launched within four weeks.
How long does it take to build my website?
Website in a Week begins at $1,650, our Elevated Semi-Custom Website begins at $2,950, and a 1-Day Refresh begins at $850. Need a little more? Additional pages and custom features can be added à la carte, so your website is tailored to your business and you’re only investing in what you actually need.
How much does a Showit website for photographers cost?
Frequently Asked Questions
Showit gives photographers the visual flexibility to create a highly customized website without needing to code. It’s easy to update your portfolio, swap images and edit text yourself, while WordPress powers the blog behind the scenes. I also design the mobile version separately so your work looks intentional on the screen where many potential clients will first see it.
Why is Showit a good website platform for photographers?
Because you won’t have to explain how your business works. After 15 years as a photographer, I understand galleries, CRMs, seasonal bookings, portfolio curation, blogging, inquiry workflows and the challenge of choosing which images actually belong on your website. That experience shapes both the design and strategy behind your site.
Why hire a website designer who has worked as a photographer?
For 15 years, I was the one behind the camera photographing brands, working with clients, and building a creative business one session at a time. Now I design Showit websites, and that experience shapes the way I approach every site: which image should lead, where the words need to go, and how to guide someone from “I love this” to “How do I book?”
I know what it’s like to run a creative business and need a website that feels beautiful without making everything behind the scenes more complicated. That’s why I design in Showit. So your site is easy to manage, easy to update, and built to support your business long after launch.
I’m based in Crested Butte, Colorado, where I live with my family and get to balance design work with the slower pace of mountain life.
Showit website designer for photographers and creative businesses
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Tell me a little about your photography business, where your current website is falling short, and what you’d love your new site to do for you. If you have a specific launch date or season you’re planning around, include that below. I’ll get back to you within 1–2 business days.