JimH Loc: Western South Jersey, USA

Looking better. You still need to change the text colors on your contact page. Also, it is possible to center the nav bar on your home page? It would increase the symmetry. And to tell you the truth, I'd drop the Bravenet Calendar. They're an OK service, I've actually been a member there for several years, but their free calendar is just too full of third-party pop up ads. If you ever get so busy that your potential clients actually have to book you weeks in advance, you'll be able to afford a real calendar.

dragonariesphotography Loc: Oklahoma

i cant, unfortunately, that is the style that that design has

dragonariesphotography Loc: Oklahoma

i found a website that let me enbed a new contact page, i used white BG and black text, hope that it looks better

brokeweb Loc: Philadelphia

If you want your web site to help you establish your name in the photography world, you need to set yourself apart from all of the others. To do this, you will need to gather ideas from your competitors and build on them. Your current web site is well done but lacks a certain level of creativity that you need to brand yourself as an artist, of which you are.

Big fancy web sites are a result of a metamorphosis. You are off to a good start. Recognize your strengths and build on them. Gather ideas from other web sites and build on them.

dragonariesphotography Loc: Oklahoma

thank you, what would you suggest?

SnapHappy Loc: SW Florida

Forgive me for putting in my 2 cents' worth but I have to admit that a well-written website shows professionalism and encourages me to spend my money there. There are many instances of incorrect English on your site that diminish your artist's image and fortunately, that's avoidable. Perhaps you'd want to consider also changing the wording of "low income" and not referring to people losing their jobs, etc. It feels harsh to me (maybe because I am one of those who's taken a financial hit and don't like to feel someone's being condescending or patronizing). There are other ways to word it to let potential customers know that you're a good-hearted person who's willing to work things out with them so they can afford something special that you're offering.
Just some thoughts of mine---please take them in the spirit of helpfulness in which they're offered, ok? I wish you every success!

brokeweb Loc: Philadelphia

[quote=dragonariesphotography]thank you, what would you suggest?

Well? for example you might want to Google other Photographer's web sites & compare your web site to theirs. You will need to determine which web sites are more successful than others, then model yours around their web sites. I am not saying you should copy them, but get ideas from a successful web site and put your own creative twist on them.

The first one that I found was...http://www.oklahomaphotography.com/
Here is another one: http://www.kimhaynesphoto.com/
And still another...http://www.kimhaynesphoto.com/

These are the top three that I saw...One thing they all have in common is that they incorporate Flash into their web site. I am not a big flash fan but it seems to be the standard in your niche.

dragonariesphotography Loc: Oklahoma

oh no, its fine i understand, i am not the best when it comes to vocabulary or english for that matter :(

honestly i couldnt think of another way to word "low income" without it sounding harsh, our family was also hit pretty big in the financial state, that is another reason why i have started trying to make more money with my hobby. i am very new to all the buisness side of things up until now it was just a fun hobby.

Forgive me for putting in my 2 cents' worth but I have to admit that a well-written website shows professionalism and encourages me to spend my money there. There are many instances of incorrect English on your site that diminish your artist's image and fortunately, that's avoidable. Perhaps you'd want to consider also changing the wording of "low income" and not referring to people losing their jobs, etc. It feels harsh to me (maybe because I am one of those who's taken a financial hit and don't like to feel someone's being condescending or patronizing). There are other ways to word it to let potential customers know that you're a good-hearted person who's willing to work things out with them so they can afford something special that you're offering.
Just some thoughts of mine---please take them in the spirit of helpfulness in which they're offered, ok? I wish you every success![/quote]