Work
Captain T Productions
A photography site for a local photographer, cinematography, and drone pilot.
Background
Captain T Productions was a beautiful project involving photography and the client wanted a website that would both showcase and advertise their work. At set-up, the business was in it’s infancy, so the build had to support growth and demonstrate the potential of the site.
Onboarding & Early Ideas
The brief was basically:
- ‘We need a website for our photography and drone footage’
- ‘Advise us on the website software and hosting’
- ‘Train us on how to add content’
I researched similar websites, for ideas on best practice and to understand how best to showcase this kind of work. The client provided their logo and using this, I created mockups which explored layout, colours, and general vibe of their brand.
Final design
Design & Build
I built the site using WordPress, and created a custom theme based on the client’s colours and logo. The goal was to make something that made their work stand-out, while providing something the client could easily edit and maintain without digging through complicated settings.
A few things I focused on:
- Keeping the layout clean and easy to navigate
- Making sure the client could update text and images themselves
- Avoiding unnecessary plugins
- Ensuring the site worked smoothly on mobile
Since this was a portfolio project and done at no cost, I gave them a final review round with free adjustments so they could fine‑tune anything before launch.
Hosting & Deployment
For hosting, I recommended Bluehost — it’s reliable, affordable, and easy to use, regardless of your level of technical experience.
The setup process was straightforward:
- Uploaded the site files through Bluehost’s file manager
- Unzipped the package on the server
- Updated URLs and configuration settings
- Finished the WordPress setup and activated the custom theme
To help them with SEO, analytics, and reviews, I installed:
- Site Kit for Google Analytics/Search Console
- Yoast SEO for basic optimisation
- TrustIndex to display customer reviews in a clean widget
These gave the client the essentials without overwhelming them with too many tools.
Outcome & Key takeaways
Outcome
The final site gave the client exactly what they needed:
- A clean, simple design
- A custom theme that matched their brand
- Easy content management
- Reliable hosting
- Basic SEO and analytics built in
It was a smooth project that gave the client a professional online presence without any unnecessary complexity.
Key takeaways
Due to the simplicity of the site, I focused on my interactions with the client, making sure they were fully involved every step of the way, and letting them weigh in at key steps.
I also strengthend my adaptablity throughout the project. At times, the client needed more time to respond or provide information due to other commitments, so I learned to make the most of my time by progressing with the elements I could. I worked flexibly, often moving forward without full design mockups or final copy while still meeting deadlines without compromising the concept. Most importantly, I ensured the client stayed informed and involved as the project progressed.