Maya Okonkwo
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Photographers
A photographer portfolio website where the pictures come first
A photographer portfolio website needs a tight edit of your best images, captions that say where and what they are, and a clear way to ask about prints or commissions. SayHi gives you that on one free page at sayhi.page/yourname, with large images and room for captions.
What to put on a photography portfolio
Someone opened your link from Instagram or an email from a client. This is what they need.
- An edit of six to twelve imagesThe pictures that show the work you want to be hired for. Group a series under a short heading.
- Captions with factsPlace, year, and whether a print exists and in what size. A good caption answers the first question before anyone asks it.
- One line about youWhat you shoot and where you are based. “Landscape and street photographer between London and Lagos” is enough.
- How to enquireSay whether you take commissions, sell prints, or both, then add an email link or a contact form.
- Instagram or your archiveLink it for people who want more, and keep the page itself to the edit.
Example
Example: Maya Okonkwo’s page
Maya is a demo photographer who shoots coastal landscapes and night streets. Her page uses the Editorial template, which gives each series a heading and a few lines of text before the image. Every caption carries a title and year, and a “Print enquiries” link notes that editions are limited and posted from London.
The page shows four images in total. That restraint is the point: a client opening the link from Instagram sees a clear style within seconds.
Mistakes that weaken a photography portfolio
Most of them come from showing too much.
Showing everything
Twenty similar frames dilute the three great ones. Edit hard, then edit again.
Mixing unrelated work
If you shoot weddings and fine-art landscapes, decide which one this page is for, or separate them with clear headings.
Captions that say nothing
“Untitled 4” gives a buyer nothing to go on. Name the place, the year or the series.
Hiding the enquiry
Put the contact link where someone finishes looking, right after the last image.
Editorial or Portfolio?
Editorial gives text more room, which suits a series with a story or long captions. Portfolio makes the images larger and keeps captions short. You can switch between them in the editor and keep all your content.
Templates that fit
Editorial
Magazine pacing for pictures and sentences. Maya’s page uses it.
Portfolio
The image takes the full width and the caption stays short.
Read next: Photographer portfolio examples, more ways to order an edit.
Make your page
Make the edit first
Pick the images before you open the editor. If a frame does not earn its place, leave it out.
Upload and caption
Upload each image in the editor, then add a caption with the title, place and year.
Publish and link it
Sign in to publish at sayhi.page/yourname and put it in your Instagram bio and email signature.
Questions
Can I deliver client galleries or sell prints here?
No. SayHi is a portfolio page, not a proofing or shop tool. Link to your print shop or client gallery service from the page.
How many photos should a portfolio have?
Usually six to twelve: enough to show a consistent style, few enough that every image is strong.
Can search engines read my captions?
Yes. Captions and image alt text are part of the page’s HTML.
Related pages
Portfolio builder
A one-page portfolio: large work, a short bio, and a URL for a bio or an email.
Photographer portfolio examples
Editorial photography examples and a portfolio layout for the same stills.
How to build a portfolio
Three to six pieces, a sentence under each, and one URL to share.
Designer portfolio website
A bento grid or a large-work page for identity, objects, and selected projects.