🧑💼 About the Client
Ejaz Khan is a professional photographer known for cinematic portraits, wedding photography, fashion shoots, travel photography, and creative visual storytelling.
Before partnering with Growistan, the client had a basic website that failed to showcase the artistry, quality, and emotional impact of his work. The previous site lacked proper gallery structure, slow loading speed, outdated layout, and poor user engagement.
He approached Growistan to create a premium, visually immersive website that highlights his portfolio, strengthens his brand identity, and drives more bookings from global clients.
🎯 Objectives
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Build a modern, elegant, and photography-focused website
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Showcase portfolio collections in a visually stunning layout
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Improve user experience (UX) to increase inquiries and bookings
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Highlight the photographer’s style, personality, and expertise
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Ensure fast performance and mobile responsiveness
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Create an SEO-friendly structure to improve online visibility
⚙️ Challenges
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Previous website didn’t emotionally represent the photographer’s work
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Poor gallery structure leading to low engagement
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Slow loading due to unoptimized high-resolution images
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Weak mobile responsiveness
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No dedicated booking funnel or lead capture forms
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Unorganized categories and content flow
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Minimal storytelling, resulting in low brand connection
🚀 Website Design Strategy & Implementation
1. Creative Research & Portfolio Structuring
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Analyzed global photography websites for inspiration
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Studied the photographer’s work to build a signature visual theme
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Categorized portfolio into structured galleries: Weddings, Portraits, Fashion, Events, Travel
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Designed user flow from viewing photos → learning services → booking
2. UI Design & Visual Branding
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Used a minimal, cinematic, and premium design approach
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Highlighted photos with full-width galleries and smooth transitions
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Applied elegant typography and a monochromatic color palette
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Added storytelling sections to reflect emotion behind his work
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Clear CTAs like “Book a Shoot” and “View Portfolio”
3. Website Development
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Built a high-speed, SEO-friendly photography website
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Compressed images without losing quality to improve loading speed
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Integrated dynamic galleries, sliders, and category filters
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Designed dedicated service pages with package details
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Added contact form + WhatsApp booking options
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Ensured full mobile responsiveness for all devices
4. Optimization & Launch
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A/B tested gallery layouts and CTA placements
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Optimized loading time despite heavy media content
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Ensured easy navigation through categories
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Added social media integrations for brand engagement
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Implemented structured metadata for photo SEO
📈 Results After Redesign
| Metric | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Inquiries | 20–30 | 90–120 |
| Portfolio Engagement | Low | 4× Increase |
| Website Speed | 6.5 sec | 1.9 sec |
| Bounce Rate | 64% | 23% |
| Conversion Rate | 1.4% | 5.2% |
| Mobile Performance | Weak | Fully Optimized |
📊 Growth Highlights
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Achieved 5.2% conversion rate, significantly increasing bookings
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Portfolio engagement improved by 4× thanks to better gallery layouts
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Fast-loading pages reduced bounce rate by over 60%
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Clear service pages and CTAs increased inquiry volume
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Professional, visual-driven UI strengthened brand credibility
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Website now reflects the artistic quality of the photographer’s work
🔍 Key Learnings
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Photography websites require minimal, image-first design structures
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Fast image optimization is crucial for high-quality galleries
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Strong visual storytelling boosts emotional engagement
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Clear category organization improves user experience
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Mobile optimization is essential for modern portfolio browsing
🧭 Next Steps
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Add blog section for photography tips and SEO growth
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Introduce client testimonial videos
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Implement chatbot for instant shoot inquiries
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Expand portfolio categories with recent projects
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Launch landing pages for destination weddings and fashion campaigns
💬 Final Thoughts
Growistan transformed Ejaz Khan’s photography website into a premium, visually compelling, and high-converting portfolio platform.
The redesign enhanced brand perception, improved user engagement, and increased booking inquiries substantially.
This case study shows how professional UI/UX and optimized gallery design can elevate a photographer’s online presence in a competitive digital landscape.


