Objective 3

Create and execute the basic framework of the website.

• Create a graphical representation of the layout.
• Create pages in Dreamweaver.
• Link pages together.
• Name links properly

www.PhotographyByEvelyn.net

Layout

Navigation

Objective 2

Meet with "client" and discuss wants and needs.

Show examples in different websites of layouts, navigation bars, etc.

Conclude and form a vision of what she wants.

• Figure out what pages she wants.
• Discuss target audience.
• Discuss style.
• Show examples of different styles, layouts, etc. researched in Objective 1.
• Discuss technical needs such as how she wants the navigation bar to interact with the user.

Target Audience:

DFW residence

High School Seniors

Brides

Engaged Couples

Families

Event Coordinators

Pages she wants:

Home

Wedding

- Ceremony

- Bridal

- Engagement

Portrait

- Senior

- Family

- Event

Pricing

Contact

Wants and needs:

• Minimalist
• Fonts - not too feminine
• Black background
• Constant navigation bar
• Centralized "box" layout

http://www.karlafountain.com/main.php

This is her favorite Layout.

• Navigation bar on the top

http://www.sposabellaphotography.com/index2.php

This is her favorite Navigation Bar and interaction.

• Galleries for weddings, engagements, bridal portraits, senior portraits, family portraits, event portraits

http://www.phase3photography.com/weddings.html

This is her favorite Gallery. She loves the layout and interaction.

• To contact her via email on Contacts page, she wants to click on email address and have it open in email client such as Microsoft Outlook.
• Pricing page will have the basic prices listed in text and have PDF links for special package prices.
• Some way to stop people from stealing photos (Watermark)

Objective 1

Audit what is currently out there.
Narrow down examples for the "client".

- Search the web for other photographer's websites

- Search bridal magazines for websites

- Record findings

- Narrow down

wisnerphoto.com
www.blount-photo.com - favorite layout
www.nataliazphotography.com
www.capturethemomentphotographyllc.com
www.phase3photography.com
www.viewfindersphotography.com - nice idea. too long to load
www.temekaringer.com
www.dahliaphoto.com - very minimalist
www.sposabellaphotography.com - a template that came up a lot for different photographers
www.agreatshot.com - use of theme/metaphor of a photograph album
www.sarahtomlinphotography.com
www.keithevansphoto.com - found in Dallas Bride and Groom Magazine
www.julianastudios.com - found in Wedding Wishes Dallas Wedding guide
www.on-locationphotography.com
dallasweddingphotography.com - found in Wedding Wishes Dallas Wedding guide
hollandphotostudio.com - found in Brides of North Texas Magazine
www.edmonsonweddings.com - found in Brides of North Texas Magazine
johnchristopherphoto.com - found in Brides of North Texas Magazine
www.annasophotography.com - found in Central Florida Bride Magazine
www.karlafountain.com - layout only
www.ultimateimagewedding.com - found in Central Florida Bride Magazine
www.weddingphotographyorlando.com - found in Central Florida Bride Magazine

Timeline

1/11/10 - Classes Begin
1/14/10 - Review of Plan
2/15/10 - Objective 1
2/16/10 - Objective 2
3/4/10 - Objective 3
3/5/10 - Midterm Grades Due
3/11/10 - Objective 4

3/15-20/10 - Spring Break
4/1/10 - Objective 5
4/15/10 - Objective 6
4/22/10 - Objective 7
4/28/10 - Objective 8
5/3/10 - Last Day of Classes
5/4-5/10 - Reading Days

5/6-12/10 - Final Exam Days

Objective 1 - Audit what is currently on the web and narrow down favorites to show as examples to the "client".

Objective 2 - Meet with "client" and discuss wants and needs; finalize what she wants.

Objective 3 - Create and execute the basic framework of the website.

Objective 4 - Decide on and initiate site interaction.

Objective 5 - Decide on and complete overall design (as well as create logo for the "client").

Objective 6 - Create photo galleries and add them to the website.

Objective 7 - Input data on pages that require it.

Objective 8 - Finish and polish.