Squarespace Websites and SEO for Creators & Educators
Get Your Photographer or Videographer Website
Your visuals tell a story—your site should too. We design Squarespace websites that elevate your portfolio, attract ideal clients, and help you book more shoots, gigs, and brand work with ease.
✓ Look professional
✓ build trust
✓ Win more business
You’re a Photographer or Videographer—But Your Website Isn’t Framing You Right
You capture scroll-stopping visuals, but if your site feels clunky, outdated, or off-brand, it sends the wrong message. Clients judge your work in seconds, and your site is either building trust… or breaking it.
Here’s what we hear all the time:
My photos are strong—but my site makes me look amateur.
It doesn’t reflect my aesthetic, and it’s not booking jobs.
I slapped it together, and now I avoid sharing the link.
Knapsack is the simple way for photographers or videographers like you to get the best website possible
Professional Design
Whether your look is moody and cinematic or bright and editorial, we’ll build a Squarespace site that feels uniquely you and converts beautifully.
Fast Turnaround
Got a new project dropping? A last-minute gallery to showcase? We’ve got you. Once your prep is in, we can build your site in one day, live, over video call.
Clear Communication
Tired of flaky freelancers? With Knapsack, you’ll always know what’s happening and exactly when your site is going live. Just clear, consistent progress from start to launch.
Our Beautiful Squarespace Websites are Built to Grow Your Business
Get More Clients
A beautiful reel isn’t enough; you need a site that sells. Using StoryBrand principles and SEO-focused content strategy, we craft messaging that speaks directly to your dream clients. The result? A clean, clear site that positions you as the pro to hire—and moves people to book.
Book More Calls
We design your site to do the heavy lifting, so you’re not just getting compliments, you’re getting conversions. With smart layouts, strategic CTAs, and lightning-fast performance, your website becomes your best closer. Expect more inquiries and more “Are you available?” emails.
Get Found Online
Being talented isn’t enough if no one sees your work. We use SEO strategy, technical optimization, keyword-rich copy, and Squarespace’s built-in site structure to help your portfolio rank on Google. Whether you're a wedding photographer, brand videographer, or content creator, we help you get discovered by people already searching for what you do.
Build Instant Trust
When someone lands on your site, you’ve got seconds to prove you’re legit. We design websites that feel custom, current, and credible—so whether you shoot elopements, produce branded films, or sell prints, visitors immediately trust the quality of your work and take action.
The proof is in the portfolio
We build websites for all kinds of creators and educators
Course Creators
You turn knowledge into transformation—your website should reflect that. We craft Squarespace sites that position you as a go-to expert, build trust fast, and drive course sign-ups on autopilot.
Photographers/
Videographers
You capture moments that matter. We design sleek, media-forward sites that showcase your portfolio, streamline client inquiries, and help you book more creative work, faster.
Schools/Educators
From online academies to independent tutors, we design sites that position you as a trusted educator, communicate value clearly, and make engagement frictionless.
Authors/Speakers
Whether you're sharing frameworks, stories, or keynotes, your site should make your message crystal clear—and make it easy for clients to say “yes” to booking you.
Artists/Designers
We work with creatives in visual art, design, and media to build Squarespace websites that feel authentic, look sharp, and support both your brand and your bottom line.
Content Creators
You’ve built an audience—now build a website that works as hard as you do. We create sites that highlight your brand voice and drive results through clear CTAs and smart SEO.
You’re going to love your new photography or videography website
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Your photography or videography business is one of a kind—your website should be too. We design modern, high-converting Squarespace websites that reflect your expertise and resonate with your ideal clients.
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You shouldn’t need a developer every time you update your services. With Squarespace, you’ll have full control over your content—no coding, no stress.
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Whether clients find you from their phone or laptop, your site will look sharp and load fast. Every photography website or videography site we build is responsive and optimized for mobile engagement focused on high conversion and ranking.
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Not sure where to start? We walk you through every part of your new site and include short training videos so you can confidently manage and update content moving forward.
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We build beautiful sites AND we build ones that rank. From technical setup to keyword integration, we can optimize every page for search engines, helping more clients find your creative services.
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We use the proven StoryBrand framework to turn your messaging into a client-magnet. Visitors understand what you do, how you help, and what to do next.
Plus the power and features of Squarespace
✓ Automatic online scheduling
✓ Email marketing features
✓ Podcast hosting
✓ Integrated payments
✓ Blogging platform
✓ Membership portal
✓ 3rd party integration
✓ E-commerce capabilities
✓ Code free self-management
Our step-by-step process makes it easy to get a beautiful website quickly.
Give us your content
Send us your logo, photos, and key details about your consulting services, clients, and expertise. We’ll guide you every step of the way so it’s fast and painless.
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Watch as we build
Your designer will bring your vision to life in real time—sharing updates and hopping on quick video calls to make sure everything feels just right.
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Launch your website!
We’ll take care of all the final tech details and get your site live. You’ll walk away with a polished, professional consulting website you can manage yourself.
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Our clients love us almost as much as we love them.
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At a minimum, include a Homepage (clear value + CTA), About page (build trust), Services page (what you offer), and a Contact page (form + booking). Add Case Studies for credibility and a Blog if you're doing SEO or want to share insights.
In addition, leverage collections to highlight your work will be extremely helpful to showcase your projects in a clean structure. We also recommend considering a member area to create logins for users to view additional portfolios or their project images/videos.
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We specialize in building custom-designed websites on Squarespace 7.1. It’s secure, easy to manage, mobile-friendly, and perfect for photographers or videographers who want a professional presence without the hassle of ongoing maintenance.
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Every website we build includes essential SEO best practices — and if you want to get more visibility, we also offer ongoing SEO packages tailored to imagery creatives. In addition, we highly recommend image compression and alt text be leveraged as part of a strategy to improve site performance.
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Most of our photography or videography websites are designed and built in just one day using our Design Day process. It depends on how prepared your content is and which package you choose.
Photography or Videography Website FAQs
How to get started as a photographer or videographer
Setting yourself apart from other creatives takes more than just referrals. It involves website development, search engine optimization, content development, and planning. Here’s how to get started.
What Makes a Great Website for Photographers & Videographers?
A high-converting photography or videography website isn’t just a digital portfolio—it’s a sales tool. It should build trust, demonstrate creative authority, and convert interest into bookings. At Knapsack, we use the StoryBrand framework to create clear, conversion-driven sites that position you as the professional your clients are looking for.
From portrait and wedding photographers to commercial filmmakers and content creators, we help visual professionals answer the questions that matter: What do you do? Who do you serve? Why should they hire you?
That clarity doesn’t just build confidence—it keeps people scrolling and helps you land more clients.
Why Squarespace is Ideal for Creative Professionals
Squarespace gives photographers and videographers the best of both worlds: modern, design-forward templates that you can control. Whether you’re showcasing galleries, embedding reels, or promoting photo sessions, it’s the perfect visual platform for your visual work.
We build every Squarespace site with:
Clean, responsive layouts that look stunning on any device
Lightning-fast performance for SEO and UX
Built-in scheduling integrations for consultations and bookings
Intuitive content tools for blogs, events, and client education
Our team builds exclusively in Squarespace 7.1 and leverages custom code where needed—so you get beauty, brains, and performance without the bloated backend.
How SEO Helps Creators Book More Clients
Search engine optimization (SEO) is how visual creators go from invisible to in-demand. Whether someone’s Googling “headshot photographer near me” or “real estate videographer in [City],” your site should show up.
Here’s how we make that happen:
You show up where it counts. Targeted keywords help your site appear in search results when potential clients are ready to hire.
You build credibility from the first click. If your site ranks high and loads fast, clients assume your work is just as polished.
You get long-term visibility. Optimized content like blog posts, location pages, and service descriptions compound over time to keep traffic flowing.
We handle everything from on-page SEO and metadata to content strategy and technical setup—so your site is easy to find and impossible to ignore.
What the Best Photographer & Videographer Websites Have in Common?
The top visual creatives in any market have websites that do more than show pretty pictures. Their sites tell a story. They:
Communicate your niche (e.g., weddings, commercial, branding, real estate)
Position your work with the right tone, voice, and visuals
Guide users toward the next step, like booking a shoot or requesting a quote
Reinforce expertise through testimonials, awards, and a strong portfolio
And beyond the surface? These sites are built to scale. They’re easy to update, structured for SEO, and ready to support new content as your creative business evolves.
We Work With Clients Nationwide
We proudly serve clients nationwide, with particularly strong roots in the following cities. Whether you're based in one of these areas or working remotely, we're here to support your growth.