critique my site :)

[Jonbar18]

hey guys, i know this is mostly for critiquing specific shots, but i am a new photographer, and i was hoping somebody could critique my site, and some of the pictures and give some feedback or tips

thanks

jonathan barenboim photogrphy

[kuvahmagh]

Just a quick point, do you have a license to use the music, if not it is hard to ask people not to steal your work when you are essentially doing the same to the singer/songwriter, if you do great but if not its a bit hypocritical.

[Henry Wilt]

I'll be honest and tell you that I didn't give it a proper look because it was so painfully slow loading. That could be down to my connection, although I haven't noticed any other sites being significantly slower to day, or maybe the whereabouts of your host server.
Sorry, I am very impatient when it comes to sites loading.

[vsa]

I don't mean to be mean, but it looks like something straight out of the box. Needs something more personal and customized.

Also blue links on a gray background isn't such a good idea. Some people might have trouble reading them.

Was the music removed since I didn't hear anything?

[z0mbina80]

I have to agree.. it is a bit bland. If it were me I would come up with a layout that puts your images large and up front on the home page.I would make it more personal, more your own. Try to focus on what your strengths are as a photographer ( nature, portraits, etc) and showcase that on your home page because if your home page isn't something that jumps out and grabs their interest then chances are that visitors aren't going to take the time to search your galleries, etc. Just my 2 cents

[Cypher]

Well look at the bright side, at least you got alot of input/feedback

[PowerPix]

Okay......

First off, it loaded fast!!!!

There is a lot of gray. It needs color otherwise you get a dreary feeling. Don't get me wrong, gray looks great on websites -- just not so much of it! I actually use gray on my own website.

Most of the photos appeared dark. I think the gray color scheme may have something to do with this.There has to be color on the site to make your photos pop!

The "Home" page is basically the same thing as the "Photographs" page. I'd pick one or the other because it is somewhat redundant. Maybe customize the Home page with some text, a welcome note or something. Save the main display of photos for the Photographs page. I would however pick one or two "stunning" photos for the home page, this will draw people further into your website. Also, people like to read "About Me" pages -- what field of photography do you specialize in, etc. It just helps get a little information about you as a photographer.

I'd put some information on the Contact page........where are you located -- a phone number maybe.

Lastly....I'm not a fan of guestbook pages.
Just some things to consider.

Here is my website if you are interested: www.PropertyXposure.com

[Jonbar18]

thanks for all the sugestions i'll spend some more time working on it.
thanks powerpix, i think ill leave my homepage as just the slideshow and welcome message . and ya, i removed the music because i thought about what kuvahmagh said and he had a good point

[theArchitect]

It doesn't seem to work when java-script is turned off, you might want to consider presenting your content in a way that doesn't depend on JS.

[Jonbar18]

Originally Posted by theArchitect

It doesn't seem to work when java-script is turned off, you might want to consider presenting your content in a way that doesn't depend on JS.

i cant control that. i use zenfolio and i cant change that kind of stuff