Step 1
Curate instead of importing everything
The first website version should show selected galleries, not a copy of the social feed.
Instagram to website
Move from Instagram-only portfolio to a photographer website
Instagram can distribute photography work, but an owned site makes search, booking, and credibility easier to control.
Photographers relying mostly on Instagram - 5 min read
Visual preview
See the kind of site this guide supports.
The advice is paired with template previews so readers can connect the launch step to an actual starting point.
Step 2
Add booking context
Visitors need service categories, location, availability, and a clear inquiry path.
Step 3
Use the site as the durable home
Keep Instagram as a channel while the website holds SEO pages, proof, and contact flow.
Next step
Use the guide while the site is still fresh.
Start from a template, make one focused first version, and use the CMS checklist to keep the next action visible.