Best Squarespace Templates for Photographers (2025 Edition)
As both a photographer and a Squarespace web designer who has supported over 130 artists and creatives worldwide, I’m often asked:
Which Squarespace template is best for photographers?
Your website should do more than look good—it should reflect your artistic identity, showcase your work in its best light, and help you connect meaningfully with your audience.
In this guide, I’ll walk you through the best Squarespace templates for photographers in 2025, including my own custom-designed option, Leiter. Each one is selected with clarity, creative flexibility, and visual impact in mind.
“Templates that honour creativity—built to grow with your art.”
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What makes a great Squarespace template for photographers?
A template is just a starting point—but the right one can make everything else easier. As a photographer, your website needs to do more than look good. It should feel aligned with your visual language, support the way you present your work, and give your images room to speak.
Since all Squarespace templates (7.1) now share the same core features, the real difference lies in visual tone, layout flexibility, and how well the structure supports your creative flow. Whether you're showcasing client sessions, personal projects, or a curated portfolio, the right foundation makes your site easier to build, easier to update, and more intuitive to grow with.
As both a web designer and an artist, I encourage photographers to focus on templates that support clarity, flow, and flexibility. Here’s what to prioritize when choosing a Squarespace template as a photographer:
1 / A Structure That Supports Your Work
Look for templates that offer a layout structure similar to what you need. Templates should match how you want your work to be experienced—whether as a series, a cohesive portfolio, or a mix of projects and services.
Do you want to showcase multiple series? A single, cohesive body of work? Upcoming events or news?
Start with a layout and section variety that feels close to your needs so you can adapt it easily.
2 / Clear Visual Hierarchy
The template should guide visitors through your work—starting with your strongest visuals or message.
Prioritize templates where the homepage includes bold imagery or a clear introduction to who you are and what you do.
Look for clean layouts that spotlight your strongest work and draw visitors in without distraction.
3 / Minimal, Adaptable Layouts
Avoid templates that feel too busy or overly stylized. A clean foundation is easier to customize and lets your art shine.
Think of the template as a stage—not the performance. Busy designs can compete with your work, while minimal ones support and elevate it.
4 / Versatile Content Sections
Choose a template that includes—or can easily accommodate—image galleries, text blocks, project summaries, newsletter sign-ups, or event listings, depending on your practice.
Versatile sections allow you to grow your site and adapt it over time without needing a full redesign.
5 / Built-In Aesthetic Alignment
While all fonts and colors can be changed, starting with a template that already feels close to your aesthetic (e.g. bold and modern, quiet and minimal, editorial and artistic) can make the process smoother.
Even though everything can be customized, choosing a visual tone that resonates with your work can save time and guide your edits.
6 / Intuitive Navigation
Templates with straightforward menus and clean layout structures help visitors explore your work with ease.
Make sure the demo site shows how navigation behaves on both desktop and mobile—it should feel natural, fluid, and simple to use.
Remember:
There’s no such thing as a “perfect” template—templates are simply a starting point. But the right foundation can make your creative work easier to present, update, and evolve. Choose a template that feels spacious, adaptable, and aligned with how you want your work to be experienced—whether that’s quiet and immersive or bold and editorial.
The Best Squarespace Templates for Photographers (2025)
Here’s my curated list of Squarespace templates for photographers in 2025—each chosen for its unique strengths, style, and usability.
McCurry
Minimal / editorial / immersive
McCurry is perfect for artists and photographers who want their work to be seen at scale. Inspired by the iconic photographer Steve McCurry—renowned for his ability to connect deeply with his subjects—this template emphasizes immersive, full-bleed visuals that create a gallery-like experience.
With oversized imagery, clean typography, and strong contrast, McCurry delivers a minimal yet impactful design. It offers a variety of flexible layout options, making it ideal for portfolios that rely on visual storytelling with minimal explanation.
The highlights:
Elegant design that lets your art take center stage
Comprehensive homepage structure to support the range of your practice
Pre-designed services, portfolio, and blog pages
Built for scale, with bold presentation and clarity
BEST FOR:
Fashion and portrait photographers
Visual storytellers
Photographers offering client sessions or editorial work
Gilden
Energetic / layered / expressive
Gilden was built in collaboration with one of my favorite street photographers, Bruce Gilden, and it shows. This template breaks away from minimalism with bold visual energy, punchy layouts, and a layered design language that feels unapologetically individual.
Ideal for photographers who lean into a high-impact aesthetic, Gilden allows for unexpected visual moments and dynamic compositions that reflect your personality and style. It’s a great fit for showcasing narrative-rich street photography, creative portraits, or educational offerings.
The highlights:
Bold, expressive design that stands out
Layered layout options for visual variety
Comprehensive homepage structure to support your evolving practice
Pre-designed course page for teaching or online offerings
BEST FOR:
Street photographers
Portrait photographers with a bold visual voice
Photographers offering courses, workshops, or mentorship
Reseda
Minimal / poetic / spacious
Reseda is all about restraint, atmosphere, and quiet impact. With generous whitespace, soft transitions, and a calm visual rhythm, it invites visitors to slow down and fully engage with your work.
This template is especially well-suited for photographers whose portfolios are conceptual, intimate, or emotionally nuanced. Its understated design lets your visuals speak with clarity and intention—perfect for creating a sense of intimacy and reflection.
The highlights:
Subtle yet impactful visual language
Spacious homepage structure that supports a variety of content
Pre-designed services page
Pre-designed gallery page (ideal for offering a glimpse into your work or process)
BEST FOR:
Portrait photographers
Fashion & editorial photographers
Wedding photographers
Photographers offering client services or commissions
Balboa
Contemporary / curated / fluid
Balboa is one of the cleanest and most thoughtfully structured templates available—designed with gallery presentation and large-scale imagery in mind. Its minimal, airy layout is ideal for photographers or visual artists who want to showcase their work in a way that feels curated, refined, and quietly powerful.
With a strong focus on visual clarity and flow, Balboa is perfect for portfolios where the work itself is the centerpiece.
The highlights:
Minimalist, spacious design that feels contemporary and refined
Pre-designed gallery pages for showcasing curated series or collections
BEST FOR:
Fine art photographers
Portrait photographers
Fashion & editorial photographers
Quinn
Editorial / narrative-friendly / timeless
Quinn is a classic. Its layout is rooted in editorial design, making it a strong choice for portfolios that tell a story—whether through images, video, or thoughtful copy. I often recommend Quinn to artists who blend practice and process, or those whose work leans into narrative and visual rhythm.
With its magazine-like structure, Quinn creates a polished, immersive experience that feels both professional and personal.
The highlights:
Editorial layout with a magazine feel
Comprehensive homepage structure that supports diverse creative content
Pre-designed gallery page for showcasing projects or series
BEST FOR:
Portrait photographers
Fashion & editorial photographers
Street photographers
Prefer to DIY your artist website template, but want expert help?
Choosing a template is just the start. If you're building your site yourself but need help refining the layout, structure, or mobile responsiveness—I offer Design Day Intensives.
It’s a one-day collaboration where we elevate your Squarespace website together. You stay in control, while I support the creative and technical refinement.
Perfect for artists who want to DIY with clarity and confidence.
A custom template tailored for photographers – Meet Leiter
Meet Leiter – My Premium Squarespace Template for Artists
Leiter is a custom-designed Squarespace template inspired by NYC street photography and created during my first Squarespace Circle Day. Designed specifically for visual artists and photographers with a strong narrative style, it blends the flexibility of a template with the depth of a custom site.
You choose the template—I customize it with your branding, structure, and flow. It’s an ideal middle ground between a full DIY build and a high-investment custom website.
The highlights:
Hamburger menu navigation for a modern, clean user experience
Custom animations for added depth and movement
Custom typography styling for an editorial feel
Optional Polaroid-style image frame for unique visual presentation
Custom-designed portfolio page and series page to showcase projects
Dedicated Exhibition pages (past and upcoming shows)
Pre-designed online store and product layout
Pre-designed blog to support your voice and visibility
FAQs – Squarespace Templates for Photographers
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Yes. Squarespace offers high-quality, customizable templates that are well-suited for professional photographers. You can create a sleek portfolio, promote your services, showcase client work, or even sell prints—all from one platform.
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Absolutely. Squarespace templates are flexible—you can change fonts, colors, layouts, and image styles. If you need something more personalized, you can also use custom CSS or work with a designer to tailor the site to your aesthetic.
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Yes. I offer Design Day Intensives and custom website design for photographers who want a polished, professional site without the overwhelm. You provide the content—I take care of the rest.
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Definitely. Instagram is helpful for visibility, but it’s not a substitute for a professional website. A Squarespace photography site gives you full control, improves your SEO, and creates a more curated, lasting impression for clients, collaborators, or galleries.
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Yes. Templates like Leiter or McCurry support online stores where you can sell prints, digital files, or offer booking for photo sessions. Squarespace's eCommerce features are built-in and easy to manage.
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Absolutely. If you’ve already begun your site but need help refining layout, structure, or mobile responsiveness, my Design Day Intensives are ideal. I’ll elevate your existing site and make sure it aligns with your vision and brand.
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Squarespace makes it possible to build your own site—but that doesn’t mean it will be fully optimized. A strong photography portfolio isn’t just about design—it’s about creating a strategic, intuitive experience that’s visually aligned and built to convert.
As a professional Squarespace designer and photographer, I don’t just help make your site look beautiful—I help structure it to guide visitors, hold their attention, and encourage them to take action. That might mean booking a session, exploring your services, or purchasing a print.
Behind the scenes, I focus on what most DIY builds miss:
Navigation that makes sense
SEO foundations so your site gets found
Mobile responsiveness that feels smooth and intentional
Content flow and visual hierarchy that guide visitors naturally
Design is just one part of the process. I help you build a website that reflects your artistic identity and supports your goals—clearly, professionally, and with purpose.
Choosing the right template for your photo website
The best Squarespace template for photographers or artists is the one that supports your work, honors your voice, and evolves alongside your creative path.
Ask yourself:
Do I want to guide visitors through a quiet, immersive journey?
Do I need space to promote services, exhibitions, or events?
Do I want a clean, curated store to sell my work online?
Your website should feel like home—digitally.
As a certified Squarespace expert and a photographer with a layered background in acting and the arts, I help artists build websites that reflect their identity—visually, emotionally, and professionally. Each site is crafted to feel expressive, aligned, and built to grow with your career.
Need help choosing or customizing a photography template?
Whether you're building your own site or looking for expert design support, I’d love to help.
Let’s create a website that honours your work, amplifies your voice, and feels like a natural extension of your practice.
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