Photography Website

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Wordpress Design Brief
I want a website to promote my photography business. Needs to have a portfolio section, about me section, blog, client log in/ private gallery and a contact/quotation form.
Obviously the aim is to get enquiries and hence to lead people to the quotation or contact details. Also the aim is to showcase my photography to further drive enquiries.
Design and aesthetic appeal is crucial.
You can see my FB page here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mehdiya-Jaffer-Photography/149045005126024
I do mainly weddings, engagements and family shoots.
I'm looking for a design that is custom and unique - something that does not look like a standard template! As a creative professional, I require a design which has 'character' - some ways I think this can be achieved is by choosing theme colours to base the website on, some consistent motifs, printed background/wall paper...? Whilst I am interested in an 'original' design, I would like to maintain a clear minimalist site layout.
In summary, my website must have a 'bold artistic identity'- whether this is achieved by a contemporary, rustic or classic design is open to suggestion. The homepage example which is attached to this brief may help you understand what I mean. (example_homepage.jpg) - this is only an example and it is not necessary for it to be exactly like this - as experienced web-designers I'm sure you will be able to build upon the example/idea.
Updates
Hi, I realize this project needs a bit more guidance so here goes....
Added Sunday, December 11, 2011
Have just seen this - absolutely love it! Similar designs please :)
Added Monday, December 12, 2011
Project Deadline Extended
Reason: To allow time for revision
Added Friday, December 16, 2011
Target Market(s)
Young families & young couples in the UK. Often professionals, large budget, trendy individuals.
Industry/Entity Type
Business
Look and feel
Each slider illustrates characteristics of the customer's brand and the style your logo design should communicate.
Elegant
Bold
Playful
Serious
Traditional
Modern
Personable
Professional
Feminine
Masculine
Colorful
Conservative
Economical
Upmarket
Requirements
Must have
- Portfolio section ( divided into: weddings, family, engagement, new born etc.)
about me section
A dedicated blog
client log in/ private gallery
contact/quotation form (easily found on web page)
'artistic identity' (see project overview above for more info)
Clean and clear layout
Based around my logo as attached
Nice to have
- I like soft pastel colours but open to suggestion
Whimsical/ retro/ 'quaint' feel to the design/fonts/color...again, open to all ideas...
www.sarahrhoads.com - this site is brilliant, with a simpler layout and less flash. I like the simple homepage especially.