How to Make a Client-Winning Portfolio in Squarespace: Pro Tips from Photographer Sean Dalton

In this lesson, professional photographer Sean Dalton walks you through the essentials of building a stunning portfolio using Squarespace. Whether you’re a photographer, designer, or illustrator, learn how to showcase your work with a website that captures attention and lands clients. With Sean's simple yet effective tips, you'll be able to craft a portfolio that stands out, even if you’re starting from scratch! This lesson is part of Sean's Skillshare class "Starting a Creative Business from Scratch: The Foundations", where he shares his wisdom and practical guidance on setting up a creative business. See the class: https://skl.sh/4fx1TOq --------------------------------------------------------------------------- QUICK JUMP MENU 00:00 Why Portfolios Are Essential for Creatives 01:01 Creating an Effective 'About Me' Page 02:23 Organizing Your Portfolio Sections 03:03 Overcoming Perfectionism 04:45 Building a Portfolio with Squarespace 05:57 Customizing Your Squarespace Template 06:30 Uploading and Organizing Portfolio Images 08:10 Editing Site Styles and Fonts 10:10 Adding Social Links & Contact Pages 12:12 Choosing the Right Domain for Your Portfolio 14:27 Exploring Squarespace Extensions 16:40 Finalizing Your Portfolio Website --------------------------------------------------------------------------- GET A FREE TRIAL OF SKILLSHARE Skillshare is a learning community with thousands of classes for creatives. Whether you want to learn digital art, design, or photography, Skillshare is the place for you. Start your free trial here: https://skl.sh/3BDTM4G Subscribe to Skillshare on YouTube: http://skl.sh/yt-subscribe​ Skillshare on Instagram:   / skillshare   Skillshare on TikTok: tiktok.com/@skillshare Skillshare on Pinterest:   / skillshare   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT SEAN DALTON Sean Dalton is a professional travel photographer with a passion for storytelling. His work has taken him to destinations around the globe, and he’s collaborated with brands like DJI, Spotify, and Samsonite. Learn more about Sean here: https://skl.sh/3ZYsUWy