SEOPhotographyMichigan2024

Sunshine Photo Shots

A photographer's portfolio that books clients on autopilot

+180%

Organic Traffic Growth

Booking Inquiries

98

PageSpeed Score

6 wks

Delivery Time

sunshinephotoshots.com
Sunshine Photo Shots website screenshot
The Challenge

What problem were we solving?

Sunshine Photo Shots had been running for years, building an audience on Instagram and through word of mouth — but their outdated Squarespace site wasn't converting visitors, and it was invisible in local search. Every time a potential client in Michigan searched 'photographer near me,' they were finding competitors instead. The studio was leaving money on the table with a digital presence that didn't match the quality of their work.

Our Solution

How we built the answer

We rebuilt the site from the ground up with Next.js — designing a portfolio-first experience that lets the photography speak immediately, with a clear booking flow layered behind it. Alongside the new site, we launched a local SEO strategy targeting high-intent keyword combinations like 'photography studio Michigan' and 'portrait photographer near me,' backed by Google Business Profile optimization, structured data markup, and a review-generation playbook.

What We Built

The full scope of work

Portfolio Gallery System

Full-screen, lazy-loaded galleries organized by shoot type, style, and client story

Local SEO Optimization

Keyword targeting for 'photographer Michigan' and 15+ geo-specific search variants

Online Booking Integration

Calendar-based booking with deposit collection and automated client reminders

Google Business Profile

Complete GBP setup with photo strategy, service listing, and review acquisition system

Schema Markup

LocalBusiness, Photograph, and ImageGallery schema for enhanced SERP visibility

Mobile-First Design

60%+ of traffic is mobile — designed mobile-first, tested across 12 device sizes

The Impact

Results that speak for themselves

+180%

Organic traffic in 4 months

98/100

Google PageSpeed score

Increase in booking inquiries

<1.5s

Average page load time

Deliverables

Everything included in
this engagement

Every deliverable below was scoped, built, and handed off as part of this project. No half-finished work — everything is production-ready and live.

Custom Next.js portfolio website
Mobile-first responsive design
Local SEO audit & strategy
Google Business Profile setup & optimization
Structured data & schema markup
Online booking system integration
Google Analytics 4 & Search Console setup
Review generation playbook

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like these?

Book a free 30-minute strategy call. We'll map out exactly how we can drive the same kind of growth for your business.