📸 BlackLens Photography - README

Overview

Welcome to the BlackLens Photography portfolio! This website is a single-page HTML portfolio built using Tailwind CSS for styling and Cofic for additional style management. The focus of this portfolio is to showcase the photographer’s best work with a clean and modern design, emphasizing visual storytelling through high-quality imagery.

The site includes:

• Hero Section with captivating imagery
• Service Overview (Wedding, Portrait, Commercial photography)
• Portfolio grid with featured images
• Client testimonials and contact information

💻 How to Set Up the Project

1. Download the Repository: Clone or download the repository to your local machine:

   git clone https://github.com/YourRepo/BlackLensPhotography.git
   

2. File Structure:

   • index.html: The main single-page HTML file for the portfolio.
   • /assets: Contains all the images, including portfolio images and brand logos.
   • /css: A folder where Tailwind directives are stored if needed for custom CSS.

3. Installation: Tailwind CSS and Cofic are included via CDN, so you do not need any additional npm installation. Simply open the index.html file in your browser to view the site.

4. Tailwind CSS and Cofic Setup:

   • Tailwind CSS is linked via CDN for styling:

     <link href="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/[email protected]/dist/tailwind.min.css" rel="stylesheet">
     

   • Cofic is included for extra style management:

     <script src="https://cdn.cofic.io/latest/cofic.min.js"></script>
     

🖼️ Key Website Sections

Hero Section:

This section is designed to make a strong visual impact with high-quality images and a bold headline:

<section class="bg-black text-white h-screen flex flex-col justify-center items-center">
  <h1 class="text-5xl md:text-6xl font-bold">Capturing Timeless Moments</h1>
  <p class="text-lg md:text-xl mt-4">One Frame at a Time</p>
</section>

Portfolio Grid:

A dynamic grid showcasing the photographer's best work across different categories:

<section class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-3 gap-6 p-10">
  <img class="w-full h-auto object-cover" src="assets/wedding1.jpg" alt="Wedding Moments">
  <img class="w-full h-auto object-cover" src="assets/portrait1.jpg" alt="Authentic Portraits">
</section>

Testimonials:

Featuring client reviews to build trust and credibility:

<section class="p-10 bg-gray-100">
  <div class="text-center mb-8">
    <h2 class="text-4xl font-bold">What Our Clients Say</h2>
  </div>
  <div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-6">
    <div class="p-6 bg-white rounded-lg shadow">
      <p>"Ethan's ability to capture raw emotions is unmatched. Highly recommend!"</p>
      <p class="mt-4 font-bold">- Sarah Jones</p>
    </div>
  </div>
</section>

🎨 Tailwind CSS Styling Guide

Fonts & Colors:

• Primary Fonts: The portfolio uses serif and sans-serif combinations for readability and elegance:

  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  

• Colors: The design relies on a monochromatic black and white palette to bring focus to the images:

  bg-black, text-white, hover:text-gray-300
  

Button Styling:

Buttons across the site use Tailwind classes for hover effects and transitions:

<button class="bg-white text-black hover:bg-gray-300 px-4 py-2 rounded-full transition duration-300 ease-in-out">

🚀 Deployment Instructions

• GitHub Pages: Upload the HTML file to a GitHub repository and enable GitHub Pages from the settings.
• Netlify or Vercel: Drag and drop the project folder for automatic deployment.

🔗 Contact

For any questions or collaboration requests, feel free to contact:

• Email: hello@blacklensstudio.com
• Phone: +1 123-456-7890