LensConnect: Photography Marketplace

A specialized online marketplace connecting photographers with clients to capture life's precious moments. Built with Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS.

Features

• Portfolio Management: Grid layout for photos, upload form, category tags
• Search and Discovery: Filterable list of photographers, clickable profiles
• Booking: Calendar display, booking form with date picker
• User Authentication: Registration, login, and profile management
• Image Gallery: Photo organization and display with tags

Technology Stack

• Frontend: React with TypeScript
• Framework: Next.js
• Styling: Tailwind CSS
• UI Components: Shadcn UI
• Routing: Next.js App Router
• State Management: React Context
• Form Management: React Hook Form with Zod validation

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+ and npm/yarn

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ngabonzizaguy/lens-connect.git
   cd lens-connect
   

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   # or
   yarn install
   

3. Run the development server:

   npm run dev
   # or
   yarn dev
   

4. Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser.

Project Structure

/
├── public/            # Static assets
├── src/
│   ├── app/           # Next.js App Router pages
│   ├── components/     # Reusable UI components
│   ├── lib/           # Utilities and helpers
│   └── types/         # TypeScript type definitions
├── .gitignore
├── next.config.js     # Next.js configuration
├── package.json
├── postcss.config.js  # PostCSS configuration
├── README.md
├── tailwind.config.js # Tailwind CSS configuration
└── tsconfig.json      # TypeScript configuration

Development Guidelines

• Use Tailwind CSS for styling
• Follow TypeScript best practices
• Create reusable components
• Maintain responsive design for all screen sizes
• Follow accessibility guidelines

Contribution Guidelines

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Commit your changes
4. Push to the branch
5. Create a new Pull Request

License

MIT License