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Halcyon | Editorial Photography Experience
Halcyon is an editorial photography platform built around the feeling of a modern independent photo journal. Rather than approaching the project like a traditional portfolio, I focused on creating an immersive browsing experience where the photography, typography, pacing, and layout work together to tell a story.
The experience combines strong editorial art direction with a responsive front end, giving photography room to breathe while maintaining a distinctive visual identity across screen sizes. I paid particular attention to image presentation, typography, composition, performance, and subtle interactions that make exploring the journal feel intentional rather than simply scrolling through a gallery.
The result is a highly visual digital publication that blends photography and modern web development into an experience that feels closer to a carefully designed print journal brought to the web.
Role: Full-Stack Developer
Focus: Editorial Design, Photography, Creative Development, Responsive Web Design, UI/UX
Technologies: Next.js, React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Vercel
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