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Jacob — Photography Portfolio Website
Developed a modern photography portfolio website by transforming the provided design into a fully functional and responsive website using Next.js.
As the Front-End Developer, I focused on accurately translating the original design into code while maintaining its typography, layout, visual hierarchy, and overall creative direction across different screen sizes.
The website features a bold editorial style with photography showcases, services, project sections, testimonials, articles, and contact sections, creating an immersive portfolio experience for photographers and visual creatives.
My Role: Front-End Developer
Development: Design to Code
Tech Stack: Next.js
Focus: Responsive Development, UI Implementation, Interactive Experience
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