You could, but here’s why that’s a mistake: Stock photos make you look generic. Real photos of your actual business build trust. The integrated approach (design + photography created together) is what makes this work. Separating them defeats the purpose. If you are out of state and will be hiring a local photographer, I’ll discount my a-la-carte value for photography.
Can I just get the website without the photography?
About the Author
Brandon Barish is the founder and lead strategist at Brandon Barish design consultant. For over a decade, he has focused on helping service-based businesses turn their underperforming websites into their #1 client acquisition asset. He believes a website's true measure is not its beauty, but its results.
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