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Showit Custom Build | Leila Jones Photography | Site + Blog | 3D

By nphaskins On October 27, 2009 · 19 Comments · In Custom Builds

Our clients are creative professionals mostly comprised of wedding photographers. In that industry, it is imperative that somebody “be themselves.” After all YOU are the person your client is booking, so naturally your site should speak volumes about YOU. Hopefully we’ve drilled this in enough, and we’d like to introduce you to a site that is a prime example of just that.

Leila Jones Photography

Leila has this box that she is very attached too. In speaking with her on the phone during our first consult, a vision of a “site-where-you-would-fly-into-the-box” came across. With a 3D artist at our disposal, we took full advantage of him and his insane skills. The entire 3D animation was made from scratch and compressed down into FLV format. Compressing the animation to a small enough size, but still retaining great quality was indeed a great challenge. The biggest challenge was lining up a still image, and the video as the overlay. In the end Leila’s site became one of the most complex and unique yet, but we have a feeling with a 3D artist available we may be seeing more sites go in this direction. And we are happy to take you there!

Lastly, a creative site like Leila’s couldn’t go without a blog so using Showit and WordPress we built a custom blog that flows nicely with her main site.

Leila Jones Photography – Blog

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19 Responses to Showit Custom Build | Leila Jones Photography | Site + Blog | 3D

  1. Leila Jones Photography says:
    October 27, 2009 at 11:09 am

    The best business decision I made this year! Nick is beyond awesome! The experience and the results far exceeded my what I could have imagined!

    It is soooooo ME!!

    I don’t have enough words to express my full gratitude!

    Reply
  2. Joshua says:
    October 27, 2009 at 11:32 am

    AMAZING! Exceptional site to reflect an exceptional photographer.

    Reply
  3. Sara Duckett says:
    October 27, 2009 at 11:42 am

    Beautifully done site, it looks amazing!

    Reply
  4. Melinda Bunker says:
    October 27, 2009 at 11:50 am

    WOW…What an amazing website! It looks like this one took a lot of work- hard work! I know Leila and she is just plain awesome! You guys at SM rocked it for her! Way to go! Beautiful site SM and Leila Jones! WOOT! :)

    Reply
  5. Erin Fults says:
    October 27, 2009 at 11:50 am

    Nick– awesome job!! I absolutely love the site. I know Leila is thrilled to have this finished with all the work put into it.

    Reply
  6. Jared Savage says:
    October 27, 2009 at 12:48 pm

    Did you hear that explosion just now? That was the sound of my mind being blown by your photography site! It’s probably one of the classiest and most pleasant designs I’ve seen. The intro is perfect – high production value and impactful, but quick enough to keep people interested. The photos are flawless and amazing. I can’t think of a better way to turn heads and get some serious attention focused on an extremely talented artist. GREAT job!

    Reply
  7. Brian Calyore says:
    October 27, 2009 at 2:22 pm

    Wow! the site looks great. You guys did an awesome job with it. It was a real pleasure working you.

    Reply
  8. Sariah Moffett says:
    October 27, 2009 at 2:29 pm

    It’s thrilling to see Leila’s vision become a reality. The opening creates a sense of anticipation and the revealing is not disappointing! Great work!

    Reply
  9. admin says:
    October 27, 2009 at 2:32 pm

    Thanks so much for all the kind words folks!

    @Brian…you have MAD skills with the 3D animation! Couldn’t have done it without you brother!

    Reply
  10. Danny Mendoza says:
    October 27, 2009 at 2:48 pm

    Nick & Leila – wonderful collaboration on this site. Such a joy and essence that is totally Leila! I agree that this was a great decision and wonderful finished product. Congratulations to you both!

    Reply
  11. Danielle Fox says:
    October 27, 2009 at 2:59 pm

    Leila has nothing but kind words to say about you, Nick and SM! What an awesome creation!

    Reply
  12. Tracy Bowers says:
    October 27, 2009 at 4:34 pm

    Such a cool website!!! I love the video mixed with the photo’s, the lay out, just everything. Beautiful! Good job!

    Reply
  13. Bob Adams says:
    October 27, 2009 at 11:09 pm

    Love the site. One of the best sites I’ve seen. The site really show Leila’s personality. Great job Nick.

    Bob

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  14. Candice says:
    October 28, 2009 at 9:46 am

    Wow this site is amazing and a true testament to Spilled Milk’s design talent and skill. Awesome job guys!

    Reply
  15. Sarah says:
    October 29, 2009 at 3:34 pm

    The site is so beautiful and creative. It completely fits with Leila’s style. It is very user friendly which is appreiciated by us non-computer people! :) Great work!!

    Reply
  16. Roy says:
    November 3, 2009 at 4:25 pm

    I hate you. You made me realize how pathetic my website is and how bad our pictures are.

    Reply
  17. Simon Sanders says:
    November 18, 2009 at 5:49 pm

    Wow. You appear to be the woman and photographer of my dreams.

    Marry Me?

    Reply
  18. Leila Jones Photography says:
    February 6, 2010 at 12:07 am

    Just had to chime in again and say a huge thank you to SM and to Nick! Not only have I seen a HUGE increase in traffic to my site but my bookings are going through the ROOF!!! It’s been just under 4 months since the roll out of the site and I am proud to have a product that sells me and the work that I do before a client picks up the phone! I have more than paid for my investment with the increased business.

    BONUS: I am on the list for Showit sites best of 2009!! WOOO HOOO Thanks again Nick and the SM team!

    Reply
    • Nick says:
      February 6, 2010 at 9:27 am

      Awesome Leila!!! Woo hooo!!!

      Reply

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