Website Updates Review

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Hey Chris!

I've been working on some updates to your website that I'm excited to show you. This page walks through what's changed and lets you share your thoughts on each piece.

Quick notes are totally fine - even a simple "looks good" or "hmm, not sure about this" helps me understand where you stand. There are no wrong answers here.

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Take your time - scroll down to see what's new.

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Theme Switcher New
5 visual themes visitors can choose from
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Theme Options 1 (Dark cinema) 5 themes: Vintage, Cinema, Elegance, Midnight, Auto
Default Theme Cinema (dark) Vintage (warm sepia tones)
User Choice None Bottom-right switcher, remembers preference

What do you think of the theme options?

Consider: Do the themes feel right for your brand? Is Vintage a good default first impression?

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Filmstrip Gallery Enhanced
Animated behind-the-scenes showcase
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Gallery Style Static image grid Animated filmstrip with drag interaction
Lightbox None Modal pop-up on click
Auto-Scroll No Yes, pauses on interaction
Content Wedding photos only Behind-the-scenes mix: weddings, sports, film work

How does the filmstrip feel?

Try dragging it, clicking images, letting it auto-scroll. Does it capture the behind-the-scenes vibe you want?

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Portfolio Page Removed
Consolidated to homepage filmstrip
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Portfolio Page Separate page at /portfolio Removed
Rationale Streamlined site structure; filmstrip now showcases your work directly on homepage

Does removing the separate portfolio page make sense?

The filmstrip on the homepage now serves as your visual showcase. Is that enough, or would you want a dedicated portfolio page back?

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Drive-In Theater Page Removed
One-time event page cleaned up
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Drive-In Page Special page at /drive-in Removed
Rationale One-time event; keeping site focused on your core services

Good to remove the drive-in page?

If you're planning future drive-in events, we could keep it or create a general "events" section instead.

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Under the Hood Technical
Performance and accessibility improvements
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Code ~50 lines, basic nav 326 lines, modular architecture
Features Mobile menu toggle Theme system, filmstrip interactions, accessibility, smooth scroll
Performance Basic Optimized with lazy loading images
Flash Prevention None No theme flicker on page load

Any technical concerns or questions?

This is more FYI - the site should feel faster and smoother. Let me know if you notice any issues.

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Overall Thoughts
Anything else on your mind

Any other thoughts, ideas, or concerns?

This is your space. Anything from "love it!" to "what if we tried..." - all feedback helps.

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What These Updates Achieve

The vision behind the changes

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Stronger Film Identity

The filmstrip aesthetic reinforces your documentary background and creates a memorable visual experience.

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Client Personalization

Visitors can choose their preferred viewing experience - some prefer light themes, others dark.

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Better Mobile Experience

Improved touch interactions and cleaner navigation on phones and tablets.

Faster Loading

Optimized images and lazy loading mean quicker page loads for visitors.

Note for Dan: Later, wrap this iterative feedback series into a client engagement journey page (details coming from another project).