PhotoShoot is a free, multi-page Bootstrap 4 HTML template for building photography portfolio websites, distributed by ThemeWagon and created by HTML Design.
What is PhotoShoot?
PhotoShoot is a free photography website template that provides a complete multi-page site structure: home, about us, services, pricing, portfolio, and contact. Built on Bootstrap 4 (v4.1.0), the template package contains 6 HTML files, 14 CSS files, 26 JavaScript files, SCSS source files, 1 PHP file for the email subscription form, and demo images. It produces a static, responsive website that runs on any web server and is compatible with Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, Safari, and mobile browsers. The template was released by ThemeWagon and authored by HTML Design.
Key Features
- Filtered portfolio gallery — A gallery with filterable categories and on-hover animations, letting visitors sort by project type without reloading.
- Full-screen burger menu — Navigation is hidden behind a burger icon that expands to a full-screen menu, with a full-width navigation option.
- Home slider and parallax effects — An interactive slider on the homepage plus parallax background sections for visual depth.
- Email subscription form — A front-end subscription form backed by a PHP file for harvesting emails from visitors.
- Carousel testimonial section — A rotating testimonial slider built with Owl Carousel.
- Ghost CTA buttons — Outlined call-to-action buttons animated on scroll.
- Utility components — Includes breadcrumbs, a back-to-top button, Google Maps embed on the contact page, and a pricing table.
- Credits for animations and effects — Uses Animate.css, Retina.js, PrettyPhoto, jQuery Easing, Isotope, imagesLoaded, and Hoverdir.js for smooth interactions.
Who is it for?
- Freelance photographers — Showcase a portfolio and pass out a single site with pricing and contact pages.
- Photography studios — Present services, team info on an about page, and a filtered gallery for client selection.
- Web designers — Use the SCSS files and Bootstrap 4 components as a starting point for client projects.
- Small creative agencies — Repurpose the multi-page layout for agency sites needing services, pricing, and portfolio sections.
What can you do with PhotoShoot?
- Portfolio promotion: Display work in the filtered gallery with hover animations and parallax backgrounds to attract clients.
- Client lead capture: Collect visitor emails through the subscription form and send them follow-up offers; the PHP file handles form submissions.
- Local business presence: Embed Google Maps on the contact page and list services and prices to make the site a full brochure.
FAQ
Is PhotoShoot really free?
Yes, the template is free to download from ThemeWagon, open source, and free to use in commercial projects. Updates are provided free for life.
What files are included in the download?
The package includes 6 HTML pages, 14 CSS files, 26 JavaScript files, SCSS source files, 1 PHP file for the email form, and demo images.
Which browsers and devices are supported?
PhotoShoot is responsive and compatible with Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, Safari, and mobile devices, according to the ThemeWagon listing.
The template has a contact page with Google Maps and an email subscription form in the footer, powered by a PHP file. Web hosting with PHP is required to process submissions.
