Lumara for photographers
Connecting a custom domain to a photography portfolio
Enter the domain without a protocol or path, add the exact TXT verification record supplied, wait for DNS propagation and run the connection check. Publish only after the verified domain becomes the intended canonical address.
What this workflow needs
DNS changes can take time and incorrect host records can interrupt an existing website or email setup. Record the previous state, make the smallest necessary change and use the portfolio’s verification result rather than assuming propagation is complete.
A useful workflow should reduce uncertainty for the photographer and the client. Keep the record specific, make the next action obvious and avoid collecting information that nobody will use. The aim is a calmer handover, not a larger collection of fields.
Set it up step by step
- Choose the hostnameDecide whether the portfolio uses the root domain or a dedicated subdomain.
- Enter the domainUse the host only, without https, paths or tracking parameters.
- Add the TXT recordCopy the exact verification name and value into the DNS provider.
- Verify and testRun the connection check, then confirm HTTPS, canonical metadata and key pages.
How this maps to Lumara
Eligible Lumara plans can enter a custom domain, receive a unique TXT verification record and check the connection. Once verified, the custom domain becomes the portfolio’s canonical address.
Use the dashboard as the working record, then confirm the client-facing result separately. A saved setting or status is useful evidence of progress, but it does not replace checking the public gallery, request link or portfolio preview as the client will receive it.
- Treat availability as plan controlled.
- Preserve existing DNS records.
- Wait for verified status before relying on the domain.
- Test HTTPS and canonical output after connection.
Photography portfolio publishing checklist
Publishing should be a controlled review of the complete visitor journey rather than the moment editing stops.
SEO settings for a photography portfolio website
Useful portfolio SEO begins with accurate public pages and clear descriptions of the work, not keyword repetition.
Photography website navigation that stays clear
Navigation should help a prospective client move from work to context to enquiry without decoding creative labels.
Writing image alt text for a photography portfolio
Alternative text should help a person understand an image’s relevant content when the image cannot be perceived.
Creating photography portfolio stories from galleries
A portfolio story should demonstrate a complete way of working, not republish every image delivered to the client.
Building a photography portfolio enquiry path
The enquiry form should collect enough context to begin a useful conversation without making a prospect complete the booking in advance.