For a long time, the layout and design of nickdodd.com have been close to what I wanted — but the site itself felt empty. It didn’t do a great job of explaining who I am or the range of things I actually do.

I’ve always struggled with the “I do a little bit of everything — how do I present that on a website?” problem. The result was a site that looked fine, but didn’t really communicate the depth or variety of my work.

Recently, I spent some focused time refining things with that in mind.

The goal wasn’t to list everything or overwhelm anyone, but to present a clearer cross-section of my skills and experience in a way that feels approachable and intentional. That meant improving the photography galleries, adding a Wedding Photography section to better show that style of work, and introducing a proper contact page that makes it easier to reach out.

One of my favorite things about this site is that it’s always been built entirely by me — no blog platforms, no CMS, no frameworks beyond a heavily customized Skeleton CSS layout. Every update is a hands-on software project, and every change is deliberate.

This refresh is a step toward making the site feel more informed, more representative, and more useful — both for new visitors and for people who’ve been here before.

There’s more to come, but for now, this feels like a solid foundation.

— Nick