Prudent - Photography Platform

Role: Full Stack Development, UI/UX Design, Performance Optimization

A high-performance photography platform designed to connect quality photographers with clients in Lagos, Nigeria. Built with Next.js and optimized for speed, the platform features a modern design with exceptional performance metrics and user experience.

Project Overview

Built as a client project to demonstrate modern web development skills and performance optimization techniques. Prudent serves as a marketplace for photographers and clients, featuring a responsive design that loads quickly and maintains excellent performance scores.

Key Features

  • Photographer Profiles: Detailed portfolios with high-quality image galleries
  • Booking System: Seamless appointment scheduling and payment integration
  • Search & Filter: Advanced filtering by location, style, and availability
  • Responsive Design: Optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
  • Performance Optimized: 95+ Lighthouse score with fast load times
  • SEO Optimized: Search engine friendly with structured data and meta tags

Technical Stack

  • Frontend: Next.js, React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
  • Performance: Next.js Image optimization, lazy loading, code splitting
  • Deployment: Vercel, CI/CD pipeline
  • Analytics: Google Analytics, Core Web Vitals monitoring
  • SEO: Next.js SEO optimization, structured data, sitemap generation
  • Testing: Jest, React Testing Library, Lighthouse CI

Technical Challenges

  • Image Optimization: Handling high-resolution images without performance impact
  • Search Implementation: Building efficient search and filtering functionality
  • Performance Optimization: Achieving fast load times with rich content
  • Responsive Design: Ensuring consistent experience across all devices

Performance Metrics

  • Lighthouse Score: 95/100 (Performance, Accessibility, Best Practices, SEO)
  • Load Time: 2.5 seconds average page load time
  • Core Web Vitals: All metrics in the "Good" range
  • SEO Score: 100/100 with proper meta tags and structured data