WECC · Edition 01
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You're a photographer Not a web developer

Let's keep it that way. WECC is a subscription website studio building beautiful websites for photographers — designed once, refined forever, supported by someone who's been where you are.

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§ 02 — The cycle
A familiar pattern

The cycle keeps repeating.

$3,000
Again

You paid $3,000 for a website. You were so relieved. Finally, something that actually looks like you. Something professional. Something you're proud to send people to.

Then something broke. Then it felt dated. Then your business evolved and the site didn't. And now you're looking at another $3,000 conversation with another designer you have to trust all over again.

Or you bought a template. Beautiful. But now you're forcing your unique business into a standardized framework, and every choice feels like a compromise you didn't sign up for. Or worse — you're held hostage by a platform you can't leave without starting over entirely.

"I have no idea if this is right. I don't know if this will work. And after five hours of messing with it, I still hate it."
§ 03 — About
The guide

I became the guide I wish I had.

Nick — founder of Wild Eyed Creative Co.
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Nick · founder
Nick · founder, WECC

Years of working with photographers taught me one thing.

They'd come to me thinking they needed a better website. What they actually needed was clarity, confidence, and a partner to help them along.

Because websites aren't a one-and-done, set-it-and-forget-it piece of your business. As you evolve, so do they.

I've been a photographer. I know what it's like to juggle the creative work you love with the business stuff that keeps you up at night. It was never the design that moved the needle — it was the clarity that came before it.

That's what I bring. Not just a website. A genuine investment in who you are, where you're headed, and what your business actually needs to get there.

Background
A working photographer first. Designer second.
Approach
Clarity before pixels. Always.
Studio
Small by design. Fifteen members, no more.
"
For so many years I felt pressured to subdue the depth with which I view the world. I finally found the support I needed to stand firmly in who I am — and allow my brand to be shaped from that strength.
Heidi Calma · Photographer
§ 05 — Recent work
Selected sites · 2024 — 2026

Every site starts with understanding the photographer behind it.

Ashley Ellis Photos
WK · 01 Wedding · Editorial

Ashley Ellis Photos

→ live

A wedding photographer's brand brought to life — warm, editorial, and built to attract the couples she actually wants to work with.

Stacy Jean Photography
WK · 02 Senior · Branding

Stacy Jean Photography

→ live

A senior and branding photographer who needed structure and clarity — a site that sells her services before she ever gets on a call.

Mary Rena Photography
WK · 03 Portrait

Mary Rena Photography

→ live

A portrait photographer's online home that feels as intentional as the moments she captures. Personal, polished, built to convert.

Alma Photo & Video
WK · 04 Wedding · Duo

Alma Photo & Video

→ live

A husband-and-wife wedding duo with a bold romantic identity. Built to attract couples who want something real.

Field note · 02
A great combination of professionalism, but also so fun and down to earth. He wholeheartedly loves what he does and it pours out in his work.
Kasey Roth
§ 07 — Process
Here's how it works

You provide the content. We handle the build.

01

You're accepted.

A guided intake walks you through everything — photos, copy, the works. Built to make the process easy, not overwhelming.

02

We build. Fast, considered.

Most photographers are live within one to two weeks. Fast enough to build momentum, careful enough to get it right.

03

It grows with you.

Your site doesn't sit still. As your business evolves, so does your site — refined over time rather than replaced every three years.

§ 08 — Community
You're not alone

Not a ticket system. Actual people who get it.

From the moment you're accepted , you'll know exactly where to go and what to do next.

You'll introduce yourself to the community, get oriented, and if you have a question on day one, there's already somewhere to ask it.

The goal isn't a perfect website at launch. It's a business that keeps getting clearer, sharper, and more like you — with support that actually sticks around.

01
Monthly strategy calls
+ Live, structured, recorded. Walk through real questions with the studio and the room.
02
Open office hours
+ Drop-in, get unstuck, leave with momentum. No tickets. No queue.
03
Slack community
+ Photographers in the same season of business — sharing wins, asking honest questions.
04
Done-for-you updates
+ One hour a month of hands-on edits. We do them. You stay shooting.
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I thought a simple website fix would change things. After working with Nick, it was clear I needed guidance on who I wanted to serve and how. Now I know exactly what I need to do — and where I'm headed.
Michelle Dorrill · Photographer
§ 10 — Early member pricing

Join the Collective.

Spots remaining
12 / 15
Essentials
T · 01
$99 / month
+ $299 setup · USD

Get online. Find your footing.

  • 5-page core site
  • Community access & guidance
  • Launches in 1—2 weeks
Let me in →
Growth
T · 02
$299 / month
+ $499 setup · USD

Your site and your support system, together.

  • Everything in Essentials
  • Expanded pages and galleries
  • Monthly office hours
  • 1 hr / month done-for-you updates
  • Launches in 1—2 weeks
I'm ready →
Full Studio
T · 03
$499 / month
+ $699 setup · USD

The full operation. Fully supported.

  • Everything in Growth
  • Unlimited pages
  • Ecommerce integration
  • Priority support
Take my money →
All prices in USD · per site Month to month · cancel anytime
Member story · Stacy Jean

"You'll be supported, seen, and guided in a way that feels both professional and genuinely personal."

Going in, my biggest hesitation was wondering if the process would feel overwhelming. As photographers, we're used to being the ones leading. Stepping into the client role can feel vulnerable. But Nick made it easy and comfortable right away.

I feel more confident, more aligned in my messaging, and clearer on how I want to present myself and my work. There's a level of ease and intention now that just wasn't there before.

If you're on the fence — go for it. It's an investment that pays off not just in your business, but in how you feel showing up within it.

Stacy Jean Portrait photographer · Appleton, WI
§ 12 — Questions

The honest answers.

Six things photographers always ask before applying. If you have something else, ask in your application.

Q · 01 What platform do you build on? +
Duda. A professional platform built for designers — your site is fast, clean, and easy to update. You own your content and aren't locked into anything.
Q · 02 Can I cancel anytime? +
Yes. Month-to-month, no contracts, no penalties. We'd rather earn your subscription every month than trap you into one.
Q · 03 How long does the process take? +
Most sites launch within 1—2 weeks. You provide the content, we handle the build. We move with intention — fast enough to build momentum, careful enough to get it right.
Q · 04 What do I need to bring to the table? +
Less than you think. Once you're accepted, we send you a guided intake form that walks you through everything — photos, copy, the works. You don't need to have it all figured out before you apply.
Q · 05 What if I need more than what's in my tier? +
Simple — you move up. The tiers are designed so that if you outgrow one, the next one covers it. If your needs are truly custom and outside the tier structure, reach out and we'll talk.
Q · 06 Do you offer payment plans? +
The setup fee and first month are due upfront. After that it's month-to-month — no big lump sums, no surprises.
§ 13 — Apply

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