Homepage Photo Guidelines

Your homepage is the first thing visitors see, so choosing the right photos makes a big difference. Spillover website templates are designed around wide, landscape images that look sharp across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

Photo Requirements

• Single Image Homepage: Provide 1 high resolution landscape photo that is at least 2000 pixels wide.
• Homepage Slideshow: Provide 3 to 6 high resolution landscape photos, each at least 2000 pixels wide.
• Use the highest quality original photos available. Avoid screenshots or photos downloaded from social media whenever possible.

What Makes a Great Homepage Photo?

The best homepage images are bright, sharp, and professionally composed. They should immediately show customers what makes your restaurant unique.

• Landscape (horizontal) orientation.
• High resolution with clear detail.
• Well-lit with vibrant, natural colors.
• Food filling most of the frame without being overly zoomed in.
• Table spreads photographed from the side or directly above.
• Clean backgrounds with minimal distractions.
• Images that represent your signature dishes or overall dining experience.

Photos to Avoid

• Portrait (vertical) photos.
• Blurry or low resolution images.
• Dark or poorly lit photos.
• Photos with large empty areas that make the subject appear too small.
• Images with distracting backgrounds or clutter.
• Photos with heavy filters, graphics, or text over the image.

Examples of Good Homepage Photos

The following examples show the types of images that work best on a Spillover website homepage.

✓ High Resolution Landscape Photo of a Signature Dish

✓ High Resolution Landscape Table Spread (Side View)

✓ High Resolution Landscape Table Spread (Overhead View)

✓ High Resolution Landscape Photo of a Featured Dish

Examples of Photos to Avoid

Portrait photos do not fit the wide homepage layout and are often heavily cropped, resulting in a poor appearance.

✗ Portrait Photo (Not Recommended)

✗ Portrait Photo (Not Recommended)

✗ Portrait Photo (Not Recommended)

✗ Portrait Photo (Not Recommended)

Additional Tips

• Include a variety of photos if using a slideshow, such as signature dishes, appetizers, drinks, desserts, or your dining atmosphere.
• Keep lighting and editing consistent across all homepage photos for a polished, professional look.
• If possible, use professional photography to showcase your restaurant.
• Choose photos that best represent the experience customers can expect when visiting.

For additional recommendations on taking great restaurant photos, see our Suggestions for Restaurant Photo Shots article.