Iso50 is a minimalist and elegant WordPress theme tailored specifically for photographers and visual artists who want their work to take center stage. The name is a nod to the lowest native film speed (ISO 50), which photographers use for maximum clarity and minimal "noise"—a philosophy reflected in the theme's clean, distraction-free design.
If you are looking for a way to showcase high-resolution imagery without the clutter of a standard business site, here is what makes Iso50 unique.
Diverse Portfolio Templates: It comes with specific layouts like Fullscreen, Photo-Map (great for travel photographers), and Photo-Wall (Pinterest-style masonry).
Immersive Navigation: Features 8 beautiful menu types, including transparent headers and "hamburger" styles that tuck away to give your images more room.
Smooth Transitions: Uses CSS3 animations and GSAP for "smooth-scroll" and elegant page transitions that feel like a high-end digital gallery.
Client-Focused Tools: Often used with password-protected galleries, allowing you to share specific sets of photos with clients privately.
Feature
Details
Page Builder
Built primarily around WPBakery (Visual Composer), allowing for drag-and-drop customization.
Performance
Includes Lazy Loading and "Retina Ready" optimization to ensure photos look crisp on all screens without slowing down the initial load.
Responsiveness
100% mobile-responsive; galleries automatically adjust the number of columns based on the viewer's device.
Compatibility
Fully compatible with WPML (for multilingual sites) and WooCommerce (if you want to sell prints or presets).
Compared to Riffel (which is bold/brutalist) or Renter (which is data-heavy), Iso50 is about transparency and light. It uses a lot of white space and thin lines to create a sophisticated, high-fashion, or fine-art vibe.
Wedding Photographers who need large, emotional hero sections.
Fine Art Photographers who want a "gallery wall" feel.
Travel Bloggers who want to showcase location-based photography.
Are you planning to sell digital downloads or prints through your site, or is this strictly for a visual portfolio?