System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: cedar-photography

1. Introduction

Welcome to the System Requirements Document for cedar-photography, a modern, professional, and mobile-friendly website designed for Ajay Digital Studio, a photography and video editing business based in Delhi, India. Established in 1991, Ajay Digital Studio has built a reputation for excellence in wedding photography, event shoots, portrait photography, commercial photography, and high-quality video editing services.

This document outlines the requirements for creating a premium, responsive website that reflects the studio's expertise, engages its target audience, and streamlines client interactions.

2. System Overview

The cedar-photography website will serve as the digital face of Ajay Digital Studio, showcasing its services, portfolio, and client testimonials while providing seamless functionality for appointment booking and file uploads.

Key Objectives:

• Highlight the studio's expertise and experience since 1991.
• Provide a clean, modern, and elegant user experience with a dark theme (black, gold, white).
• Ensure mobile-first responsiveness for optimal usability across devices.
• Integrate advanced features like appointment booking and secure file uploads.
• Optimize for SEO to attract local and online clients.

Target Audience:

• Local clients seeking photography services for weddings, events, and studio shoots.
• Businesses requiring product and corporate photography.
• Online clients needing video editing, photo restoration, and album designing services.

3. Functional Requirements

As User:

• I should be able to browse the portfolio by categories (Wedding, Portrait, Events, Before/After, Video Editing Samples).
• I should be able to book appointments for photography sessions or studio visits.
• I should be able to securely upload photos/videos for editing or restoration.
• I should be able to view testimonials from previous clients.
• I should be able to contact the studio via phone, WhatsApp, or a contact form.

As Admin:

• I should be able to manage portfolio categories and upload new images/videos.
• I should be able to view and manage appointment bookings.
• I should be able to download uploaded files from clients securely.
• I should be able to respond to inquiries via WhatsApp or email.

As Guest:

• I should be able to explore the website without logging in.
• I should be able to view services, portfolio, and testimonials.
• I should be able to contact the studio or book appointments without creating an account.

4. User Personas

Admin

• Role: Studio owner or manager.
• Responsibilities: Manage portfolio, bookings, and client uploads.

User

• Role: Local or online client.
• Responsibilities: Book appointments, upload files, and explore services.

Guest

• Role: Website visitor.
• Responsibilities: Browse services and portfolio, contact the studio.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Color Palette:

• Background: #121212 (Rich Black)
• Surface: #1E1E1E (Charcoal Gray)
• Text: #F5F5F5 (Soft White)
• Accent: #FFD700 (Gold)
• Muted Tones: #808080 (Gray)

Mood:

Elegant, professional, and premium.

6. Signature Design Concept

Concept: Interactive Photo Gallery with Dynamic Animations

The homepage will feature an Interactive Photo Gallery as its centerpiece. Visitors will be greeted with a full-screen carousel of high-quality images from the studio's portfolio.

Key Features:

1. Dynamic Animations:

   • Images will fade in and out with subtle zoom effects.
   • Hovering over an image will reveal a short description (e.g., "Wedding Photography").

2. Interactive Navigation:

   • Users can swipe or click through the gallery.
   • Clicking on an image will expand it into a detailed view with additional information and related services.

3. Elegant Transitions:

   • Smooth transitions between sections using parallax scrolling.
   • Gold accents will highlight buttons and headings, creating a luxurious feel.

4. Micro-Interactions:

   • Call-to-action buttons will glow softly when hovered over.
   • Testimonials will appear as animated cards that flip to reveal client reviews.

This design will captivate visitors and immediately showcase the studio's premium quality and attention to detail.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: The website must load within 3 seconds on both desktop and mobile devices.
• Security: Secure file upload functionality with encryption.
• Accessibility: Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 standards.
• Scalability: Support future expansion, including additional services or portfolio categories.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend:

• React for Web
• React Native for Mobile App

Backend:

• Python
• FastAPI

Database:

• MySQL or MariaDB (preferred for RDBMS)
• Alembic for migrations

AI Models:

• GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses
• Google Nano Banana for image generation

AI Tools:

• Litellm for LLM Routing
• Langchain

Orchestration:

• Docker and docker-compose for local development
• Kubernetes for server-side orchestration

9. Assumptions and Constraints

Assumptions:

• The studio has high-quality images and videos ready for upload.
• Local clients primarily use WhatsApp for inquiries and bookings.
• Online clients prefer secure file uploads for editing services.

Constraints:

• Limited budget for advanced AI integrations beyond the listed models.
• Website must be optimized for mobile devices due to high mobile usage in India.

10. Glossary

• Portfolio: A collection of the studio's best work, categorized by type.
• SEO: Search Engine Optimization, techniques to improve website visibility on search engines.
• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, standards for accessible web design.
• RDBMS: Relational Database Management System, used for structured data storage.
• AI Models: Artificial Intelligence tools for enhancing user experience and automating tasks.

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