Putting My Photos on a Map

If you've ever felt like a standard grid of thumbnails doesn't quite do justice to the geographic story of your photography, you're not alone. My own portfolio spans two countries I've lived in and several I've visited, and I wanted a way to showcase that journey visually.

In the latest installment of my "How This Site Is Built" series, I break down how I built a custom, interactive photo map for my portfolio—and how you can build one too.

You'll find out about:

1. The Data: Why I chose to manually geotag 200+ photos into a single JSON file instead of relying on EXIF data (and why deliberate imprecision is better for privacy).
2. The Tech Stack: How I used the open-source Leaflet library and CARTO's free basemaps to build the visualization without heavy plugins.
3. The Integration: How the map ties into my existing GitHub-hosted gallery, complete with dynamic popups and full-screen slideshows.
4. The Workflow: Practical tips for batching the data entry so mapping your own catalog doesn't feel like an endless chore.

Whether you are a fellow photographer looking to upgrade your portfolio, or just a developer curious about implementing Leaflet, check out the full technical breakdown on the blog.

https://www.kenreid.co.uk/blog/putting-my-photos-on-a-map.html