Rouben – Creative Portfolio / Photography WordPress Theme

Description

Rouben – Creative Portfolio / Photography WordPress Theme

Rouben is a sleek, modern WordPress theme tailored for creatives: photographers, designers, artists, agencies, and portfolio-driven professionals. It combines elegant gallery layouts, versatile portfolio options, and deep customization—with full support for Gutenberg, Elementor, and responsive design. Available on ThemeForest. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

✨ Feature Highlights

• 🖼 Multiple Portfolio Layouts: Grid, masonry, carousel, and full-width showcase styles.
• 🖥 6 Header Layouts + Intro Pages: Versatile header options and 5 intro page styles for landing impact. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
• 🎨 Dark & Light Skins: Switch between dark/light modes with customizable accent/gradient colors. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• ⚙ Elementor & Gutenberg Ready: Build pages with block editor or drag-and-drop layouts. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• 📷 High-Quality Media Support: Full-screen galleries, video backgrounds, lazy loading, retina-ready images.
• 🔍 SEO & Speed Optimized: Clean code, schema support, optimized assets, and fast loading demos. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• 📱 Fully Responsive & Retina Ready: Works beautifully across mobile, tablet & desktop.
• ⛓ WooCommerce Compatibility: Sell prints, artwork or merchandise via integrated shop pages.

📜 Detailed Overview

Rouben is crafted with a creative-first mindset. Whether you’re building a photography portfolio, a designer showcase, or an agency site, Rouben offers elegant, immersive options. Its demo templates come prefilled with galleries, portfolios, services pages, and blog layouts—so you can import and customize quickly. The theme ships with both Gutenberg and Elementor support, meaning you can choose your preferred page-building method without losing flexibility.

Enjoy deep typography control, header and footer customization, color schemes, and theme options all from the WordPress Customizer. The theme also supports video backgrounds, parallax sections, and content intro pages to help you tell your visual story in style.

📊 Comparison Table

Aspect	Rouben	Typical Portfolio Themes
Header Flexibility	6 header layouts + intro pages	Often limited to 1–2 header styles
Page Builder Support	Gutenberg + Elementor	One or the other, not both
Visual Skins	Dark & light + accent customization	Static styles or minimal customization
SEO Optimization	Clean code, assets optimized	Often heavier and slower
WooCommerce Support	Integrated shop features	Requires add-ons or plugin workarounds
License & Updates	Premium theme, continuous updates	Variable support and maintenance

⚙️ Installation Guide

1. Purchase and download the Rouben package from ThemeForest. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
2. In your WordPress dashboard, go to Appearance → Themes → Add New → Upload Theme and upload the .zip file.
3. Activate the theme. Then install recommended plugins (Elementor, any portfolio/gallery plugin, etc.).
4. Use the One-Click Demo Import tool to import a demo site setup.
5. Customize menus, logos, colors, typography using the WordPress Customizer or theme options panel.
6. Create and configure portfolio items, galleries, blog posts, and shop pages (if using WooCommerce).
7. Test responsiveness, tweak image sizes, and optimize caching for speed.
8. Go live by setting your homepage, permalinks, and SEO metadata.

🔑 Licensing Information

Rouben is distributed via ThemeForest under the author’s licensing terms. Your purchase grants one license for one website, with ongoing updates from the author. For extended licensing (multiple sites), refer to ThemeForest rules. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

❓ FAQs

1) Can I use Rouben for a photography website?

Yes. Rouben is specifically crafted for photographers, with features like galleries, image styling, and intro pages. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

2) Does it support Elementor and Gutenberg?

Yes. You can use either Gutenberg (block editor) or Elementor for page building. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

3) Is there dark mode?

Yes. The theme includes dark and light skins and customizable color accents. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

4) Can I sell prints or products?

Yes, with WooCommerce support built into the theme you can integrate a shop to sell your work.

5) Are there importable demo layouts?

Yes. Rouben comes with demo import functionality so you can launch a site that mirrors the demo and then replace content.

6) How often is it updated?

The author maintains new versions and bug fixes; check the ThemeForest listing for the update history. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

🌟 Why Choose Rouben?

Because Rouben offers the perfect balance of elegance and functionality for creatives who want to showcase visual work with impact. From multiple header styles and dark mode to gallery options and Elementor compatibility, it’s ready for professional portfolios. Its SEO-friendly structure, responsive design, and continuous updates make it a smart theme choice that grows with your brand.

Get Rouben now and launch your creative portfolio in style! Visit the ThemeForest listing to purchase and download the theme, then start customizing your visual identity with confidence.