/* =====================================================================
   AUREBOROS PHOTOGRAPHY - Luxury black & gold design system
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------
   Sections:
   1. Tokens & base        5. Hero
   2. Buttons & helpers     6. Portfolio (lens grid)  9. Process timeline
   3. Header / nav          7. Statement band      10. Results / About
   4. Intro loader          8. Services list        11. FAQ / Contact / Footer
   ===================================================================== */

:root {
  --black:        #070707;
  --black-soft:   #101010;
  --charcoal:     #161616;
  --charcoal-2:   #1c1c1c;
  --gold:         #C6A45D;
  --gold-bright:  #E6D28A;
  --bronze:       #8B6F35;
  --ivory:        #F4EEDC;
  --muted:        #B8B2A3;
  --border-gold:  rgba(198, 164, 93, 0.25);
  --border-soft:  rgba(244, 238, 220, 0.08);

  --font-display: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
  --font-brand:   "Cinzel", "Playfair Display", serif;
  --font-body:    "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;

  --maxw: 1200px;
  --gutter: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  --radius: 14px;
  --radius-sm: 9px;
  --shadow: 0 24px 60px -28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

/* ---------- 1. Reset / base ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.001ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: 0.001ms !important; }
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--ivory);
  background: var(--black);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% -10%, rgba(198,164,93,0.06), transparent 55%);
}
body.is-loading { overflow: hidden; height: 100vh; }

body::before { /* grain */
  content: ""; position: fixed; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 1; opacity: 0.035;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.25s var(--ease); }
ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.12; margin: 0; letter-spacing: 0.2px; }

.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--maxw); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: var(--gutter); }

.skip-link { position: absolute; left: -999px; top: 0; z-index: 1000; background: var(--gold); color: var(--black); padding: 0.6rem 1rem; border-radius: 0 0 8px 0; }
.skip-link:focus { left: 0; }
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--gold-bright); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 4px; }

/* ---------- 2. Shared bits ---------- */
.eyebrow { display: inline-block; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.32em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.muted { color: var(--muted); }
.soft-bg { background: var(--black-soft); }
.text-link { color: var(--gold-bright); font-size: 0.95rem; letter-spacing: 0.02em; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold); padding-bottom: 2px; }
.text-link:hover { border-color: var(--gold-bright); }

.section { padding: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 7.5rem) 0; position: relative; }
.section-head { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); text-align: center; }
.section-head h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4.2vw, 3rem); }
.section-lead { color: var(--muted); margin-top: 1rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.section-head h2::after { content: ""; display: block; width: 64px; height: 2px; margin: 1.25rem auto 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent); }

/* Split heading (used by portfolio + services to vary rhythm) */
.section-head--split {
  max-width: var(--maxw); display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem;
  text-align: left; align-items: end;
}
.section-head--split h2::after { margin-left: 0; }
.section-head--split .section-lead { margin-top: 0; }

/* Buttons */
.btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.92rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; padding: 0.9rem 1.7rem; border-radius: 50px; cursor: pointer; border: 1px solid transparent; transition: all 0.3s var(--ease); white-space: nowrap; }
.btn-primary { color: var(--gold-bright); background: transparent; border-color: var(--gold); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-bright), var(--gold)); color: var(--black); border-color: var(--gold-bright); box-shadow: 0 0 32px -6px rgba(230,210,138,0.55); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-secondary { color: var(--ivory); background: transparent; border-color: var(--border-soft); }
.btn-secondary:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold-bright); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-block { width: 100%; }

.card { background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--charcoal), var(--charcoal-2)); border: 1px solid var(--border-soft); border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }

/* ============================ 4. INTRO LOADER ============================ */
.loader {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 2000; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 45%, #120f08 0%, #070707 60%);
  /* CSS safety net: auto-dismiss even if JS fails (JS normally dismisses earlier) */
  animation: loaderAutohide 0.7s ease 3.4s forwards;
}
.loader.is-done { opacity: 0; transform: scale(1.05); pointer-events: none; transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease), transform 0.8s var(--ease); }
@keyframes loaderAutohide { to { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none; } }

.loader-stage { position: relative; display: grid; place-items: center; text-align: center; }

/* The real logo is the centerpiece; we animate it rather than redraw it. */
.loader-emblem { position: relative; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.loader-logo-wrap {
  position: relative; width: clamp(220px, 52vw, 380px); aspect-ratio: 1; overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 50%; opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.94);
  animation: markIn 1.1s var(--ease) 0.15s forwards;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 70px -6px rgba(198,164,93,0.3), inset 0 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}
.loader-logo { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
@keyframes markIn { to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); } }

/* Gold light sweeping across the metallic logo (clipped to the logo box). */
.loader-shimmer {
  position: absolute; top: -25%; left: 0; width: 36%; height: 150%; pointer-events: none;
  transform: rotate(18deg) translateX(-220%); opacity: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,248,222,0.55), transparent);
  filter: blur(7px); mix-blend-mode: screen;
  animation: shimmer 1.2s ease 1.0s;
}
@keyframes shimmer { 0% { opacity: 0; transform: rotate(18deg) translateX(-220%); } 12% { opacity: 1; } 100% { opacity: 0; transform: rotate(18deg) translateX(560%); } }

/* Thin gold ring circling the logo (ouroboros / aperture echo).
   Centered on the emblem via top/left 50% + translate (robust with aspect-ratio). */
.loader-rings { position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; width: 116%; aspect-ratio: 1; border: 1px solid var(--border-gold); border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); animation: ringSpin 2.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.1s both; }
.loader-rings::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 16px; border: 1px dashed rgba(198,164,93,0.18); border-radius: 50%; }
@keyframes ringSpin { from { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg); } to { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); } }

/* Capture flash. */
.loader-flash {
  position: absolute; inset: -30%; border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none; opacity: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,251,235,0.9), rgba(230,210,138,0.3) 35%, transparent 65%);
  animation: captureFlash 0.55s ease-out 1.15s;
}
@keyframes captureFlash { 0% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.75); } 30% { opacity: 0.8; } 100% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(1.18); } }

.loader-word {
  font-family: var(--font-brand); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 4.5vw, 2.4rem); letter-spacing: 0.4em; padding-left: 0.4em;
  margin: 1.9rem 0 0; opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 0.9s var(--ease) 1.35s forwards;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-bright), var(--gold) 55%, var(--bronze));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: var(--gold-bright);
}
.loader-word-sub {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.9rem;
  font-family: var(--font-brand); font-weight: 500; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
  font-size: clamp(0.62rem, 1.6vw, 0.82rem); letter-spacing: 0.5em; padding-left: 0.5em;
  margin: 0.7rem 0 0; opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 0.9s var(--ease) 1.55s forwards;
}
.loader-word-sub::before, .loader-word-sub::after { content: ""; width: clamp(22px, 6vw, 48px); height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold)); }
.loader-word-sub::after { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent); }
@keyframes fadeUp { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

/* ============================ 3. HEADER ============================ */
.site-header { position: fixed; inset: 0 0 auto 0; z-index: 100; transition: background 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s var(--ease), backdrop-filter 0.4s var(--ease); border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; padding: 0.6rem 0; }
.site-header.scrolled { background: rgba(7,7,7,0.82); backdrop-filter: blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px); border-bottom-color: var(--border-gold); }
.header-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; }

.brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem; }
.brand-mark { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 35%; border: 1px solid var(--border-gold); box-shadow: 0 0 18px -6px rgba(198,164,93,0.5); }
.brand-name { font-family: var(--font-brand); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ivory); display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.1; }
.brand-sub { font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.42em; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 500; }

.main-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2rem; }
.main-nav ul { display: flex; gap: 1.8rem; }
.main-nav a { font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: var(--muted); position: relative; }
.main-nav ul a::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -6px; width: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); transition: width 0.3s var(--ease); }
.main-nav ul a:hover { color: var(--ivory); }
.main-nav ul a:hover::after { width: 100%; }
.nav-cta { padding: 0.65rem 1.3rem; font-size: 0.85rem; }

.nav-toggle { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; padding: 8px; z-index: 110; }
.nav-toggle span { width: 26px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); transition: all 0.3s var(--ease); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ============================ 5. HERO ============================ */
.hero { position: relative; min-height: 100vh; display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding-top: 6.5rem; overflow: hidden; }
.hero-inner { flex: 1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); align-items: center; position: relative; z-index: 2; padding-bottom: 3rem; }
.hero-glow { position: absolute; top: -10%; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); width: 80vw; height: 80vw; max-width: 1000px; max-height: 1000px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(198,164,93,0.16), transparent 60%); filter: blur(20px); z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; animation: pulseGlow 9s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes pulseGlow { 0%,100% { opacity: 0.7; } 50% { opacity: 1; } }
.aperture-accent { position: absolute; right: -180px; top: 42%; transform: translateY(-50%); width: 620px; height: 620px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--border-gold); z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; box-shadow: inset 0 0 120px rgba(198,164,93,0.06); animation: spinSlow 60s linear infinite; }
.aperture-accent::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 60px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px dashed rgba(198,164,93,0.18); }
@keyframes spinSlow { to { transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(360deg); } }

.hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 4.3rem); letter-spacing: -0.5px; }
.hero h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-bright); }
.hero-sub { color: var(--muted); font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.18rem); max-width: 36rem; margin: 1.6rem 0 2.2rem; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-note { margin-top: 2rem; font-size: 0.82rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: var(--gold); }
.hero-note::before { content: "● "; color: var(--gold-bright); font-size: 0.6rem; vertical-align: middle; }

.hero-stack { position: relative; height: clamp(360px, 46vw, 520px); }
/* Circular "lens" product discs, layered like apertures */
.hero-card { position: absolute; aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--border-gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow); background-size: cover; background-position: center; }
.hero-card::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 50%; box-shadow: inset 0 0 42px rgba(0,0,0,0.6); }
.hero-card::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 9px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(198,164,93,0.18); }
.hero-card--1 { width: 60%; top: 0; right: 3%; z-index: 3; }
.hero-card--2 { width: 45%; bottom: 3%; left: 0; z-index: 2; }
.hero-card--3 { width: 31%; top: 45%; right: 31%; z-index: 4; }
.hero-ring { position: absolute; inset: -6%; border: 1px solid var(--border-gold); border-radius: 50%; z-index: 1; animation: spin360 48s linear infinite; }
.hero-ring::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 12%; border: 1px dashed rgba(198,164,93,0.16); border-radius: 50%; }
@keyframes spin360 { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* Kinetic marquee */
.marquee { margin-top: auto; overflow: hidden; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-soft); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-soft); padding: 0.85rem 0; position: relative; z-index: 2; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 10%, #000 90%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 10%, #000 90%, transparent); }
.marquee-track { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2rem; width: max-content; white-space: nowrap; animation: scrollX 30s linear infinite; }
.marquee-track span { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
.marquee-track .dot { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.7rem; }
@keyframes scrollX { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

.scroll-cue { position: absolute; bottom: 88px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); width: 26px; height: 42px; border: 1px solid var(--border-gold); border-radius: 14px; display: grid; justify-items: center; align-items: start; padding-top: 7px; z-index: 3; }
.scroll-cue span { width: 3px; height: 8px; background: var(--gold); border-radius: 2px; animation: scrollDot 1.7s infinite; }
@keyframes scrollDot { 0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(0); } 30% { opacity: 1; } 100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px); } }

/* =============== PORTFOLIO PLACEHOLDERS ===============
   Replace each gradient with `background-image: url("/assets/img/portfolio/<file>.jpg")`. */
.ph-watch-1     { background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, #2a2418, #0a0a0a 70%); }
.ph-watch-2     { background: radial-gradient(circle at 60% 40%, #2e2a1c, #0b0b0b 72%); }
.ph-jewelry     { background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 35%, #322a16, #0a0a0a 70%); }
.ph-collectible { background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 60%, #241f14, #090909 72%); }
.ph-ecommerce   { background: radial-gradient(circle at 55% 45%, #20201e, #0a0a0a 72%); }
.ph-editorial   { background: radial-gradient(circle at 45% 35%, #2c2618, #080808 72%); }

/* ============================ 6. PORTFOLIO (circular lens grid) ============================ */
.lens-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem) clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); }
.lens { text-align: center; }
.lens-disc {
  position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 300px; aspect-ratio: 1; margin: 0 auto 1.4rem;
  border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden; background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-soft); box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.lens-disc::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 50%; box-shadow: inset 0 0 55px rgba(0,0,0,0.66); }
.lens-disc::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 11px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(198,164,93,0.18); transition: border-color 0.4s var(--ease); }
.lens:hover .lens-disc, .lens-disc:focus-visible { transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02); border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 30px 64px -28px rgba(198,164,93,0.5); outline: none; }
.lens:hover .lens-disc::after, .lens-disc:focus-visible::after { border-color: rgba(198,164,93,0.5); }
.lens .tag { font-size: 0.66rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }
.lens h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin: 0.4rem 0 0.45rem; }
.lens p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.92rem; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 34ch; }

/* ============================ 7. STATEMENT BAND ============================ */
.statement { position: relative; overflow: hidden; text-align: center; padding: clamp(5rem, 11vw, 8.5rem) 0; background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, #15110a, var(--black) 72%); border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold); }
.statement-ring { position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; width: 760px; height: 760px; max-width: 120vw; max-height: 120vw; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(198,164,93,0.12); pointer-events: none; animation: spin360 80s linear infinite; }
.statement-ring::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 90px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px dashed rgba(198,164,93,0.1); }
.statement-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.statement-quote { font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 4.6vw, 3.1rem); line-height: 1.22; max-width: 16ch; margin: 0 auto 1.4rem; }
.statement-quote em { color: var(--gold-bright); }
.statement-sub { color: var(--muted); max-width: 52ch; margin: 0 auto 2.2rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }

/* ============================ 8. SERVICES (editorial list) ============================ */
.svc-list { border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold); margin-top: 1rem; }
.svc-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto; gap: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); align-items: center; padding: clamp(1.3rem, 2.4vw, 1.9rem) 0.4rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-soft); transition: padding 0.35s var(--ease), background 0.35s var(--ease); }
.svc-idx { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.6rem); color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 1px var(--bronze); transition: all 0.35s var(--ease); }
.svc-text h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.4vw, 1.55rem); transition: color 0.3s var(--ease); }
.svc-text p { color: var(--muted); margin: 0.35rem 0 0; max-width: 52ch; font-size: 0.96rem; }
.svc-tags { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; text-align: right; white-space: nowrap; }
.svc-row:hover { padding-left: 1.4rem; background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(198,164,93,0.07), transparent 70%); }
.svc-row:hover .svc-idx { -webkit-text-stroke-color: var(--gold); color: rgba(198,164,93,0.12); }
.svc-row:hover .svc-text h3 { color: var(--gold-bright); }

/* ============================ WHY (statement + figures) ============================ */
.why-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 5rem); align-items: center; }
.why-copy h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.9rem); margin: 0.4rem 0 1.3rem; }
.why-lead { color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.08rem; margin-bottom: 1.6rem; }
.why-figures { display: grid; gap: 1.6rem; }
.figure { border-left: 2px solid var(--border-gold); padding-left: 1.3rem; }
.figure-key { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.6vw, 1.7rem); color: var(--gold-bright); display: block; line-height: 1.2; }
.figure p { color: var(--muted); margin: 0.4rem 0 0; font-size: 0.96rem; }

/* ============================ 9. PROCESS (timeline) ============================ */
.timeline { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 2rem); position: relative; }
.timeline::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 27px; left: 10%; right: 10%; height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), var(--gold), transparent); opacity: 0.5; }
.timeline-step { position: relative; }
.node { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 56px; height: 56px; margin: 0 0 1.3rem; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--gold); background: var(--black-soft); color: var(--gold-bright); font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.1rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px var(--black-soft); }
.timeline-step h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.timeline-step p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.94rem; margin: 0; max-width: 26ch; }

/* ============================ 10. RESULTS / ABOUT ============================ */
.results-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem); align-items: center; }
.results-copy h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.9rem); margin: 0.4rem 0 1.1rem; }
.results-copy p { font-size: 1.05rem; margin: 0 0 1rem; }
.capability-list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0 2rem; }
.capability-list li { padding: 0.85rem 0 0.85rem 1.5rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-soft); color: var(--ivory); font-size: 0.95rem; position: relative; transition: color 0.3s var(--ease), padding 0.3s var(--ease); }
.capability-list li::before { content: "✦"; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.7rem; top: 1.05rem; }
.capability-list li:hover { color: var(--gold-bright); padding-left: 1.8rem; }

.about-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem); align-items: center; }
.about-mark { margin: 0; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.about-logo { width: 100%; max-width: 340px; aspect-ratio: 1; object-fit: cover; height: auto; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--border-gold); box-shadow: 0 0 60px -10px rgba(198,164,93,0.24), inset 0 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.6); }
.about-copy h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.9rem); margin: 0.4rem 0 1.2rem; }
.about-lead { font-size: 1.16rem; color: var(--ivory); margin: 0 0 1.1rem; }
.dropcap { float: left; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 3.6rem; line-height: 0.78; color: var(--gold-bright); padding: 0.32rem 0.55rem 0 0; }

/* ============================ 11. FAQ / CONTACT / FOOTER ============================ */
.faq-list { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; display: grid; gap: 0.9rem; }
.faq-item { border: 1px solid var(--border-soft); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: var(--charcoal); padding: 0 1.4rem; transition: border-color 0.3s var(--ease); }
.faq-item[open] { border-color: var(--border-gold); }
.faq-item summary { cursor: pointer; list-style: none; padding: 1.2rem 0; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.12rem; color: var(--ivory); display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; align-items: center; }
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item summary::after { content: "+"; color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.4rem; transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease); }
.faq-item[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-item p { color: var(--muted); margin: 0 0 1.2rem; font-size: 0.98rem; }

.contact { overflow: hidden; }
.contact-glow { top: auto; bottom: -30%; opacity: 0.6; }
.contact-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.9fr; gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem); align-items: start; }
.contact-form { padding: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
.field { margin-bottom: 1.1rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.field label { font-size: 0.82rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 0.45rem; text-transform: uppercase; }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.98rem; color: var(--ivory); background: var(--black); border: 1px solid var(--border-soft); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 0.8rem 0.95rem; transition: border-color 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease); }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(198,164,93,0.12); }
.field textarea { resize: vertical; }
.field select { appearance: none; cursor: pointer; }
.form-status { margin: 0.9rem 0 0; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--gold-bright); min-height: 1.2em; }
.contact-info { display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
.info-card { padding: 1.4rem 1.5rem; }
.info-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.info-card p { margin: 0.2rem 0; }
.info-card a:hover { color: var(--gold-bright); }

.site-footer { background: var(--black-soft); border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold); padding-top: 4rem; }
.footer-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; padding-bottom: 3rem; }
.footer-statement { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.92rem; margin-top: 1.2rem; max-width: 28rem; }
.footer-col h4 { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.footer-col ul { display: grid; gap: 0.6rem; }
.footer-col a, .footer-col li { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.92rem; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--gold-bright); }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid var(--border-soft); padding: 1.5rem 0; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.82rem; }

/* ============================ SCROLL REVEAL ============================ */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease), transform 0.8s var(--ease); }
.reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
/* Stagger children within groups */
.lens-grid .reveal:nth-child(2), .svc-row:nth-child(2), .timeline-step:nth-child(2), .why-figures .figure:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.07s; }
.lens-grid .reveal:nth-child(3), .svc-row:nth-child(3), .timeline-step:nth-child(3), .why-figures .figure:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.14s; }
.lens-grid .reveal:nth-child(4), .svc-row:nth-child(4), .timeline-step:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.21s; }
.lens-grid .reveal:nth-child(5), .svc-row:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.28s; }
.lens-grid .reveal:nth-child(6), .svc-row:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.35s; }

/* ============================ RESPONSIVE ============================ */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .section-head--split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; align-items: start; }
  .lens-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .why-inner, .results-inner, .about-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-mark { order: 2; max-width: 320px; }
  .timeline { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .timeline::before { display: none; }
  .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .aperture-accent { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .main-nav { position: fixed; inset: 0 0 0 auto; width: min(82vw, 340px); flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: center; gap: 2rem; background: rgba(10,10,10,0.97); backdrop-filter: blur(16px); border-left: 1px solid var(--border-gold); padding: 2.5rem; transform: translateX(105%); transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease); z-index: 105; }
  .main-nav.open { transform: translateX(0); }
  .main-nav ul { flex-direction: column; gap: 1.4rem; }
  .main-nav a { font-size: 1.1rem; }
  .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-stack { display: none; }
  .hero { min-height: auto; padding-top: 7.5rem; }
  .scroll-cue { display: none; }
  .svc-row { grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; }
  .svc-tags { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .lens-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .lens-disc { max-width: 260px; }
  .timeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .capability-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-actions { width: 100%; }
  .hero-actions .btn { flex: 1; }
}

/* ==================== PRICING ==================== */
.pricing-card { max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; padding: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem); text-align: center; position: relative; }
.pricing-card::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(198,164,93,0.18); border-radius: calc(var(--radius) - 6px); pointer-events: none; }
.price-display { display: flex; align-items: baseline; justify-content: center; gap: 0.4rem; }
.price-amount { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 8vw, 4.6rem); color: var(--gold-bright); line-height: 1; }
.price-unit { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
.price-tagline { margin-top: 0.6rem; font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }
.price-includes { margin: 1.8rem auto 2rem; max-width: 400px; text-align: left; display: grid; gap: 0.7rem; }
.price-includes li { position: relative; padding-left: 1.4rem; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.price-includes li::before { content: "\2726"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.25em; color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.7rem; }
.price-note { margin-top: 1.1rem; font-size: 0.85rem; }

/* ============================ HOVER & MOTION ENHANCEMENTS (2026-09) ============================
   Larger hero imagery + stronger "pop" on portfolio photos, hero photos, and conversion CTAs.
   Rules are appended intentionally so they override earlier equal-specificity declarations.
   Motion is neutralized by the global prefers-reduced-motion block near the top of this file. */

/* --- Larger hero imagery (desktop layout only; the mobile query hides the stack) --- */
@media (min-width: 761px) {
  .hero-inner   { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.12fr; }
  .hero-stack   { height: clamp(430px, 53vw, 640px); }
  .hero-card--1 { width: 67%; }
  .hero-card--2 { width: 51%; }
  .hero-card--3 { width: 35%; }
}

/* Gentle idle float so the hero photos feel alive (staggered) */
.hero-card { transition: transform 0.55s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.55s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s var(--ease), filter 0.5s var(--ease); will-change: transform; }
.hero-stack { animation: heroFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite; will-change: transform; }
@keyframes heroFloat { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-9px); } }

/* Hero photos pop on hover; siblings dim to spotlight the hovered one */
.hero-stack:hover .hero-card { filter: brightness(0.86) saturate(0.96); }
.hero-card:hover {
  filter: none !important;
  transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.06);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 44px 84px -30px rgba(198,164,93,0.6), var(--shadow);
  z-index: 6;
}

/* --- Conversion CTAs: stronger pop + light sheen sweep --- */
.btn { position: relative; overflow: hidden; z-index: 0; }
.btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05); box-shadow: 0 16px 38px -12px rgba(230,210,138,0.6), 0 0 48px -6px rgba(230,210,138,0.6); }
.btn-secondary:hover { transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.04); }
.btn-primary:active, .btn-secondary:active { transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.99); }
.btn-primary::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: -2px; bottom: -2px; left: 0; width: 55%;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.4), transparent);
  transform: translateX(-180%) skewX(-18deg); pointer-events: none; z-index: -1;
}
.btn-primary:hover::before { animation: btnSheen 0.8s var(--ease); }
@keyframes btnSheen { from { transform: translateX(-180%) skewX(-18deg); } to { transform: translateX(360%) skewX(-18deg); } }

/* --- Portfolio photos: stronger pop + lively caption --- */
.lens-disc { transition: transform 0.55s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.5s var(--ease), filter 0.5s var(--ease); }
.lens:hover .lens-disc, .lens-disc:focus-visible {
  transform: translateY(-14px) scale(1.07);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 46px 92px -34px rgba(198,164,93,0.6);
  filter: saturate(1.06) brightness(1.05);
}
.lens h3   { transition: color 0.35s var(--ease), transform 0.45s var(--ease); }
.lens .tag { display: inline-block; transition: color 0.35s var(--ease), letter-spacing 0.45s var(--ease); }
.lens:hover h3   { color: var(--gold-bright); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.lens:hover .tag { color: var(--gold-bright); letter-spacing: 0.22em; }

/* ============================ UX COMPONENTS (2026-09) ============================
   Sticky mobile CTA, form error/loading states, and standalone page shells. */

/* --- Sticky mobile conversion bar (injected by main.js, mobile only) --- */
.sticky-cta { position: fixed; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 90; display: none;
  padding: 0.7rem 0.9rem calc(0.7rem + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
  background: rgba(10,10,10,0.94); backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  transform: translateY(120%); transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease); }
.sticky-cta.show { transform: translateY(0); }
.sticky-cta .btn { width: 100%; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .sticky-cta { display: block; } }

/* --- Form field error + loading states --- */
.field.error input, .field.error select, .field.error textarea {
  border-color: #E0785A; box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(224,120,90,0.18); }
.field-error { display: none; color: #E9A06A; font-size: 0.78rem; margin-top: 0.35rem; letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
.field.error .field-error { display: block; }
.btn.is-loading { color: transparent !important; pointer-events: none; position: relative; }
.btn.is-loading::after { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 18px; height: 18px; top: 50%; left: 50%;
  margin: -9px 0 0 -9px; border: 2px solid rgba(198,164,93,0.3); border-top-color: var(--gold-bright);
  border-radius: 50%; animation: btnSpin 0.7s linear infinite; }
@keyframes btnSpin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* --- Standalone pages: 404, thank-you, privacy, terms --- */
.simple-main { min-height: 72vh; display: grid; place-items: center; text-align: center; padding: 9rem 1.2rem 5rem; position: relative; }
.simple-inner { max-width: 640px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.simple-inner .eyebrow { display: inline-block; }
.error-code { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(4.5rem, 20vw, 10rem); line-height: 0.95; color: var(--gold-bright); margin: 0 0 0.4rem; }
.simple-inner h1 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 5vw, 2.8rem); margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.simple-inner p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0 auto 2rem; max-width: 46ch; }
.simple-actions { display: flex; gap: 0.9rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.legal-main { max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 9rem 1.2rem 5rem; }
.legal-main h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.legal-main h2 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin: 2.4rem 0 0.6rem; color: var(--gold-bright); }
.legal-main p, .legal-main li { color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.75; margin: 0.6rem 0; }
.legal-main ul { padding-left: 1.3rem; }
.legal-main a { color: var(--gold-bright); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold); }
.legal-updated { font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 2rem; }

/* ============================ MOTION POLISH (2026-09) ============================
   Site-wide smoothing: eased anchor scrolling with a fixed-header offset, GPU-friendly
   compositing so transforms/spins stay crisp and shimmer-free, and gentler, more
   cohesive reveal + hover timing. Neutralized under prefers-reduced-motion below. */

/* Smooth anchor navigation (nav links, scroll cue, footer, back-to-top), offset for the fixed header */
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: 90px; }

/* Keep continuously- and interactively-animated elements on their own layer to remove
   shimmer/jank — especially the round, spinning pieces. */
.hero-card, .lens-disc, .marquee-track, .hero-ring, .aperture-accent,
.statement-ring, .loader-rings, .scroll-cue span {
  backface-visibility: hidden; -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}
.hero-card, .marquee-track, .hero-ring, .aperture-accent, .statement-ring { will-change: transform; }

/* Unified, slightly softer hover timing on conversion buttons */
.btn { transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), background 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease), color 0.35s var(--ease), border-color 0.35s var(--ease); }

/* Gentler, floatier scroll-reveal across the whole site */
.reveal { transform: translateY(22px); transition: opacity 0.9s var(--ease), transform 0.9s var(--ease); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  .hero-card, .marquee-track, .hero-ring, .aperture-accent, .statement-ring { will-change: auto; }
}

/* ============================ FLUIDITY FIXES (2026-09) ============================
   Eliminate remaining instant state changes: form errors slide/fade in, FAQ panels
   animate open/closed (height driven by main.js), no snapping. */

/* Form error messages slide + fade in instead of appearing instantly */
.field-error { display: block; max-height: 0; opacity: 0; overflow: hidden; margin-top: 0;
  transition: max-height 0.3s var(--ease), opacity 0.3s var(--ease), margin-top 0.3s var(--ease); }
.field.error .field-error { max-height: 3em; opacity: 1; margin-top: 0.35rem; }

/* FAQ answer animates its height/opacity (main.js sets max-height in px) */
.faq-item p { transition: max-height 0.38s var(--ease), opacity 0.38s var(--ease); }

/* =====================================================================
   IMAGE-FIRST LAYOUT (2026-09 simplify pass)
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------
   The homepage was rebuilt around photographs instead of paragraphs.
   Appended last so these rules win over the older hero / lens-grid
   blocks above without editing them (the originals stay as reference).

   HOW THE PHOTO SLOTS WORK
   Every slot layers a real photo ON TOP OF its old gradient:
       background-image: url("photo.jpg"), radial-gradient(...);
   A layer that 404s simply is not painted, so until the photo is
   uploaded the gradient shows through and the page never looks broken.
   Drop files into /assets/img/portfolio/ using the names below and they
   appear on their own. No HTML or CSS edit needed. See PHOTOS.md.
   ===================================================================== */

/* =============== PORTFOLIO PHOTO SLOTS ===============
   Filename                                  Slot
   ---------------------------------------   ---------------------------
   /assets/img/portfolio/hero.jpg            Hero, full-bleed (landscape)
   /assets/img/portfolio/work-watch-01.jpg   Work: feature tile
   /assets/img/portfolio/work-watch-02.jpg   Work: dial & finish
   /assets/img/portfolio/work-jewelry.jpg    Work: fine settings
   /assets/img/portfolio/work-collectible.jpg Work: collector pieces
   /assets/img/portfolio/work-ecommerce.jpg  Work: catalog sets
   /assets/img/portfolio/work-editorial.jpg  Work: brand stories        */
.ph-watch-1     { background-image: url("/assets/img/portfolio/work-watch-01.jpg"),   radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, #2a2418, #0a0a0a 70%); }
.ph-watch-2     { background-image: url("/assets/img/portfolio/work-watch-02.jpg"),   radial-gradient(circle at 60% 40%, #2e2a1c, #0b0b0b 72%); }
.ph-jewelry     { background-image: url("/assets/img/portfolio/work-jewelry.jpg"),    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 35%, #322a16, #0a0a0a 70%); }
.ph-collectible { background-image: url("/assets/img/portfolio/work-collectible.jpg"), radial-gradient(circle at 40% 60%, #241f14, #090909 72%); }
.ph-ecommerce   { background-image: url("/assets/img/portfolio/work-ecommerce.jpg"),  radial-gradient(circle at 55% 45%, #20201e, #0a0a0a 72%); }
.ph-editorial   { background-image: url("/assets/img/portfolio/work-editorial.jpg"),  radial-gradient(circle at 45% 35%, #2c2618, #080808 72%); }

/* ============================ HERO (full-bleed photo) ============================ */
.hero--photo .hero-inner {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr; align-items: end; padding-bottom: clamp(3rem, 8vh, 6rem);
}
.hero--photo .hero-copy { max-width: 44rem; }

.hero-media {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-image: url("/assets/img/portfolio/hero.jpg"),
                    radial-gradient(circle at 62% 38%, #2a2418, #070707 68%);
  /* Very slow drift keeps a still photograph feeling alive. */
  animation: heroDrift 26s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes heroDrift { from { transform: scale(1.04); } to { transform: scale(1.11); } }

/* Two-stop scrim: dark at the bottom-left so the headline always reads,
   clear at the top-right so the photograph keeps its impact. */
.hero-scrim {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(7,7,7,0.94) 0%, rgba(7,7,7,0.72) 26%, rgba(7,7,7,0.18) 62%, rgba(7,7,7,0.35) 100%),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(7,7,7,0.8) 0%, rgba(7,7,7,0.25) 55%, transparent 100%);
}

.hero--photo h1 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 7vw, 5rem); line-height: 1.04; text-shadow: 0 2px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.6); }
.hero--photo .hero-sub { font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.7vw, 1.25rem); max-width: 32rem; margin: 1.3rem 0 2rem; color: #D8D2C4; }

/* ============================ WORK (editorial photo grid) ============================
   Magazine layout: one feature tile at 2x2, two stacked beside it, three across below.
       [ FEATURE ][ 2 ]
       [ FEATURE ][ 3 ]
       [ 4 ][ 5 ][ 6 ]
   Captions overlay the image rather than sitting under it, which keeps every
   row the same height and puts the photograph first.                          */
.work-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(0.7rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem); }

.shot {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-soft); box-shadow: var(--shadow); background: var(--black-soft);
  transition: border-color 0.45s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.45s var(--ease), transform 0.45s var(--ease);
}
.shot-img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat;
  transition: transform 0.9s var(--ease), filter 0.6s var(--ease);
}
.shot--feature { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 2; }
.shot--feature .shot-img { aspect-ratio: auto; min-height: 100%; }

/* Caption scrim, only as dark as it needs to be. */
.shot::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(7,7,7,0.9) 0%, rgba(7,7,7,0.45) 24%, transparent 55%);
  transition: opacity 0.45s var(--ease);
}
.shot-cap { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 2; padding: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.7rem); }
.shot-cap .tag { display: block; font-size: 0.64rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.shot-cap h3 { font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.6rem); line-height: 1.15; }
.shot--feature .shot-cap h3 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.3rem); }

/* Hover: the photo pushes in, the frame lights up gold. */
.shot:hover { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 34px 70px -30px rgba(198,164,93,0.45); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.shot:hover .shot-img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.shot:hover::after { opacity: 0.82; }
.shot:focus-within { border-color: var(--gold); }

/* ============================ TRIMMED-SECTION ADJUSTMENTS ============================ */
/* Services rows lost their paragraphs, so tighten the row and let the title carry it. */
.svc-text h3 a { transition: color 0.3s var(--ease); }
.svc-row:hover .svc-text h3 a { color: var(--gold-bright); }
.svc-row { padding: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.55rem) 0.4rem; }

/* Statement band lost its sub-paragraph; rebalance the spacing under the quote. */
.statement-quote { margin-bottom: 2.2rem; max-width: 18ch; }

/* About is now emblem + two lines; centre it rather than stretch it. */
.about-inner { align-items: center; }
.about-copy .about-lead { max-width: 46ch; }

/* ============================ RESPONSIVE (image-first) ============================ */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  /* Feature drops to full width, the rest go two-up. */
  .work-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .shot--feature { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 1; }
  .shot--feature .shot-img { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  /* The photo hero keeps its full height on mobile: it is the whole pitch. */
  .hero--photo { min-height: 92vh; padding-top: 7.5rem; }
  .hero--photo .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-media { animation: none; transform: scale(1.02); }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .work-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.9rem; }
  .shot--feature { grid-column: span 1; }
  .shot--feature .shot-img { aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; }
}

/* Honour reduced-motion for the hero drift specifically (belt and braces:
   the global reduce rule already collapses animation duration). */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-media { animation: none; transform: none; }
  .shot:hover .shot-img { transform: none; }
}

/* ============================ SUBPAGE PHOTO HERO ============================
   Service pages open on a photograph rather than three paragraphs.
   Photo slots (same graceful-fallback trick as the homepage):
       /assets/img/portfolio/hero-watch.jpg
       /assets/img/portfolio/hero-jewelry.jpg
       /assets/img/portfolio/hero-ecommerce.jpg
       /assets/img/portfolio/hero-pricing.jpg                                */
.page-hero {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  min-height: clamp(340px, 56vh, 520px);
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 9rem 0 clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  background-size: cover; background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
}
.page-hero-scrim {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(7,7,7,0.95) 0%, rgba(7,7,7,0.6) 35%, rgba(7,7,7,0.25) 100%),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(7,7,7,0.75), transparent 70%);
}
.page-hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 46rem; }
.page-hero-inner h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 5.2vw, 3.6rem); line-height: 1.06; text-shadow: 0 2px 34px rgba(0,0,0,0.6); }
.page-hero-lead { color: #D8D2C4; font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.15rem); margin: 1.1rem 0 0; max-width: 40ch; }

.ph-hero-watch     { background-image: url("/assets/img/portfolio/hero-watch.jpg"),     radial-gradient(circle at 60% 40%, #2a2418, #070707 70%); }
.ph-hero-jewelry   { background-image: url("/assets/img/portfolio/hero-jewelry.jpg"),   radial-gradient(circle at 45% 35%, #322a16, #070707 70%); }
.ph-hero-ecommerce { background-image: url("/assets/img/portfolio/hero-ecommerce.jpg"), radial-gradient(circle at 55% 45%, #20201e, #070707 72%); }
.ph-hero-pricing   { background-image: url("/assets/img/portfolio/hero-pricing.jpg"),   radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, #241f14, #070707 72%); }

/* ============================ SUBPAGE POINTS GRID ============================
   Replaced three long prose blocks per page. Title carries the meaning,
   one short line supports it.                                                */
.points {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.point { border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold); padding-top: 1.2rem; }
.point h2 { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; color: var(--gold-bright); }
.point p { color: var(--muted); margin: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; }

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .points { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.6rem; }
  .page-hero { min-height: 300px; padding-top: 8rem; }
}

/* =====================================================================
   PORTFOLIO SCROLLER / BOOKING (2026-09-03, second pass)
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------
   Replaces the static work grid with a horizontal card scroller, and the
   process timeline with a three-step booking block. Appended last so it
   wins over the earlier .work-grid / .timeline rules, which are now unused.
   ===================================================================== */

/* ---------- Horizontal portfolio scroller ---------- */
.scroller { position: relative; margin-top: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); }

.scroller-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: clamp(0.7rem, 1.5vw, 1.15rem);
  overflow-x: auto;
  overscroll-behavior-x: contain;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  /* Align the first card with the container edge, then run to the viewport edge. */
  padding: 0.4rem calc((100vw - min(100vw, var(--maxw))) / 2 + var(--gutter)) 1.4rem;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
}
.scroller-track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.scroller-track:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--gold-bright); outline-offset: -4px; border-radius: var(--radius); }

.pcard {
  position: relative;
  flex: 0 0 clamp(232px, 29vw, 350px);
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  background: var(--black-soft);
  transition: border-color 0.45s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.45s var(--ease), transform 0.45s var(--ease);
}
.pcard-img {
  width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat;
  transition: transform 0.9s var(--ease);
}
.pcard::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(7,7,7,0.92) 0%, rgba(7,7,7,0.45) 26%, transparent 58%);
}
.pcard-cap { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 2; padding: clamp(0.9rem, 1.8vw, 1.4rem); }
.pcard-cap .tag { display: block; font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0.28rem; }
.pcard-cap h3 { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.45rem); line-height: 1.15; }

.pcard:hover { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 30px 64px -30px rgba(198,164,93,0.45); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.pcard:hover .pcard-img { transform: scale(1.06); }

/* Arrow controls: sit under the track, aligned to the container's right edge. */
.scroller-controls { display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; gap: 0.6rem; }
.scroller-btn {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%; cursor: pointer;
  background: transparent; color: var(--gold-bright);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.scroller-btn svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.scroller-btn:hover:not([disabled]) { border-color: var(--gold-bright); background: rgba(198,164,93,0.1); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.scroller-btn[disabled] { opacity: 0.3; cursor: default; }

/* ---------- Booking: three steps ---------- */
.steps {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  max-width: 960px; margin: 0 auto;
  /* The global reset only clears `ul`, so an `ol` would otherwise show its
     own markers next to the .step-n badges ("1. (1)"). */
  list-style: none; padding: 0;
}
.step { position: relative; padding-top: 1.1rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold); }
.step-n {
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  width: 34px; height: 34px; margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--gold-bright);
}
.step h3 { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.step p { color: var(--muted); margin: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; }

.booking-cta { text-align: center; margin-top: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.4rem); }
.btn-lg { padding: 1.05rem 2.6rem; font-size: 1rem; }
.booking-alt { margin-top: 1.1rem; font-size: 0.92rem; }

/* ---------- Services: numerals removed, so drop their column ---------- */
.svc-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; }

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .svc-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .scroller-controls { display: none; }   /* touch devices just swipe */
  .scroller-track { scroll-snap-type: x proximity; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .scroller-track { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  .pcard:hover .pcard-img { transform: none; }
}

/* =====================================================================
   ELEGANCE PASS (2026-09-03, third)
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------
   Flattens decorative gradients to solid fields and replaces the nav with
   a centred wordmark. Appended last so it overrides the rules above.

   Gradients KEPT are only the functional ones: the scrims that keep text
   legible over a photograph, and the marquee's edge mask. Everything
   ornamental - page glow, grain, button sheen, card and section washes,
   rotating rings - is gone.
   ===================================================================== */

:root { --panel: #111111; }

/* ---------- Solid ground ---------- */
body { background-image: none; }
body::before { display: none; }              /* film grain */

/* ---------- Masthead: centred wordmark, emblem between the words ---------- */
.site-header { padding: 0; }
.site-header.scrolled {
  background: var(--black);
  backdrop-filter: none; -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
  border-bottom-color: var(--border-gold);
}
.masthead { display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; padding: clamp(0.85rem, 2vw, 1.45rem) 0; }
.wordmark {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(0.6rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  font-family: var(--font-brand); font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ivory);
  letter-spacing: clamp(0.12em, 0.5vw, 0.3em);
  font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 1.7vw, 1.2rem);
  line-height: 1; white-space: nowrap;
}
.wordmark-mark { width: clamp(38px, 5.2vw, 60px); height: auto; border-radius: 50%; flex: none; }
.wordmark-word { transition: color 0.3s var(--ease); }
.wordmark:hover .wordmark-word { color: var(--gold-bright); }

/* ---------- Flat controls and surfaces ---------- */
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--black); border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: none; }
.btn-primary::before { display: none; }       /* sheen sweep */
.card { background: var(--charcoal); }
.section-head h2::after { background: var(--gold); opacity: 0.5; }
.sticky-cta { background: var(--black); backdrop-filter: none; -webkit-backdrop-filter: none; }

/* ---------- Flat sections; ornamental rings removed ---------- */
.statement { background: var(--black-soft); }
.hero-glow, .contact-glow, .aperture-accent, .statement-ring, .hero-ring { display: none !important; }
.svc-row:hover { background: rgba(198,164,93,0.05); }

/* ---------- Photo slots: solid panels, not fake glows ----------
   Same filenames as before (see PHOTOS.md). The photo still layers on top;
   underneath is now a flat panel instead of a radial wash, so an empty slot
   reads as a deliberate frame rather than a smudge. */
.ph-watch-1     { background-image: url("/assets/img/portfolio/work-watch-01.jpg");    background-color: var(--panel); }
.ph-watch-2     { background-image: url("/assets/img/portfolio/work-watch-02.jpg");    background-color: var(--panel); }
.ph-jewelry     { background-image: url("/assets/img/portfolio/work-jewelry.jpg");     background-color: var(--panel); }
.ph-collectible { background-image: url("/assets/img/portfolio/work-collectible.jpg"); background-color: var(--panel); }
.ph-ecommerce   { background-image: url("/assets/img/portfolio/work-ecommerce.jpg");   background-color: var(--panel); }
.ph-editorial   { background-image: url("/assets/img/portfolio/work-editorial.jpg");   background-color: var(--panel); }

.hero-media        { background-image: url("/assets/img/portfolio/hero.jpg");           background-color: var(--panel); }
.ph-hero-watch     { background-image: url("/assets/img/portfolio/hero-watch.jpg");     background-color: var(--panel); }
.ph-hero-jewelry   { background-image: url("/assets/img/portfolio/hero-jewelry.jpg");   background-color: var(--panel); }
.ph-hero-ecommerce { background-image: url("/assets/img/portfolio/hero-ecommerce.jpg"); background-color: var(--panel); }
.ph-hero-pricing   { background-image: url("/assets/img/portfolio/hero-pricing.jpg");   background-color: var(--panel); }

/* ---------- Scrims: kept, but one gradient each instead of two ----------
   These are load-bearing: headline and caption legibility over an
   arbitrary photograph. Copy is left-aligned, so the weight sits left. */
.hero-scrim {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(7,7,7,0.9) 0%, rgba(7,7,7,0.6) 42%, rgba(7,7,7,0.2) 100%);
}
.page-hero-scrim {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(7,7,7,0.9) 0%, rgba(7,7,7,0.55) 55%, rgba(7,7,7,0.2) 100%);
}