diff --git a/src/app/page.tsx b/src/app/page.tsx
index eae7fd2..27cbe9c 100644
--- a/src/app/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/page.tsx
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
       borderRadius="pill"
       contentWidth="medium"
       sizing="mediumSizeLargeTitles"
-      background="aurora"
+      background="circleGradient"
       cardStyle="gradient-mesh"
       primaryButtonStyle="gradient"
       secondaryButtonStyle="layered"
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
         <HeroBillboardRotatedCarousel
           title="Creative Professional & Designer"
           description="Crafting digital experiences that inspire, engage, and deliver results. Specializing in design, strategy, and innovation."
-          background={{ variant: "aurora" }}
+          background={{ variant: "plain" }}
           tag="Welcome"
           tagIcon={Sparkles}
           tagAnimation="slide-up"
@@ -55,22 +55,22 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
           buttonAnimation="slide-up"
           carouselItems={[
             {
-              id: "carousel-1",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/portrait-young-handsome-male-with-curly-hair-dressed-jacket-eyeglasses_613910-567.jpg?_wi=1",              imageAlt: "professional headshot portrait business"
+              id: "carousel-1",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/portrait-young-handsome-male-with-curly-hair-dressed-jacket-eyeglasses_613910-567.jpg",              imageAlt: "professional headshot portrait business"
             },
             {
-              id: "carousel-2",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-psd/flat-design-portfolio-web-template_23-2149231933.jpg?_wi=1",              imageAlt: "web design mockup desktop interface"
+              id: "carousel-2",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-psd/flat-design-portfolio-web-template_23-2149231933.jpg",              imageAlt: "web design mockup desktop interface"
             },
             {
-              id: "carousel-3",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-vector/flat-design-fashion-week-youtube-channel-art_23-2151019843.jpg?_wi=1",              imageAlt: "branding design identity mockup presentation"
+              id: "carousel-3",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-vector/flat-design-fashion-week-youtube-channel-art_23-2151019843.jpg",              imageAlt: "branding design identity mockup presentation"
             },
             {
-              id: "carousel-4",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-vector/gradient-dark-mode-app-template_23-2150519156.jpg?_wi=1",              imageAlt: "mobile app design interface prototype"
+              id: "carousel-4",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-vector/gradient-dark-mode-app-template_23-2150519156.jpg",              imageAlt: "mobile app design interface prototype"
             },
             {
-              id: "carousel-5",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/portrait-young-handsome-male-with-curly-hair-dressed-jacket-eyeglasses_613910-567.jpg?_wi=2",              imageAlt: "professional headshot portrait business"
+              id: "carousel-5",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/portrait-young-handsome-male-with-curly-hair-dressed-jacket-eyeglasses_613910-567.jpg",              imageAlt: "professional headshot portrait business"
             },
             {
-              id: "carousel-6",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-psd/flat-design-portfolio-web-template_23-2149231933.jpg?_wi=2",              imageAlt: "web design mockup desktop interface"
+              id: "carousel-6",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-psd/flat-design-portfolio-web-template_23-2149231933.jpg",              imageAlt: "web design mockup desktop interface"
             }
           ]}
           autoPlay={true}
@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
           tag="Background"
           tagIcon={Award}
           tagAnimation="slide-up"
-          imageSrc="http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/portrait-young-handsome-male-with-curly-hair-dressed-jacket-eyeglasses_613910-567.jpg?_wi=3"
+          imageSrc="http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/portrait-young-handsome-male-with-curly-hair-dressed-jacket-eyeglasses_613910-567.jpg"
           imageAlt="professional headshot portrait business"
           useInvertedBackground={false}
           buttons={[
@@ -108,15 +108,15 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
           products={[
             {
               id: "project-a",              brand: "E-Commerce Platform",              name: "Dashboard Redesign",              price: "2023",              rating: 5,
-              reviewCount: "Enterprise",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-psd/flat-design-portfolio-web-template_23-2149231933.jpg?_wi=3",              imageAlt: "E-commerce dashboard redesign"
+              reviewCount: "Enterprise",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-psd/flat-design-portfolio-web-template_23-2149231933.jpg",              imageAlt: "E-commerce dashboard redesign"
             },
             {
               id: "project-b",              brand: "Tech Startup",              name: "Brand Identity",              price: "2023",              rating: 5,
-              reviewCount: "Complete",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-vector/flat-design-fashion-week-youtube-channel-art_23-2151019843.jpg?_wi=2",              imageAlt: "Tech startup branding project"
+              reviewCount: "Complete",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-vector/flat-design-fashion-week-youtube-channel-art_23-2151019843.jpg",              imageAlt: "Tech startup branding project"
             },
             {
               id: "project-c",              brand: "Mobile App",              name: "iOS Interface Design",              price: "2022",              rating: 5,
-              reviewCount: "Released",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-vector/gradient-dark-mode-app-template_23-2150519156.jpg?_wi=2",              imageAlt: "Mobile app interface design"
+              reviewCount: "Released",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-vector/gradient-dark-mode-app-template_23-2150519156.jpg",              imageAlt: "Mobile app interface design"
             }
           ]}
         />
@@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
           tag="Capabilities"
           tagIcon={CheckCircle}
           tagAnimation="slide-up"
-          imageSrc="http://img.b2bpic.net/free-psd/flat-design-portfolio-web-template_23-2149231933.jpg?_wi=4"
+          imageSrc="http://img.b2bpic.net/free-psd/flat-design-portfolio-web-template_23-2149231933.jpg"
           imageAlt="web design mockup desktop interface"
           mediaAnimation="slide-up"
           useInvertedBackground={false}
@@ -204,7 +204,7 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
 
       <div id="footer" data-section="footer">
         <FooterMedia
-          imageSrc="http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/portrait-young-handsome-male-with-curly-hair-dressed-jacket-eyeglasses_613910-567.jpg?_wi=4"
+          imageSrc="http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/portrait-young-handsome-male-with-curly-hair-dressed-jacket-eyeglasses_613910-567.jpg"
           imageAlt="professional headshot portrait business"
           logoText="Portfolio"
           copyrightText="© 2024 | All Rights Reserved"