Originally Posted by
dche5390
I think Rick is missing the point of certain photo blogs. In this technology age where it is so easy to contact someone over the phone or internet, the personal touch is missing in business.
I can assure you, in the wedding arena, a lot of brides to be scour the web for blog sites to get to know their potential photographer.
A good photoblog is not a verbal rant of a blog. It contains insightful photographs that define the photographer's character. It represents their life experiences and what their views on life are. And most importantly, it fills the void that is lacking in internet acquired business.
I personally use wordpress because it is a well established CMS. It is user friendly and there is lots of support if you're willing to find it. However, it is important to remind yourself of the purpose of your blog. Is it to show off your portfolio? Or does it serve another purpose? What ever your purpose/reason, remember to stick to it and not deviate too far as then you will lose focus. A good blog will get your clients. A bad blog will get no clients, and not even a visitor.
Many a professional photographer have adopted a blogging element in addition to their business front website. Times change, and with it, the way one conducts business. It is not the only way, but if you can pull it off well, then you're doing well.
I will be building the business front website soon. On that, will be my portfolio. The blog will continue to update my subscribers of what I've been up to.
Wordpress has gradual learning curve. Find a theme to your liking to you're set to go. Otherwise, there are professional services such as prophoto that have customisable themes. I tried them out but found it more of a hassle. But I've seen quite a few successful photographers use prophoto's product.
The key thing to remember is, if you are not a fluid writer, blogging may not be for you. But with practice, comes perfection.
All the best.