I’ve been an avid blogger since the very young age of just 13. I’ve used all the sites – LiveJournal, Xanga, Blogger, WordPress, and, of course, Tumblr. As a journalism major at Hofstra University, I had to learn all aspects of communications – print, broadcast, and, most importantly, digital (this includes social media and blogging). We were told that blogging was essential to establishing ourselves and our brands as freelance journalists and writers, and the same goes for freelance photographers and artists.
So, yes, I’d definitely say maintaining a blog is important. It’s helpful in not only establishing your brand and promoting your photography, but it also allows creatives (and fans!) to get to know you as a person and as an artist. While they can see your beautiful portfolios on your website, your blog will give them a glimpse of what you’re like to work with, and what you’ve been up to.
