I must agree with previous posters on the site layout.Your content is fine, the content layout in fine but I just think for and photography site you could use more creative ways to display your images especially on the front page.Try including an image slider or things that make ur content/pic...
A technique i try to use it sketch out the layout on paper so u have an initial idea.If u can then do it using imaging software or look for a template in psd or otherwise and see how it can reflect ur design.Then code it
Wordpress is tops, it is used not only in blogging but it can be used as a full featured cms using plugins. Wordpress has a lot of plugins that can add cool functionality to ur site..U can just search for them.
My thoughts too. when I saw the first one i said to myself that i saw these before.But i guest to replicate a style and remix it is kool.The last one really is creative.
Yea I highly recommend the Firebug add-on.I really helped me to understand and do a wordpress theme.This is a great tool for any designer.it is helpful also to start with a simple theme and experimenting with it. There are lots of themes that promote development but the trick is finding one that...