A photoblog is a very specific type of blog. Its focus is photography, and there are typically few words beyond a caption and comments. Photoblogs are easy to set up and maintain, and they make great photo galleries for photographers who are put off by the complexity of HTML coding or installing a CMS such as WordPress.

It’s because of this simplicity, not to mention the development of free yet sophisticated tools like Pixelpost, that photoblogging has exploded in popularity over the last few years. Photoblogs.org, for example, lists over 32,000 photoblogs! That’s a lot of photos, and a lot of photographers vying for your attention.

Dedicated as ever to making your life easier, we’ve handpicked over 50 brilliant photoblogs for your viewing pleasure. There’s a little of everything, including photojournalism and nature, landscape, street, portrait and travel photography. We’ve also listed some of the best photoblogging solutions, articles and other resources at the bottom of the post.

50 Wonderful Photoblogs

The Big Picture The Big Picture from the Boston Globe; amazing photojournalism.

Vernon Trent The photoblog of fine-art photographer Vernon Trent.

Chromasia David J. Nightingale’s photoblog with rich, lively colors, unusual perspectives and attention to details.

Laurens Kuipers - Daily Photoblog Architectural and landscape photography by Laurens Kuipers.

Robert Kruh Photoblog The photoblog of Robert Kruh.

Jeezo Peezo Photoblog Some beautiful portraits and black-and-white photos.

Daily Dose of Imagery The photoblog of Sam Talayeh.

Fine-Art Photoblog Nine talented photographers from six countries.

Stuck In Customs The fabulous HDR photography of Trey Ratcliff.

Exposed Planet Photos from around the world by adventurer and entrepreneur Harry Kikstra.

Andreas Kaiser Photography Stunning black-and-white photos from German photographer Andreas Kaiser.

Eyes Wide Opened Dark and eerie fantasy photography.

Tree Swing Interesting set of photos from self-taught photographer Sean McKendall.

:photoschau The photoblog of a German photographer Frank Boenigk.

Cheneel Photos from a Hong Kong-based photographer.

The Frame Photojournalism blog from the Sacramento Bee.

Pixel Candy The nature photography of Thomas Bonin.

Here and Now Amazing landscape and nature photography.

Really Japan Photos from Japan.

Accessible Beautiful landscapes from Germany.

From 10 to 300 mm More amazing landscapes.

Photo Journal Photojournalism from the Wall Street Journal.

Filling the Frame Street and documentary photography from Argentina.

Dawn Le Blanc Beautiful photos of flowers in black-and-white and color.

Dutch PhotoDay Two photographers from the Netherlands.

Daily Walks Photos from northern California, taken on walks.

Radio Uruguay Lots of gritty black-and-white photos.

Photo of the Day PDN’s Photo of the Day.

These Fleeting Moments Beautiful landscape photography by Jason Ertel.

Moodaholic Inspirational photography by Kenny Wang.

Absolutely Nothing Landscape photos from the north of England.

A Walk Through Durham Township The landscapes and people of Durham Township, Pennsylvania.

Any Day The personal work of a Swedish photojournalist.

Sarajevo 1992-1996 Photos taken during the 1395-day-long siege of Sarajevo from 1992 to 1996.

Apocalyps Winner of best Canadian Photoblog in the 2007 Photobloggies awards.

Whateverland A collection of photos by Archie Flor Cruz.

Wink A wonderful photoblog from a photographer based on Canada’s Vancouver Island. Some beautiful photos of kids.

Terrorkitten Photos from the UK and the beautiful Greek island of Crete.

Japan Window Andy Gray’s photos from Japan.

Framed and Shot The joint photoblog of a Norwegian couple living in Houston, Texas.

Lumilux An impressive photoblog from an 18-year-old student in New York City.

This is a Photo Blog A group of photographers who give each other assignments — and have fun doing it!

Pixelgrain The photography of John Ryan Brubaker.

Middle Kingdom The “Middle Kingdom” through the eyes of a photographer living and working in China.

Istoica Innovative portraiture and fashion photography.

Milou Vision Beautiful black-and-white landscape photography.

Dailysnap Photography from Jessyel Ty Gonzalez’s life.

My Glass Eye Owen Billcliffe’s visual diary.

Electrolite The online scrapbook of advertising and commercial photographer Shannon Richardson.

1965 Evocative black-and-white photography from Japan.

Ojo Rojo A photoblog from Peru. Beautiful photos.

Last Click

Marta Wonderful photos, especially of children, from Spanish photographer Marta.

Sources and Resources

Create your own photoblog with the following solutions:

• Pixelpost
• PixyBlog
• Shutterchance
• Picoplog
• Aminus3
• WordPress - Photoblogs and Galleries Instructions for turning WordPress into a photoblog.

Photoblogging Articles

• Introduction to Photoblogs and Moblogs Handy summary, with lots of links to photoblogging resources.
• Shutterbug: How Photographers are Making the Internet Work for Them Great introduction to the concept of photoblogging.
• Digital Photo School: Why You Should Consider Setting up a Photoblog 10 excellent reasons to start a photoblog.
• Blog on Photoblogs A blog about… photoblogging.

Photoblog Directories

The following websites have lists of photoblogs — thousands and thousands of photoblogs to enjoy. You can also promote your own photoblog by adding it to the lists.

• Cool Photoblogs
• VFXY
• Photoposts
• Photoblogs.org
• Photoblog Directory
• The Photobloggies
• The 10 Most-Stunning Photo Blogs

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