Bloggers are a bunch of self-seeking idiots.

But first, let me clarify something - I love blogging.

I think it’s one of the most fulfilling, engaging and self-nurturing things that I’ve ever done in my life. I’ve found the process of creatively developing my own ideas, designs, words and photographs, without any client briefs, deadlines or meetings utterly liberating on a creative level. Having the freedom to write whatever the hell I want, whenever I want, has been beautifully empowering.

During two and a half years of blogging, I’ve written thoughts and feelings that I didn’t realise were inside me. I’ve transcended the world of keen amateur photography to become a professional food photographer. Through attending events and meeting people, I’ve gone back to university, to study a Masters degree in Food Policy. My personal and professional world has changed unreservedly, purely as a result of pursuing blogging.

Therefore, I believe that blogging as a personal indulgence is a fantastic activity.

Modus Operandi.

It’s abundantly clear that people blog for many, many different reasons, so I’ve outlined a few of the key stereotypes for a laugh.

1. I blog for myself and my creative development, I’m sure many others do as well. I create posts around what I want to, with little care for trends, popularity or what’s cool today. I begrudgingly link to my posts on social media because self promotion irritates me. This promotion is largely because I feel…