Benson

A portfolio site has to put photos first while still looking like your own brand. Benson gives photographers, studio owners and other visual artists a theme built around that need. Headers, footers, colors and fonts can be adjusted in the Customizer with real-time previews, so you can match the site to your identity without writing code.

Benson works with the default WordPress block editor, including GutenBee custom blocks, and with the Elementor page builder. A Global Sections system lets you design a section once and reuse it across the site, which keeps styling consistent and updates simple. The theme also supports WooCommerce, so a portfolio can add a store when you want to sell products.

Features

• Flexible header options: Adjust the header layout, colors, fonts and logo through the Customizer, with real-time previews so you can see each change as you make it.
• Customizable footers: Change footer layouts, color schemes and fonts, and add links or other information using straightforward Customizer settings.
• Block editor and GutenBee: Build pages with the default WordPress block editor, extended by GutenBee custom blocks that add creative and functional elements without coding.
• Elementor compatibility: Use the drag-and-drop Elementor page builder to design layouts, with control that suits beginners and professional developers alike.
• Global Sections system: Create reusable sections once in the block editor or Elementor and place them across your site for consistent styling and easier updates.
• Custom color schemes: Set a palette that reflects your brand, adjusting colors globally or refining individual areas such as the header and footer.
• Google Fonts selection: Choose from dozens of font families and fine-tune typography across key areas of the site directly in the Customizer.
• WooCommerce support: Add an online store to your portfolio to sell products, manage inventory and offer checkout options through WooCommerce.

Best for

• Freelance photographers building a portfolio site
• Studio owners and visual artists showing their work
• Creatives who want to add a WooCommerce store