Whether you like it or not photographs are the first step to becoming relevant as a content creator.
A good blogger will quickly understand, the selfie should be used as a quick aid and not the official process to render visuals in a blog post or even Instagram.
Is a good idea to know what is your social identity, as this is a key factor that will help your followers understand, identify and relate with your style/brand. Which leads us to take in to account that once again, photography matters.
Selfies feel cool plus they are simple that's for sure, however blog posts are another ball game. If you are serious about your brand, you have to put in the work behind it, and yes invest in your production.
Hire a photographer, or if you are lucky, find a friend that owns decent equipment and knows how to compose an image. No matter what, as times change and sponsors move on to Instagram, Facebook or Twitter to search for the next big influencer, you must realize that you too must evolve with the industry and try to stay ahead of your competition. Drop the cellphone and use a photographer.
Summary
Selfies are average common and poor in quality
Understanding your social identity will help followers relate with your brand
Ask around for friends that know how to operate a camera
Hire a photographer for very important posts or special events.
Some photographers will do collaborative shoots (TFP) meaning for free
“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently”