WordPress is almost perfect for any situation but one of the most versatile uses is probably using it as a portfolio cms, apart from regular blogging of course.
WordPress Portfolio Themes for Professionals
Contrast
Contrast, a WorPress theme which is suitable for photographers, graphic & web designers, corporates with kickass features.
Some features:
Fullscreen Backgrounds!
Fullscreen Google Maps for your Contact Page
Unlimited Theme Colors
View the full feature list of Contrast here.
Synthetik
The theme design was developed for users who appreciate visual browsing and a minimal layout. The theme can been used to create everything from e-commerce sites, portfolio sites, and everything in between.
Some features:
7 color schemes
jQuery homepage slider
jQuery gallery portfolio
View the full feature list of Synthetik here.
Folio Theme
Folio is a theme designed with the intent of being platform for your personal portfolio showcase as well as working blog. The themes homepage highlights your most recent featured project as well as posts in an easy to navigate format.
Some features:
2 Column Tabless (CSS Layout)
Sidebar Widget Ready
Gravatar ready
View the full feature list of Folio here.
Los Angeles
This theme is a complete WordPress Theme, designed from the ground up to function first and foremost as a portfolio, then as a comprehensive WordPress theme that can be used for just about any site that needs a beautiful layout.
Some features:
jQuery Thumbnail Gallery Slider
jQuery Homepage Slider
CU3ER Optional Homepage Slider