My shortlist of Wordpress tools and templates

http://teachmewp.com/

http://wp-cms.com/

http://www.devlounge.net/publishing/things-to-consider-when-using-wordpress-as-a-cms

http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wp-cms-post-control/

http://ma.tt/2008/07/using-wordpress-as-a-cms/

http://www.wpzoom.com/design/wordpress-as-a-portfolio-examples-themes-15/

http://demo.wpesp.com/portfolio/

http://www.wpzoom.com/design/10-wordpress-themes-designed-for-photo-galleries/

http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/01/08/100-excellent-free-high-quality-wordpress-themes/

http://www.studiopress.com/

Shadowbox wordpress plugin

http://sivel.net/wordpress/shadowbox-js/