Kind Words From The Ol' Ball Coach

We were thrilled this week to receive an endorsement from coach Steve Spurrier and his wife Jerri. 

"We are so proud to recommend our photographer and friend, Travis Bell.  He has taken so many wonderful pictures of our families and events at the University of South Carolina.  They are all so special and he is not only talented...but...patient also.  He has an amazing background in all fields...not just the football field."


-Jerri and Steve Spurrier.

If you're interested, you can view our testimonials page here. 

Columbia SC Wedding Photographer-Matt and Amanda

Congratulations to Matt and Amanda, who were engaged recently. A few favorites from their session a few days ago in Columbia. (Images by Travis Bell, ©2013)

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Columbia, SC Wedding Photographer-Bella Vista Bridal

My friends at Bella Vista Bridal recently asked me to create images to show not just their line of dresses but their new building, located in The Vista in Columbia. I loved the challenge of this session as what they asked me to create was nothing like I've done in the past with bridal portraiture.

We shot for eight hours and worked with some wonderful models. 

Thanks to the staff at Bella Vista for their help with this session. Definitely one to remember. 

Be sure to visit their new bakery as well, Lady Antoinette's, for some of the finest desserts in Columbia. 

The Proposal

Sunday, I proposed to Beth in front of Tillman at Clemson University.

She said yes!

Beth attended Clemson and works for Clemson so it turned out to be the perfect spot. She was totally surprised. We met while serving together on Gov. Jim Hodges' staff years ago.

Many thanks to Bart Boatwright of The Greenville News (pic below) for these amazing images. Bart is a good friend and covers Clemson sports for the paper. He's one of the best photographers I've ever known.

Boatwright

Also, I have to thank Bart's friend Matt, who played a role in surprising Beth. I told Beth I was going to be meeting a rep from a publication company that is creating a calendar and wants a shot of Tillman for the publication. Matt (who pretended to be the rep) and I stood in front of Tillman and acted like we were talking about the photography while Beth was in the car.

After he left, I asked Beth if she would help me with some of the photography. I asked her if she would hold up a compass and told her we needed to photograph the compass in order to take readings to produce a panoramic image of Tillman.

After a minute or so of walking around and capturing the readings, Beth stopped for a moment to read the description on the Thomas Green Clemson statue.

When she turned back around, I asked her if she could hold something and showed her the box. I have to admit it was so much fun watching the look on her face! She was shocked!

I knelt down on one knee and asked her to marry me.

Below is a composite that shows everything.

It was a day we'll both never forget. Thanks to everyone who made it happen. All images ©2013 Bart Boatwright.

Columbia Metropolitan Magazine-Mary Mac

I'm thrilled to have work in Columbia Metropolitan magazine's annual wedding guide.

Below is a favorite from several of the images used. You can see more images from Mary Mac's bridal session/wedding and another wedding beginning on pg. 89 of the publication.

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Jessica's Bridal Session

Congratulations to Jessica and Dave, who were married today at Millstone at Adam's Pond. Here are few favorites from her bridal portrait session.

What It's All About

Saturday's assignment took me to Murrells Inlet to photograph David and Sarah's wedding.

Some really nice emotion could be seen as Sarah walked down the aisle. We love the wedding magazines since they're such a great source for planning but you won't see raw, unplanned emotion like this in the magazines.

You can't plan emotion like this.

This is why I love photographing weddings.

This is what it's all about.

Congratulations to David and Sarah.
©2012 Travis Bell

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday to my dad, who would have been 70 today. (Photo by Sherri Gardner Broughton/The Lancaster News)

ABC News Assignment

Got hired by ABC NEWS to photograph the DNC in Charlotte Thurs. night. Here's one of my images of Scarlett Johansson on US Weekly.  http://www.usmagazine.com/hot-pics/scarjo-for-barack-201279

Hayden and H20 - Columbia SC Photographer

A few favorites from Hayden's swim/portrait session Wednesday. Hayden's mother asked me to photograph him for family history. ©2012, Travis Bell

Mary Mac's Bridal - Columbia, SC Wedding Photographer

A few favorites from Mary Mac's bridal session. Congratulations to her and Jaime, who were married this past Saturday in Columbia. (Images by Travis Bell, ©2012)

Steve Spurrier Jr Family - Columbia SC Photographer

Today's assignment took me to Northeast Columbia to photograph Steve Spurrier Jr's family for the Gamecocks Athletics Dept. What a treasure we found with this tree, which allowed us to pose the family in an interesting way. (Photo by Travis Bell, ©2012, All Rights Reserved)

Columbia, SC Photographer - Under the Hood - Canon 1D Body

Here's a look under the hood of my original Canon 1D. No wonder these digital pro cameras need to be worked on once a year!

This was the first digital camera I used for a wedding in 2003. I used it for about five years before retiring it. 

Canon 1D 4MP body (Photo by Travis Bell, ©2012)

Columbia, SC Photographer - Engagement Session - Stephanie and Mike

A few favorites from Stephanie and Mike's engagement session on The Horseshoe today. (Images by Travis Bell, ©2012)