Military Appreciate Day at Clemson - C-17 Flyover

A C-17 blasts over Death Valley before kickoff as part of Military Appreciation Day in Clemson on Saturday. (Travis Bell/SIDELINE CAROLINA)

The Invisible Lineman

Headed to Clemson this weekend to cover Clemson - Duke Football.

In '95 Duke's James Kirkland collided with a Clemson lineman. When he stood up, the lineman's facemask had locked on to his facemask. Photo seen in LIFE magazine, SI for Kids magazine and on Fox Sports TV.

(Photo by Travis Bell)

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TJ Moore's One Handed Touchdown Catch vs SMU

Saturday's assignment took me to Clemson to cover the Tigers' conference game against SMU. 

It's amazing the influence that NFL wide receiver Odell Beckham's one-handed catch in 2014 has had on receivers at the college and pro level. More receivers at both levels are practicing making one-handed catches

Here, TJ Moore stretches out for a jaw-dropping, touchdown catch during the second half. (Photo by Travis Bell/SIDELINE CAROLINA) 

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LOVE YOUR LOOK. Professional Headshots in Downtown Columbia on Sept. 24th

 

Columbia SC NIL Photographer - Dylan Stewart for Joye Law Firm

Many thanks to Joye Law Firm for asking me to create still images of Gamecocks defensive end Dylan Stewart for their NIL campaign. Video by the amazing Bill Grant with As Told By Agency. For more of my portrait work, visit my website. 

Speaking Tonight

I'll be speaking tonight at the Columbia Camera Club meeting about how to make better sports pictures. Will be showing a lot of Clemson and USC images. 

I'll talk about shooting positions, camera gear and will be giving away free puppies. Just kidding about the puppies! Will also be taking questions you might have about sports photography. 

The talk is at 7PM and will be at 2711 Middleburg Drive in Columbia. 

(Photos by Travis Bell/SIDELINE CAROLINA, photo of me by the amazing Bart Boatwright)

James Taylor and The Emanuel 9

Remembering The Emanuel 9, who died ten years ago today in a mass shooting in Charleston.

The next month in July, I received a call from recording artist James Taylor's publicist, asking me if I could photograph Taylor's concert in Columbia on July 29th. 

It's one of my favorite assignments all time as James invited the Charleston choir Lowcountry Voices to join him on stage at Colonial Life Arena. They sang "Shed a Little Light" in memory of the nine who died a month earlier. 

I get chills just writing about it. 

Afterwards, James invited all the victims' family members to the green room where he spoke to all of them and thanked them for coming. 

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Image ©travis bell / creative

Big East Tennis Tournament in Columbia SC

Butler celebrates a game win during today's Big East Tennis Tournament in Columbia. (Travis Bell/SIDELINE CAROLINA) 

On The Rise

The moon rises behind the South Carolina statehouse dome flags in Columbia, S.C. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. ©travis bell / creative

Light Show in The Capital City

Chased down some of God's light at sunset today. Columbia, SC skyline with the statehouse at right. 

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Let's Meet At Midcourt After The Game

Clemson fans storm the floor after upsetting No. 2 Duke in Clemson on Saturday. (Travis Bell/SIDELINE CAROLINA) 

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A'ja Comes Home

A few moments from covering A'ja Wilson's jersey retirement Sunday. 

Growing up, at one point, the 6-4 Wilson wanted to focus on tennis. However, her father, Roscoe, seen in the images, told her she didn't have a tennis body but was born to play basketball. 

(Travis Bell/WNBA Photos)

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Let It Snow!

Could the statehouse look like this later today? I certainly hope so! (Photo by Travis Bell) 

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