"What, What....What I do?" - Clemson vs SMU Men's Basketball

Clemson's Nick Davidson and SMU's Samet Yigitoglu were going at it Tuesday night. I thought one or the other might end up in stitches at one point. This was just one of those moments. (Travis Bell/SIDELINE CAROLINA)

Podcast Interview

Many thanks to Jeff Blake with the new Underexposed Podcast for having me on his show today!

I talk about behind-the-scenes moments with sports figures like Coach K, Dale Earnhardt Jr and Dawn Staley. I also take you behind the scenes of ESPN broadcasts. 

If you're a sports fan, a photographer or both, you'll enjoy it. 

He also asked me to share some of my favorite images over the years. For photographers, I share multiple techniques about how photographs were created for college and pro sports. 

Video below. 

If you'd like to watch on your TV, launch the YouTube app on your streaming device and search for @UnderexposedPhotographyPodcast

Military Appreciation 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)

For more of my sports images, visit my website.

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) 

For more of my sports portfolio, including the Tigers and Gamecocks, visit my website. 

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) 

For more of my sports images, visit my website. 

He's Gone!

Today's assignment took me to Clemson to photograph my 31st Clemson-USC rivalry game. (I started shooting this game when I was a teenager.) 

I usually shoot from the field but decided to capture action from the camera deck to get a different angle. 

Below, South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers leaves Clemson behind on his way to a big gain during today's Palmetto Bowl in Clemson. (Photo by Travis Bell)

No Sun But a Lot of Color - Clemson Tiger Paw on Bowman Field

On Sunday, I got up at 6:15am, knocked down 75mg of caffeine, then headed out to photograph the sun rising on Tillman Hall. It was all clouds, no sun, so I made this self portrait for the scrapbook. 

I love this area on Bowman Field in front of Tillman. 

In 1960, my father was standing near this spot when the strap on his snare drum snapped and he had to chase the rolling drum down the hill for over 100ft. He was playing in the Lancaster (SC) High School band during homecoming weekend at Clemson. 

My dad was at Clemson 1960, I've been photographing Clemson football since I was a teenager and now my son, Hunter is a sophomore at Clemson.

Olympic-Style Touchdown - Clemson vs Louisville - Tyler Shough Touchdown Flip

Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough does a Simone Biles into the endzone for a touchdown against Clemson on Saturday. 

For more of my sports images, visit my website. 

Photo by Travis Bell, ©Copyright Protected Image

Who's This Guy On The Field With Me?

What a fun day in Clemson as my son, Hunter, joined me for the first time on the sidelines for the Clemson-Virginia game on Oct. 19. 

He did an amazing job!

His image of head coach Dabo Swinney running down the hill was used by The Post and Courier, which is a member of my wire service, Sideline Carolina. 

The P&C used it in print, on their mobile app, website and on social media. Below is how it looked in print. 

I started photographing college and pro football when I was 19 years old. This was definitely the best day ever on the field. 

That 5-Hour, 13-Inning Clemson Game

Clemson's Super Regionals game vs. Florida Sunday was the most entertaining and crazy baseball game I've ever covered. 

Tough loss for Tigers but I love the strategy that Coach Bakich took in getting ejected. 

It fired up a crowd that had deflated in extra innings, mostly because it was hotter than a swamp in August. 

Photo by Travis Bell

Cruise Control

The Tiger glides up and down the court on a scooter while wearing goggles during a break in action of the Clemson - Florida State men's basketball game at Littlejohn Saturday night. (Photo by Travis Bell)

Clemson Goes On 24-3 Run To Beat Miami

Clemson head coach Brad Brownell gives a few words of encouragement to Ian Schieffilin during Wednesday's game against Miami. (Photo by Travis Bell) 

PJ Hall drops of two points against Miami. The Tigers went on a 24-3 run in the last 7 minutes of the game to beat the Hurricanes. (Photo by Travis Bell) 

Rock Stars at The Statehouse

Clemson head football coach Dabo Swinney and South Carolina head football head coach Shane Beamer spoke to legislators today about NIL at the statehouse. (Photo by Travis Bell)

Visit my sports portfolio for more images of Clemson and South Carolina athletics. 

That Time Both Teams Had To Go To Timeout - 2004 Carolina-Clemson Brawl

19 years ago this week, South Carolina head coach Lou Holtz tried to break up a fight between his team and Clemson...but it turned into a brawl. (Photo by Travis Bell)

For more of my sports image, visit travisbellcreative.com

Explosion - Clemson's Defensive Line vs Notre Dame

One of the reasons Clemson won Saturday was how fast the defense performed at the snap.

Clemson's Tyler Davis (13) has already exploded off the line and the rest of the Tigers' hands are off the ground while Notre Dame's hands are still flat.

(Photo by Travis Bell) ©Copyright

Catching Air

Clemson running back Will Shipley leaps over Louisville on his way to a touchdown during third-quarter action in Clemson, S.C. on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (Travis Bell/SIDELINE CAROLINA)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Clemson Video Board

New video board at Clemson is amazing. 

Over 7,000 sq ft, measuring 126 ft wide and 57 ft tall. 

Going to see if they'll let me watch Top Gun on it sometime! 

(Photo by Travis Bell)

 

Celebrating 20 Years of Images - Part 1 of 2

 

20 years ago, I took a leap of faith and launched my photography business, which was exciting and terrifying at the same time. This is Part 1 of 2 of my favorite images from from those 20 years, including Clemson and UofSC athletics, NASCAR, NBA, NFL, ESPN broadcasts, portraits and weddings. 

 

Celebrating 20 Years of Images - Part 2 of 2

Below is Part 2.