Tuesday's election night assignment took me into the war room with Attorney General Alan Wilson and his wife, Jennifer, at left. Here, Wilson takes a congratulatory phone call after it was announced that he had won the governor's primary runoff against Pamela Evette. (Photo by Travis Bell)
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Monday, June 1, 2026
Laura Rutledge Leaving SEC Nation - Columbia SC Photographer Travis Bell
It's been interesting watching ESPN's Laura Rutledge's career over the last 10+ years. She joined the SEC Network in 2014 and began hosting SEC Nation in 2017. The network recently announced she is leaving SEC Nation to expand her NFL coverage, continue to host NFL Live and serve as a sideline reporter or Monday Night Football.
This image is from a portrait session in Charlotte I did for ESPN when it was announced she was joining SEC Nation as the host. She was an absolute joy to work with and we laughed so much it hurt. This image is one of those fun moments.
(Photo by Travis Bell/ESPN Images) ©Copyright Protected Image
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
SC250 at The Fairgrounds
Sunset light splashes on a palmetto tree as Camden Military's Robert Slade entertains at an SC250 event at the state fairgrounds in Columbia, S.C.
©Travis Bell / Creative, LLC
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Friday, April 3, 2026
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham in Edgefield
Monday's assignment took me to the Aiken area in Edgefield to photograph U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham during a sporting clays outing and gathering after. (Photos by Travis Bell)
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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Governor's Portrait
Gov. McMaster, photographed for South Carolina Living Magazine at his statehouse office. This is a fun governor y'all! He enjoys cutting up with his staff. (Photo by Travis Bell)
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Thursday, January 8, 2026
"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)
Friday, December 19, 2025
Coverage From The ACC Championship Game in Charlotte - Duke vs Virginia Overtime Game
Thanks to ESPN for asking me to cover the ACC Championship game in Charlotte. It was cold! But the overtime definitely brought the crowd to life!
With this assignment, there was a big emphasis on capturing logos and sponsors instead of traditional tight action.
(Photos by Travis Bell/©ESPN Images)
Thursday, December 11, 2025
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
Sunday, November 23, 2025
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)
Thursday, October 30, 2025
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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