POUT

A few favorites from photographing Rankin and her bridesmaids getting ready at POUT on Devine St. in Columbia. (Images by Travis Bell ©Copyright)

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A Lucky Dude

Happy 5th Anniversary to my wife, Beth!

I proposed to her at Clemson, where she went to school, and on the right is us just after tying the knot in 2013. 

I'm a lucky dude.

The Past Meets the Present

Good time making this bridal portrait image as the grip was my dad's, the body was Lavoy Bauknight's and the lens is mine. My dad and Lavoy both ran studios in my hometown, Lancaster, S.C.

Always fun getting out classic cameras for a bridal session. Image ©Travis Bell Photography

Uh, Oh, is that Mommy Behind Me?

Railee, the flower girl at a recent wedding at Tybee Island is hoping to find a napkin and a good excuse for eating so much chocolate.(Photo by Travis Bell) ©2015

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Sarah and JP

Congratulations to Sarah and JP, who were married in Charlotte Saturday. (Photo by Travis Bell)

Columbia SC Photographer-Recalling a Favorite

I'm really excited about this weekend's wedding in Charlotte. I photographed the bride's sister's wedding as well.

At her sister's wedding, I captured a moment I'll never forget. During the reception, the father of the bride began watching a slideshow that was displaying images of his family from years ago. After a couple minutes of watching, he started shedding a few tears. Seconds later, the tears were streaming down his cheeks.

I had been waiting on this type of picture for years. Fathers will do everything they can to not cry. Many of them that do will turn away from a camera.

The best moment came when the bride leaned and smiled as her dad was crying.

These are the types of images I live for at weddings...the fleeting moments that you can't get back. The ones that bride's family talks about for years. Photographs of details and formals are important to a wedding book but they come in a distant second to moments like this.

WEDDING-BRIDAL PORTRAIT TIPS-Teeth Whitening? by Columbia SC Wedding Photographer Travis Bell

by Travis Bell
©2014

Brides...here's one you can check off the list.

I've seen bridal portrait tips that suggested that brides have teeth whitening done before their bridal portrait. Is this something you may want to to before the wedding? 

Perhaps. But unless you've been drinking a gallon of sweet tea a day, there's no reason to have teeth whitening done before your bridal portrait session.

Why? We include teeth whitening retouching at no charge for any prints that you receive as part of your bridal portrait package or order in addition to your package. 

So, don't sweat it when it comes to whiter teeth. If needed, we'll take care of it in retouching. 

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Columbia SC Wedding Photographer - Erin and Shaun's Engagement

A few favorites from Erin and Shaun's engagement session at The Governor's Mansion Thursday. For more engagement images from our portfolio, visit www.travisbellphotographers.com


©2014 Travis Bell Photographers

Columbia, SC Photographer Travis Bell - The Whole Package

Always enjoy doing the engagement, bridal and wedding day. Gives us a chance to get to know the couple before their day. Congratulations to Amanda and Matt.

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©2014 Travis Bell Photographers

Columbia SC Wedding Photographer - Amanda and Matt

Congratulations to Amanda and Matt, who were married Saturday on Lake Murray. (Photo by Travis Bell, ©2013)

Columbia, SC Wedding Photographer-Magan and Sabino

Congratulations to Magan and Sabino, who were married recently at Duke University with the reception following at The Washington Duke Inn. Duke Chapel is one of the most gorgeous chapels I've ever seen.

Some really fun moments at the near the end as Sabino sings "You Shook Me All Night Long".

©2013 Travis Bell Photographers