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)

Columbia, SC Photographer - Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

Came across some gorgeous light Sunday evening right after sunset while photographing Christi and Mike's wedding at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens in Charleston.

 If you're planning your wedding, when possible, try to schedule your reception to start at daylight and go into the evening. It gives us a chance to use a lot of natural light and create images like this one.  (Photo by Travis Bell, ©2012)

Columbia, SC Photographer - The Emotion - Alexa and Todd

Some amazing emotion from the groom at Alexa and Todd's wedding in Columbia recently. The groom had just read a letter from the bride.

We capture moments like this so the couple can remember how they felt the day of the wedding. We love the wedding magazines as they are great resources but they don't show the emotion that takes place at weddings.

Thanks for taking a look at our blog!!! (Image by Travis Bell, Copyright 2012)

Columbia, SC Wedding Photographer - Cricket Newman Designs

What a magnificent job by Cricket Newman over at Cricket Newman Designs at Alexa and Todd's wedding at The Members Club at Woodcreek. Images by Travis Bell. ©2012