Barnes & Noble Opens in Columbia

Thanks to Barnes & Noble for hiring me to photograph their opening weekend at the new Garners Ferry location in Columbia, including the space before opening the doors and after.

Amazing staff to work with and there's something interesting to photograph at every turn.

(Photos by Travis Bell/for Barnes and Noble)

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Shining Swing - Darius Rucker Intercollegiate on Hilton Head Island

South Carolina's Vairana Heck pushes through a swing during Wednesday's Darius Rucker Intercollegiate tournament at Long Cove Club on Hilton Head Island. 

Below, Rucker, congratulates the team on a strong showing. (Images by Travis Bell) 

Rocket In The Sky

North Carolina's Elly King blasts through the air after exploding off the vault during Friday's gymnastics meet in Clemson. (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)

Tarheels Gymnastics

North Carolina's gymnastic team celebrates after a solid performance on the beam against Clemson Friday night at Littlejohn Coliseum. (Photo by Travis Bell)

LSU Fights Back To Upset Gamecocks

LSU's Hunter Dean dunks over South Carolina during second-half action in Columbia Saturday. (Photo by Travis Bell) 

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GG Jackson Returns to Columbia

Former Gamecock GG Jackson hugs a staff member during halftime of the LSU game in Columbia Saturday. The Memphis Grizzlies rookie was in town as part of the South Carolina Legends Weekend. (Photo by Travis Bell)

Catherine Templeton Is Running For Congress

Thanks to Charleston's Catherine Templeton for asking me to create portraits for her campaign. Catherine is running for Congress. 

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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) 

She's More Than Just a Fan

Thanks to my friend and photographer Jeff Blake for this photo from a recent Gamecocks men's basketball game. During a timeout, I asked Coach Staley what goes through her mind when she's watching a men's game. 

She said "I'm just a fan today Travis. No stress. I just enjoy the action." No joke. 30 seconds later she was yelling at one of the USC players, saying "Protect your teammate. Protect your teammate!!!" 

I guess it's just in her blood.