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Recent News     Bell Wins First Place 2.15.10 Columbia, S.C. – Sports Photographer Travis Bell captured first place in the sports-action category during the annual South Carolina News Photographers Pictures of the Year contest. The SCNPA is a statewide organization that includes photojournalists from across the Palmetto State. The winning photograph was captured during the Clemson-Georgia Tech football game in Atlanta.       Sports Photographer's Work Seen in Lowcountry Magazine 9.1.09 Columbia, S.C. - Sports shooter Travis Bell recently had work featured in Charleston magazine. Belll's images of South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia and head coach Steve Spurrier were used to preview the Gamecocks' 2009 season. The Columbia, S.C. photographer is the owner of Sideline Carolina, a sports wire service that covers USC and Clemson sports for media outlets.       Wedding Photographer's Image Featured on Magazine Cover 1.14.09 Columbia, S.C. - A portrait by Travis Bell is the cover photo for the latest edition of Carolina Bride magazine. The publication, which features bridal planning, fashion trends and wedding stories of local couples, is published twice a year. The image, created in the statehouse, features Columbia's Keri Johnson, a Lancaster native who was married in August.       Bell Documents Panthers-Bucs Broadcast for ESPN 12.17.08 Columbia, S.C. - Sports shooter Travis Bell recently served as the official still photographer for ESPN's Monday Night Football. His duties included shooting live football action, behind-the-scenes and crew members working the Carolina Panthers/Tampa Bay Buccaneers matchup in Charlotte.       Photographer's Images Published in New Book 10.25.08 Columbia, S.C. - Sports Photographer Travis Bell is a contributor to the new South Carolina Football Vault book, produced by Whitman Publishing. The publication archives Gamecock football with photographs, artwork and memorabilia. Bell has been documenting South Carolina and Clemson college football and basketball since he was 19.       Wedding Photojournalist's Work Published in National Magazine 9.25.08 Columbia, S.C. - Travis Bell has work in the Fall/Winter 08 edition of Grace Ormond Wedding Style Magazine. Bell is the owner of Travis Bell Photographers, a Columbia, SC company that covers weddings in the southeast.             Bell's Images Seen in USA Today 6.23.08 Columbia, S.C. - Sports Photographer Travis Bell has work on the cover and inside pages of this week's USA Today College Football Special Edition. The image is of Clemson running backs James Davis and C.J. Spiller. Click on the image at left to view larger.     Bell Produces Poster for USC 2.13.08 Columbia, S.C. - Sports Photographer Travis Bell recently photographed a collection of Gamecock memorabilia that is being used as a poster to celebrate The University of South Carolina's 100th season. Hundreds of items were brought in by local sports historians for the photograph, including Alex English's jersey, tickets to ACC and SEC tournaments and trophies from the Frank McGuire era. Click on the image at right to view a larger version of it.           ESPN Magazine Publishes Travis' Work 9.19.07 Columbia, S.C. - Sports Photographer Travis Bell has work in the most recent edition of ESPN The Magazine. The image is of Clemson head coach Tommy Bowden. Bell is the owner of Sideline Carolina, a sports wire service that provides Clemson and South Carolina images to local and national newspapers and magazines.       Gordon Publishes Bell's Image 7.25.07 Columbia, S.C. - NASCAR Nextel Cup Driver Jeff Gordon is currently using sports photographer Travis Bell's image on his foundation home page. Gordon seeks to help children and their families gain their own victories over chronic and often debilitating illnesses through the work of The Jeff Gordon Foundation.         Photojournalist's Work Seen in New York Times 1.19.07 Columbia, S.C. - South Carolina photojournalist Travis Bell recently had worked published in The New York Times. Bell's image of the owner of a 200-year-old apartment in Charleston, S.C. accompanied a story in the national publication about living spaces in cities around the country.     Bell Invited to Serve as Adjunct Professor at Seminary 9.5.06 Columbia, S.C. - Photographer Travis Bell has been asked to teach digital photography at Columbia International University (CIU) this fall. The course serves as an elective for bible college students and will include topics such as improving composition, controlling light and telling stories with photos. CIU equips students for full-time Christian service, including the church, mission field and using their gifts in the community.         Photographer's Image Featured on Magazine Cover 8.5.06 Columbia, S.C. - Sports photographer Travis Bell has work featured on the cover of Street & Smith's 2006 college football preview magazine. The image is of University of South Carolina wide receiver Sydney Rice. Bell is the owner of Sideline Carolina, a sports photography wire service that covers Clemson and USC sports.   Sports Photographer's Work to be Featured on ESPN 5.27.06 Columbia, S.C. - Sports shooter Travis Bell will have work featured on ESPN from a recent event he photographed. The images will be from a Make-a-Wish Foundation event with Nextel Cup driver and 4-time champion Jeff Gordon. Bell serves as the southeastern still photographer for the all-sports network.     Photojournalist's Images Seen in USA Today 5.25.06 Columbia, S.C. - South Carolina photographer Travis Bell recently had work published in USA Today. Bell has been accepting assignments from the national newspaper, including business and education-related stories.   Bell Documents Panthers-Packers Broadcast for ABC 12.27.05 Columbia, S.C. - Sports shooter Travis Bell recently served as the official still photographer for ABC's Monday Night Football. His duties included shooting live football action and crew members working the Carolina Panthers/Green Bay Packers matchup in Charlotte.   Sports Illustrated Publishes Travis' Work 2.2.05 Columbia, S.C. - Sports Photographer Travis Bell recently had work published in Sports Illustrated. Over a dozen of his images were used in the 2004 NASCAR year-end edition from the filming of "3-The Dale Earnhardt Story". Bell served as the official photographer for the movie.   Bell's Work Seen in ESPN Magazine 12.8.04 Columbia, S.C. - Travis Bell recently had work published in ESPN Magazine. His image of the fight from the Clemson-South Carolina game appeared in the ZOOM section of the national publication.   Photographer's Images of South Carolina Appear in Statewide Book 11.2.04 Columbia, S.C. - Photojournalist Travis Bell served as a contributing photographer to the South Carolina 24-7 project. The book documents life in S.C. for one week and Bell's work included images of University of South Carolina sports, auto-racing and portraits of interesting Sandlappers.     Bell Serves as Official Photographer for ESPN's Production of Dale Earnhardt Movie 6.1.04 Columbia, S.C. - Travis Bell recently served as the official photographer for the making of "3-The Dale Earnhardt Story", a made-for-tv motion picture about the life of one of NASCAR's legends. The images he created are being used to promote the film and have been seen in Entertainment Weekly, People and TV Guide.   PO Box 2994 Irmo SC 29063 803.407.0103