Author archives: Barbara Bell Photography
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"And now we welcome the new year,
full of things that have never been"
Rainer Maria Rilke
The new year calls forth new beginnings, and the month of January was dedicated to the Roman god, Janus for exactly this reason.
What new beginnings are calling you? Listen. Deep within yourself. [...]
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- Often when people reach out to me for event photography, there is an initial question I like to ask:
“What is the most important aspect of this event for you?”
People often pause because events are multi-faceted. There is so much going on and so many components. It’s the people and the place. It’s the food and the f[...]
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- I was honored to capture the smiles, the laughter, and the excitement at the 2023 Business Excellence Awards hosted by The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Held at the newly constructed site of the American Legion, Chapel Hill Post 6, it was inspiring to see these business and community leaders supporting on[...]
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- It is raining right now as I write this. The sky is gray, and it’s a perfect day to stay inside. Before the rain came down, though, I had the chance to walk the dogs on our road. It’s that time of year when the new growth on trees is a stunning and vibrant green. It is bold and unapologetic in its brightness.
Wa[...]
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- I have been photographing Confirmation Masses and ceremonies for over 15 years, and I am always impressed with the Confirmandi, as well as the families and friends who join them for this sacrament in the Catholic Church.
What is Confirmation?
Confirmation is a sacrament of initiation where each Confirmand (the on[...]
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- I am throwing it back this Thursday to exactly one month ago, when I attended ImagingUSA, our industry's premier & education-centric conference.
Here are three things that struck a chord with me at this year’s conference.
1. If you want to do a certain type of work, find the community that supports that.
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- As I start to write this blog post, a crash of thunder explodes overhead. I am okay with thunderstorms, and it is something I missed when I lived on the West Coast. The dogs, however, feel differently. One dog, Whitby, is okay with loud noises, and might curl up on a dog bed nearby. Sometimes, he keeps an eye on me, an[...]
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- If these summer temps have you searching your closet, consider treating yourself to a few summer pieces that will keep you cool – and looking fabulous – through these spring and summer months. Not sure where to start? In my experience, it’s best to start with the end in mind. Where are you going? What are you dressing[...]
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- Whew! That recent game? Has everybody feeling all the feels, doesn’t it? I love the healthy rivalry, the fun side of trash talking, you know … before it gets too far? I love the couples who are houses divided with wonderful teasing, great laughter, and fierce competition running through their veins.
I attended a[...]
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- In last winter's newsletter, I shared the story of Marion Carpenter. In researching women's firsts (first woman to _____), I was surprised to find out that Marion Carpenter was the first woman White House press photographer. She was a pioneer for women in photography at the time when she won this coveted role to photog[...]
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- Whenever I come up with a new idea – it’s like confetti and glitter and a dance party in my mind.
It. Is. Fabulous!
Then, of course, comes the work. Before I actually sit down to start the project, I have to go back to the original idea and then start with the end in mind. Like – what was that first idea tha[...]
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- As a veteran myself, I wanted to share a little history about the founding of Veterans Day, as well as ways we can recognize our veterans today and every day.
It was a World War II veteran, Raymond Weeks from Birmingham, Alabama, who had the idea to expand Armistice (or Remembrance) Day to celebrate all veterans, no[...]
