Author archives: Barbara Bell Photography
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- Did you ever notice how the days of summer are always noted and marked? We have the unofficial start of summer with the Memorial Day weekend.
Then we have the first day of summer with the solstice.
Then there’s my favorite, the dog days of summer. Some say that this term signifies the hot stuffy days “n[...]
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- As we cruise into summer, I want to give a final shout out to some of our seniors. While some of you begin your next adventure, we hope you take a moment to reflect on how far you have come. Your years of high school, undergrad, and grad school have prepared you for these next steps.
My mother is a big believe[...]
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- June is the time of year we reserve for our dads and grads, and in this blog post, I want to address our grads. This has been a weird year, I know. The end of the school year was supposed to be a celebration of your years of hard work. If you played sports, this may have been the last fall season you got to play on a[...]
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- Last week, when I was writing a blog post, remembering the season of First Communion, and considering what life used to look like, I also wanted to share something of hope with my readers. “Hang in there” seemed to underestimate our situation while we shelter in place.
Instead, I reached out to my tribe and asked p[...]
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- This week I would normally be surrounded by children making their First Communion. I look forward to photographing this event each year because the Communicants are filled with so much enthusiasm. It’s exciting for them, as well as for their friends and family. It’s also a sweet and endearing time to capture everyon[...]
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- Well, it's certain...
We are living through interesting times. When I look at the blog post I wrote a couple of weeks back at the start of the month, I think about how much has changed in our world since then.
First and foremost, I hope you are all well. I believe we will get through this health crisis, and we wi[...]
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- I sit here with afternoon sunlight streaming in the window. It’s a beautiful Sunday, and it reminds me that I don’t have to get everything done today or even right now. Take a moment to enjoy the sunshine, I remind myself. It’s easy to start the day with an early morning portrait session and then want to dive headlong[...]
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- I mean, really? Is there?
Capturing the fun and festivities of the Sir Walter Cabinet's Gala in celebration of their 100 years of service reminded me that there is no higher calling than contributing to a sense of community, and these members showed me that through my lens.
When I photograph an event,[...]
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- When this gentleman opened the door, I knew he was ready for our portrait session.
What’s not to love here? His sweet smile had me at “Hello.” He was dressed in his best sport coat, he later told me. {swoon}
Often when I talk with my clients about preparing for their portrait session, the number one question [...]
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- If you know me, you know I love the fall season. It's not just the pumpkin spice, the cooler temps, and the crisp air (although they are bonuses)! Somehow, I feel renewed and reinvigorated in the fall. I am a fall baby, of course, and maybe this belief in new beginnings comes from starting my career as a first grade[...]
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- Has anyone else found themselves on Pinterest and then one thing leads to another and then hours have gone by? Oh, you too? So glad I am not alone. One of my favorite boards to curate is in Decorating with Photos. I am always looking for new ideas and fresh looks.
While many people embrace spring cleaning, I[...]
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- Hey, there!
Don't let the end of summer vacation get you down!
There are plenty of ways - fun, fresh ways! - to relive those summer adventures again and again. Here are some stylish was that keep those summer days (and adventures!) fresh in your memory, no matter how busy your fall days get.
How to org you[...]
