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On a Personal Note… Barbara Bell Photography | Chapel Hill, NC
- 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[...]
Is there anything more festive than getting ready for a party? | Event Photography in Raleigh, NC
- 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,[...]
Seven tips on what to wear - and what to avoid - for your portrait session
- 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 [...]
Four Tips for a Fun Fall Portrait Session
- 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[...]
What Pinterest, fire-roasted salsa, and painted walls have in common at our house at this time of year | Barbara Bell Photography
- 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[...]