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About Me

I'm Bill, owner and principle photographer. I am a native Californian, transplanted in the mid-South. I have always been interested and involved in the arts. Photography is my chosen field, but I have backgrounds in both fine art and graphic design, as well. This gives me a rather unique perspective for my area.

I am passionate about making beautiful, artful, and meaningful images. Images that do more than make you go "wow".

I strive to create images that carry a depth of meaning and sensitivity that reveals the spark of the human spirit and connects with something within us all.

Together with my wife, Judith, I work toward consistently exceeding our client's expectations. Our "mission" is to create images that touch the heart, stir the soul, and inspire a passion for living artfully.

I am constantly pushing myself, trying to expand the limits of my own creativity. Ultimately, for me, it's all about beautiful, powerful images.

Be inspired.

Madison | Blytheville/Gosnell/Armorel, Steele, Cooter, Leachville, Monette, Jonesoboro Senior Photography

Welcome back, Madison! As one of our senior models this year, Madison had an extended private senior session. Well… she came sporting her own look, and we like it!!!

Madison is a calm, confident young lady who has a lot going on. This gorgeous gal is an A+ student in school, quite well-sought-out by some impressive colleges, and has a very level head on her shoulders. She loves animals, as well, and is planning to become a veterinarian.

She’s one amazing lady! And she had one amazing photo shoot.

Observe… ;)

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July 24, 2010 - 7:54 pm AED - FABulous!!!

July 26, 2010 - 10:13 pm Madison - Mr. Bill, thank you so much for these amazing pictures! I love everyone of them and I am getting compliments everyday!

July 27, 2010 - 9:46 am Bill - Thanks, Lexi!!! :D

July 27, 2010 - 9:47 am Bill - Madison, you are so very welcome! And I know... I'm hearing it, too. Just goes to show: you were awesome!!! :)

Hillary Crabb | Blytheville, Memphis, Jonesoboro Senior Photography

Here is the hilarious Hillary, full of fun and fashion. Hillary is as famous for her ready smile and heartfelt laughter as she is for her fashion sense. We had a blast on the streets of Memphis during this sensational session. We even got the rare opportunity to shoot from a rooftop! In spite of the blistering heat, an all-around excellent time.

:)

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June 24, 2010 - 9:02 am Annette - Bill-thank you for capturing Hillary's true beauty. All of the images are amazing. You are the best. :)

June 24, 2010 - 11:20 am Shelley - It's like magic...Bill, you touched something beautiful and made it stunning and unforgetable.

June 24, 2010 - 12:17 pm Bill - Thank you, Annette! And it was truly my pleasure!! :)

June 24, 2010 - 12:19 pm Bill - I agree, Shelley; Hillary is very beautiful, inside and out. It's such a privilege to see into her and bring out that beauty. Thanks for your comments!

June 26, 2010 - 2:10 pm Tammy - Bill, you captured Hillary's beauty!!!! Lovely portraits!!! Excellent photography!

July 2, 2010 - 11:15 pm Lisa - Hillary...love the photos, they are beautiful!...Aunt Lisa

July 10, 2010 - 8:47 pm kandy - Hillary looks beautiful! I love the "Metro" images!

July 26, 2010 - 3:14 pm Erin McDuff - As always sir, fantastic work! Thank you for sharing your vision.

Zach Riggs | Blytheville/Gosnell/Armorel, Steele, Cooter, Leachville, Monette, Jonesoboro Senior Photography

Zach is one our 2011 senior models. You’ll remember him from the model sessions post from a couple of months ago. Here, now, is Zach’s individual senior session, and all I can say is “Rock on!”

Zach’s personal style is a curious mix of laid-back and intense. For all that he was an excellent choice for our senior model program, Zach could easily become a professional model in his own right. I think you’ll agree.

Take a look…

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July 10, 2010 - 8:39 pm kandy - AWESOME!! I love them all! Your work amazes me!

Christey! | Blytheville Fine Art, Fashion, Equine Photographer

I have been so excited about showing this shoot ever since I came back from the lake! I knew we had done something truly amazing, but I didn’t realize how amazing until I started working on these images. Now, after having spent time with them, delicately crafting them and weaving them together in my mind, I am ready to share them with you.  

This is the first session I’ve done of this kind. For this session, we approached Christey about doing something completely different. Where normally I am inspired by personalities, relationships and locations, I drew my inspiration for this shoot completely from my imagination. I conjured the storyline and then pre-visualized each image, all prior to the shoot.

I visited the location beforehand, scoping it out and letting myself be inspired by the mood of the woods. After the shoot, I treated each image in the way that is deserved, but always with the thread of concept flowing from one image to the next, completing the story form.  

So this is my visual journal… my image essay. I hope you will enjoy this for more than stunning photography and artistic treatment. There is a strong theme that I hope will equally challenge and inspire you.  

Here, at last, is Christey.  
  


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If you have enjoyed this one-of-a-kind creation, please leave a comment.  

If you would like your OWN one-of-a-kind art session, please contact me. I have more ideas than I can possibly execute, and am simply looking for people who are willing to enter into my vision with me.  

People with whom I can create amazing art.  

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May 23, 2010 - 9:25 pm Angie - Awesome, awesome, awesome!

May 23, 2010 - 10:22 pm Joyce - So much more than pictures, a story a beautiful display of oneness.

May 23, 2010 - 10:44 pm Erin McDuff - I thoroughly enjoyed that masterpiece Bill. Thank you for your vision, and even more for pursuing and capturing that vision. I will for sure pass this along!

May 23, 2010 - 10:48 pm Ms. Detsil - I want one!!!! I love this!!! Her children can enjoy their beautiful, young mommy their WHOLE life.... When the time comes, &they need 2 remember her as she was, as often people do, they'll have these lovely moments @ Ur creative hand! ...course, Ur job easy when U have some1 like Ms. Christey to work with...Excellent work! I'm next Keri! ;o)

May 24, 2010 - 12:23 am Rachel - The most unique and imaginative collage of exquisite photos that I have seen in a long time. Well done.

May 24, 2010 - 8:32 am Marcia - This is the most beautiful video, the subjects stunning. I thank Tami for sharing.....Just so awesome..........

May 24, 2010 - 9:42 am Bill - Thanks, Angie! As you know I'm pretty delighted with them.

May 24, 2010 - 9:43 am Bill - Absolutely, Joyce. And you were an essential part of being able to capture this, too. You're touch with Mallie was invaluable; thank you!

May 24, 2010 - 9:48 am Bill - Erin, thanks much, my friend. This was one of the most energizing shoots I've done. I spent an extraordinary amount of time in the process of artistic remastering to create the exact mood I was after and evoke meaning and message from each piece. But every time I finished one I was flying high. Quite an experience.

May 24, 2010 - 9:52 am Bill - Detsil...LOL! Thank you! And you're right, this is a timeless artistic vision, but also a beautiful portrayal of the stunning Christey that will be cherished for generations. Okay, so you're up! Let's get together and talk about your session....

May 24, 2010 - 9:53 am Bill - Thank you, Rachel!!!! This absolutely thrills me! :)

May 24, 2010 - 9:55 am Bill - Marcia, thank you for taking the time to comment. That really means a lot to me, as an artist. I appreciate your thoughts and I'm glad you've enjoyed my vision. I also thank Tami. :)

May 24, 2010 - 1:26 pm Annette - Absolutely fabulous!!! Breathtaking. Beautiful. Excellent. You are truly gifted and amazing. Thank you for the inspiration.

May 24, 2010 - 3:08 pm Bill - Annette, thank you for taking the journey with me through this tiny corner of my inner world. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

May 24, 2010 - 5:29 pm Karie - Absolutely PHENOMINAL!!! I never expect anything less from you Bill! I've watched this over and over and am breathtakingly overwhelmed every time. Christey has such love and compassion for her horses and the way you've captured her beauty alongside something she has such a connection with brought tears to my eyes. You outdo yourself every time, Bill. Keep up the great work.....It never gets old!!!

May 24, 2010 - 5:51 pm Todd - Now you can add directing to your list of talents. That was VERY WELL made. The connection was made with beautiful reflection. The music choice was refreshing as well. Look forward to the next one!

May 24, 2010 - 6:33 pm Lou White (Mema) - Every time I view this, I get goosebumps, and am brought to tears from overwhelming emotion....Thank you for seeing the inner as well as the outer beauty of our Christey, and the special connection she has with Mally

May 24, 2010 - 7:11 pm Gib - A very beautiful young woman and A beautiful horse.The art of pictures enhances the inner beauty of both,great work and the story will live on for many years,Good luck Christy and Mallie

May 25, 2010 - 10:09 am Bill - Karie, thank you so much!!! I know you're one of my biggest fans, so your comments really make an impact. Christey really does have a heart for her beautiful friend; it was a joy capturing that connection.

May 25, 2010 - 10:10 am Bill - Todd, thanks, man. You know me...it's just not in my blood to do something half-way. Lol! And I'm looking forward to the next one as well! :)

May 25, 2010 - 10:13 am Bill - Lou... I cannot tell you how much your comments mean. Looking into the soul of a person and reflecting that through my art is one of the greatest honors and privileges I have as an artist. To know, from those who would know best, that my vision was clear and potent is deeply satisfying. Honestly, though, Christey was SO open and devoted to my vision for the session that the outcome was never in question.

May 25, 2010 - 10:16 am Bill - Gib, I could not agree more! That's why I am passionate about art. Capturing beauty...more so inner than outer beauty...is both the pervue and responsibility of true art. Let the story live on...

May 26, 2010 - 7:51 am Robyn Starnes - Bill each time you do what you do I think you have out done yourself. Breath taking. Of course Christey is beautiful so that makes it easier.

May 28, 2010 - 2:49 pm Bill - Thanks, Robyn! My goal truly is to amaze myself...and I reached it with this shoot. :) Christey is beautiful, certainly, but she also totally bought into my vision, and that's what makes these images sing.

Ariana and Bethany

Pardon me while I gloat.

These two lovelies are my own wonderful daughters, both graduating High School next weekend. Ariana, 18, has close to two years of college under her belt, and made the Dean’s List. Bethany, 16, has a year of college already and made the President’s List. No, you didn’t miss anything. They are both graduating High School next weekend.

In honor of their excellent and studious school habits, and as compensation for their diligent assistance in my business, we did a senior session with them. After seeing so much of my work, they already knew just what they wanted! So here, friends and fans, are Bethany and Ariana.

Rock on, my beautiful daughters!

 

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May 12, 2010 - 5:09 pm AED - awww.... Look at my beautiful cousins!! <3

May 16, 2010 - 10:04 pm CJM - Beautiful girls Bill!

May 17, 2010 - 9:55 am Bill - Aren't they?!?!

GrassRoots Salon Shoot | Blytheville, Memphis Fashion & Portfolio Photographer

They’re back, and better than ever! The ladies from GrassRoots Salon in Blytheville showed up in a big way for their second Salon photoshoot. Last year’s session was a hug hit, and they’re back at it again with a selection of images showcasing not only their talent but their unique style. For this shoot, we toured Memphis, choosing three different locations.

It was a blast shooting with Karie, Adria, Lauren and Amy. They had fun, with or without me! And since I like to have fun, you can only imagine…

Well, enough chatter. On to the pics…

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May 26, 2010 - 7:53 am Robyn Starnes - AAAWWWWW!!! Look at those girls. Beautiful, miss them soooooo

The Jenkins Girls

Well, well. Our first ever photo session with people and horses… and it couldn’t have gone better!

I had the pleasure of photographing the lovely Lauren with her horse Smarty, sporting her Western riding style. Then I had the pleasure of photographing the sparkling Megan with her horse Shorty (note the hint of sarcasm in the horse’s name), decked out in her English riding attire.

Both ladies and their horses were wonderful to work with, and the results speak for themselves.

Enjoy!

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Quickstart Workshop | Blytheville Children, Family, Senior & Fashion Photographer

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2nd Annual Model Search

It’s that time again! Last year’s first annual model search was such a huge success we had to open up a second day for shooting to accommodate the overflow of Bell Photo Art enthusiasts. Everyone was so pleased with what we did. This year we’re doing things just a little different. We’re still working with the fabulous ladies of Merle Norman on Main Street in Blytheville. But we’ll be doing outdoor sessions, more in keeping with our signature style. And we’ve got some exciting and surprising things in store! So make your appointment soon, and we’ll see you on the 24th!

 

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Artist’s Insight #2

Lead. Never follow.
It’s the theme of our High School Senior Photography, because we recognize that High School Seniors are a very curious group. Many still want, and cling to, things familiar. The comforts of home. The way things have always been. Their anonymity within their respective crowd of friends at school. Commonplace.
Nothing wrong with that. There is, however, an element that want something different. As they grow into adulthood, they long for both freedom and responsibility. They look forward to the adventure of life. They want to distinguish themselves, to separate from the crowd. These are our clients.

Lead. Never follow.
It’s also a personal philosophy. We are trend-setters. I’m okay with that. Setting trends means that someone will follow, attempting to do what we do. But for me, it’s never about creating a new cloud of peers that do things “like me.” As an artist, I never attempt to do what someone else is doing, just better; Instead I strive to convey my own unique perspective. Distinction is the mark of any true artist. It is incumbent on any authentic artist to separate himself, herself. To speak with a clear and distinct voice. And so I constantly evolve, setting myself apart. Expressing my vision. Creating style. Setting trends.

Ultimately, I — and my clients, hear the call to simply…
Lead. Never follow.

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