Wednesday, March 10, 2010
The wonderful ladies at Sisters’ At The Crossing, at 223 West Main in ”>Blythevile, are hosting an Artist’s Reception for yours truly. Friday night, from 6-8pm, you can join us there to enjoy an evening of artistic photography, interesting discussion, and refreshments. My latest piece will be on display, as well, a fine art painting on canvas. Also featured will be some of the fine art landscapes I’ve created through my various travels, including Athens, Greece; Tuscon, Arizona, and Coronado Island, California.
Feel free to drop in any time between 6 and 8pm Friday evening. We hope to see you there!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
We’ve just finished shooting the last of our group of senior models.
Three weekends of dedicated shooting for our privileged senior models.
Three weeks of selecting and prepping images.
Three fabulous sessions doing things that even I have never done…
Now it’s time to party!!!
Saturday night, 5pm at the Holiday Inn in Blytheville, we’re celebrating our outstanding senior models with Senior Model Party. This will be the grand unveiling, images like you’ve never seen displayed on a big screen. And more…
All 2011 seniors are welcome to attend! Come and see why we set the trend for hot senior photography in the area.
There’s a reason why our motto for senior photography is “Lead. Never Follow.”
Lights, Camera, Party!
Friday, February 12, 2010
We’re excited about our new commercial. If you haven’t seen us, here’s the spot. Check us out on your favorite Cable channel in the Blytheville, Manila, Leacheville, Kennett, and Jonesboro areas. When you call to reserve your session date, let us know you saw us on TV for a special gift!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Well, our V-Day promotion was a great success! We actually had many more children than couples to photograph, and they were all fun and exciting! And I wasn’t even exhausted at the end of the day.
Our thanks go out to all who came and allowed us the privilege of photographing you (or your children). Thanks for showing the love!
Valentine’s Day cards will be in soon. And if you missed this opportunity to experience Bell Photo Art, you will have another opportunity with our Pet Portrait Promotion coming up in March. Details coming soon to your friendly neighborshood blog, so stay tuned!
SENIORS:
If you are outgoing, and plan on having your senior portraits taken at Bell Photo Art, then you quality for our model program. We are totally stoked about our program, this year! You will receive special sessions designed just for you, and a host of other benefits – even the opportunity to compete in a nation-wide senior model competition.
So contact us today for more information:
- Click ”Contact Me” on the menu, and use the form that appears, or
- Call us at 870-762-1944, or
- Email me at artist@bellphotoart.com
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity. We’re looking forward to having you as part of the Bell Photo Art senior team!
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Being an art photographer is… interesting. Many, many times, photographers find themselves in a proverbial corner. They become very good at what they do, but they do it in a very prescribed and predictable way. Their “look” becomes their hallmark…and their curse. Often, photographers find themselves doing the same thing, over and over again, until there is little creativity or variety involved. This is completely understandable: customers come to them precisely because of what they have produced in the past, and they feel bound to repeat that for each new customer that walks in the door.
Contrast that with artists. Most artists, “great” or “small”, thrive on discovery. At the heart of the creative process is the need to explore, whether it be a wonderful new blend of hues on their pallet, or a new stroke with their pencil that catches the paper’s fibers just so… or a loosening of the rendition of muscle tones in their sculpture that gives the figure some quality they’ve never found before.
As an artist, I am continually trying new things. Sometimes my explorations take me in the direction of new ways of seeing and using light. Sometimes, it is ways of incorporating new elements in my images to create new impact. Whatever direction I go, it is always with the goal of slowly evolving my work as a lifelong creative endeavor. Destination: Art.
About the image: Alicia, my youngest, is a very sensitive and intelligent soul. Although all the sweetness and innocence of childhood is alive within her, I wanted to portray that in balance with the deeper side of her nature. Feel free to comment and let me know what you think!
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Meet the great Gatsby! This precious little lady is also quite the busy bee! Not at all concerned with posing for pictures, she was an interesting challenge to capture. Just the way I like it! We had fun, played games, and even took a few photographs along the way.
I was quite pleased with the images we made. Gatsby has so much energy and she knows what she wants. Mom and dad agree that these images reflect the wonder and passion of Gatsby’s world, that we are privileged, for even a few brief moments, to share.
From time to time we do a shoot completely indoors. Because of weather and schedules, that’s what we did with Brandon, but that didn’t stop him from rocking this shoot! He came with an appropriate amount of confidence, style and machismo, and I had a fantastic time shooting with this fine young man. Brandon, a Class of 2010 senior, is comfortable with himself and comfortable to be around. Easy going, still he knows his own mind and speaks well for himself. He’s definitely going places!
Congratulations, Brandon!
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Back in December, I had the pleasure of visiting Panama City, FL. While I was there, I was able to photograph a bit of the coastline. These images were made at dusk, and it gives them a rather unique color and tonal quality, I think. More subtle and moody. I willl print these on fine art paper, rather than photographic, to preserve and enhance the fine texturing.
Last week, I was in Sand Diego for a photography conference. We went out a day early and I was able to spend several hours on the beach alone. The second gallery here is a selection of my favorite images. The reason they are all ocean-facing is that I was literally surrounded by all the other vacationers enjoying the wwarmest spot in the country at the time.
Once I have done some test prints to determine the best presentation, these images will be available for purchase as fine art prints, so stay tuned.
by Bill
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