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Elevate Your Super Bowl Spread with a Charcuterie Board
The Super Bowl is about more than football. If you’re not a Chiefs or 49ers fan you are probably most looking forward to the halftime show, commercials, and the snacks. Every year you host or attend a Super Bowl party the unspoken expectation is to bring a little something along. You cannot show up empty-handed,…
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From the photography archive… portraits of Rosanne Cash for National Geographic Traveler
I recently put together a portfolio for a new adventure and did a little digging through my archives. It was fun to look through old shoots and pull a few images to re-edit with the goal of putting them on Instagram or my blog. Sometimes I get a little overwhelmed trying to keep things current.…
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Editorial feature of Fayetteville, Arkansas, in Good Grit Magazine
One of my favorite things to photograph is features for magazine articles. I love that it digs into my photojournalism roots, but also allows for a little direction to be able to create images that are a bit more polished. Last summer I was contacted by the creative director at Good Grit Magazine. It’s a…
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Recap of March and April of 2017. Yes, I’m this far behind on talking about my photography…
I took these photographs over a year ago, and I’m just now getting around to posting about them… geeze, I’m a slacker. Not really, I’ve just been busy creating new photos and having fun in life. My blog has definitely become secondary, and I’m working to get it updated so that my posts will all…
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Photographing Interiors for the Wall Street Journal in Bentonville, Arkansas
I was recently hired by the Wall Street Journal to do the photography to accompany an article about the luxury housing market in Bentonville, Arkansas. I ended up walking away with quite a few images from the shoot, so I’ve decided to make blog posts about each home instead of putting them all into one…
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One of the Many Reasons I love Being a Freelance Photographer in Arkansas.
I love my job, every damn day. I feel very fortunate that I am always happy to go to work and that I get paid to do something I love. There are so many reasons that I enjoy being a professional photographer, but one of them is meeting people and hearing their stories. We all have…
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Why it’s never just a quick portrait
Several months ago, I traveled to Dennard, Arkansas, to take portraits of Lalla Lee Ostergren for Arkansas Food and Farm. The magazine wanted to feature her holistic lifestyle and years spent as an organic gardener. It was supposed to be just a quick portrait along with some photos of her garden, but I ended up staying…
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Places and Things 2014 – Arkansas Photographer
I really enjoy end of the year recaps. It gives me a chance to really look at my past year of work and see where I improved and where I need to work harder. I get a chance to see if I accomplished personal goals and set new goals for my work. I love photography because…
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2014 portraits – Arkansas photographer
As I gathered images together to create this post, I realize just how incredible 2014 was for Beth Hall Photography. Not only did I meet and exceed personal goals for my photography, I met and photographed some really amazing people along the way. Just to name a few: former Arkansas Razorback basketball coach Nolan Richardson,…
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Fossil Cove Brewing Company – Ben Mills – Environmental Portrait
There’s been a bit of growth in craft breweries here in Northwest Arkansas, and it’s been fun to sample all of the new beer. I met Ben Mills, owner of Fossil Cove Brewing Company when I was asked to photograph him for an article on the growth and current beer laws. The brewery is two rooms:…
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New York Times photo shoot archive – Arkansas Editorial Photographer
For throwback Thursday, and Thanksgiving, I thought it would be appropriate to post a photo from a shoot for the New York Times a couple of years ago. My assignment was to shoot turkeys for a possible cover on Thanksgiving day, though I didn’t quite have a clear idea of the story. I spent two…
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Jeff Long – Arkansas Razorbacks – Sports Photographer
“Integrity goes a Long way.” If you’re an Arkansas fan, you’ve heard or read this phase numerous times since the Petrino incident in April. Well, I recently photographed Jeff Long for Ay Magazine and was really hoping to take images of Jeff away from the Razorbacks. He has been photographed for numerous publications since April,…
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Arkansas Razorback Coach Bobby Petrino – Motorcycle Accident
Last week I photographed the press conference following Petrino’s motorcycle accident… two days later s%*t hit the fan. That’s about as far as I’m going to go with comments on the situation, but it’s become pretty interesting here over the past week. I’m ready for a decision to be made so I can take my…
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Naturally Blue PAC for the New York Times – Springdale, Arkansas
When I woke up this morning, I did my usual stuff. I made coffee, put the dog out and then opened up my computer to check facebook. I’m admitting it, it’s one of the first things I look at in the morning. I don’t like hot coffee, so I read facebook as my coffee cools…
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New York Times – Turkeys – Ozark Arkansas
I spent a couple of days in Ozark, Ark., working with a reporter from the New York Times on a story about Turkeys for the Thanksgiving Day paper. We visited the Butterball, LLC., processing plant in Ozark and watched turkeys get sorted, stuffed, bagged and packaged for shipping. Pretty interesting process. On day two we…
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Joe Martin Stage Race- Fayetteville, Arkansas
Happy Mother’s Day! It was so rewarding to watch Hap “compete” in the kid’s race at the Joe Martin Stage Race this afternoon around the Fayetteville square. He was so excited to bump up and compete in the 1-mile ride with the big kids, and he handled the last hill like a champ! The ride…
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For Bloomberg News – U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner – Springdale Arkansas
March 25, 2011 From left, U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner speaks while standing near Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of NanoMech, Dr. Ajay Malshe, and Rep. Steve Womack, R-Ark., while visiting the NanoMech Laboratories and manufacturing plant on Friday, March 25, 2011 in Springdale, Ark. SaveSave SaveSave
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December Photos
A portrait at Godwin-Charles Ogbeide at Lights of the Ozarks for the Fayetteville Visitors Guide. A portrait for the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal in front of Washington Regional Medical Center. Sports photography of the men’s and women’s basketball teams for the University of Arkansas athletic department. Sports is not always about the action or…
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Sports Photography Details
While covering the Razorbacks for the University, the thing I’ve struggled with the most is not shooting action. Everything is important, not just the action on the field. I’ve really had to push myself this year to come up with more of the “detail” photos from the events we cover. I’ve had to really retrain…
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Arkansas Photojournalist
Barbara Burlsworth receives a hug from former Arkansas head coach Danny Ford on Monday, August 23, 2010, in Fayetteville, Ark., following the unveiling of the Burlsworth Trophy in honor of her late son, Brandon Burlsworth. Brandon was an offensive lineman for the Razorbacks from 1996-1998, and was selected in the third round of the 99…
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LPGA – Sports Photographer
The P & G NW Arkansas Championship came to town Sept. 10-12. I feel like I walked around a little lost the first couple of days, but by Sunday I was able to focus in, and work on making pretty pictures. I was entertained by the sidewalk art this year and thought I’d share my favorite…
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Exciting New Gear and Golf Photography Adventures: My Journey with the Nikon D3
I finally did it—I broke down and invested in a Nikon D3! After months of saving my pennies and contemplating between the D300 and the D3, I couldn’t be happier with my decision. Shooting the recent Arkansas game with the D300 helped solidify my choice, and now I’m ready to take my photography to the…
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Capturing Iconic Moments: Matt Jones and the Arkansas vs. Texas Rivalry
In the world of sports photography, certain moments stand out as iconic, forever etched in the memories of fans and athletes alike. One such moment for me was capturing a striking image of Matt Jones during the exhilarating Arkansas vs. Texas game in 2003. This game was not just another match; it was a clash…
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Capturing the Aftermath: Gov. Mike Beebe’s Visit to Fayetteville Post-Ice Storm
Today, Governor Mike Beebe made a visit to Fayetteville to assess the damage caused by the recent ice storm. I had anticipated that he would tour the area to get a firsthand look at the destruction, but it turned out he only made a brief stop at Drake Field for a press conference before heading…
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Documenting Community Resilience: More Photos from My AP Coverage in Springdale
Today, I had another busy day capturing the impact of the recent ice storm for the Associated Press, and I want to share a few more photos from my run. The scenes I encountered were a poignant reminder of the resilience of our community in the face of adversity. One of the first stops on…
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Capturing the Aftermath of a Historic Ice Storm in Fayetteville for the Associated Press
There are truly no words that can fully capture the devastation here in Fayetteville following last night’s massive ice storm. And trust me, if there were, I’d leave them to someone who enjoys writing more than I do! But as a photographer, I’m fortunate enough to use my camera to tell the story. This storm…
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McDonnell retires – Editorial PhotographerCelebrating John McDonnell’s Legendary Career: A Sports Photography Tribute to 36 Years of Razorback ExcellenceMcDonnell retires – Editorial Photographer
John McDonnell, one of the most iconic figures in collegiate track and field history, officially retired on Monday after an extraordinary 36-year career coaching the Razorbacks track and field team. His legacy is not only etched in the record books but also in the hearts of athletes, fans, and sports photographers like myself who’ve had…