- Name
- Paul Abell
- Company
- Abell Images
- E-mail
- Contact Paul Abell (Abell Images)
- Website
- http://abellimages.com
- Office Phone
- (478) 320-3759
- Cell Phone
- (478) 320-3759
- Alt. Phone
- (478) 320-3759
- Address
- Locust Grove, GA, 30248
- Description
- Paul Abell is an Atlanta based architectural, commercial, editorial & portrait photographer; Paul is the former team photographer for the Atlanta Braves & Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Bio - Paul Abell, Atlanta architectural, commercial, editorial &
In recent years, perhaps no other talent on the American sports photography scene has risen as quickly as Paul Abell.
After getting his start with the Arena Football Macon Knights, where he shot the league’s Photo of the Year in back-to-back seasons, Paul went on to capture national assignments for Getty Images, USPresswire and WireImage. His work was quickly chosen for publication in Sports Illustrated, ESPN The Magazine, USA Today, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and TV Guide. His images were also featured in team yearbooks, media guides, on trading cards, posters, calendars and billboards.
In 2007, Paul was recruited to the National Football League as he was named Team Photographer for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Earlier this year, after choosing to return to his native Georgia, he joined Major League Baseball’s Atlanta Braves as Manager of Photography.
Like all outstanding sports photographers, Paul has the unique ability to capture the drama of competition in a single frame. But his background as an award-winning graphic designer distinguishes his work with eye-stopping composition, as seen in his winning entry in the 2005 NFL Hall of Fame Photo Competition.
He is an active member of Canon Professional Services (CPS), National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP), Professional Photographers of America (PPA), Graphic Artists Guild (GAG) and SportsShooter.com.
Paul earned a BFA Degree in Graphic Design from The University of Georgia and resides near Atlanta, Georgia with his wife and daughter.
Paul Abell Web sites
Blog: http://paulsabell.com
Portfolio: http://abellimages.com
Archive: http://archive.abellimages.com
Digital Asset Management: As the team photographer for both the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Atlanta Braves, I spent a great deal of my time overseeing both teams photo archives.
With the Buccaneers, I implemented a Digital Asset Management solution that left me to oversee nearly 20 interns. Over my tenure with the Bucs, we created one of the most comprehensive team photography archives in existence.
With the Braves, my work was less focused and was 95% handled by myself, in addition to my duties as the full-time team photographer and graphic designer.
Clients & Friends from my LinkedIn Site
“Without a doubt, Paul is the best action photographer we have worked with and among the most reliable and professional vendors we currently use. His work product far exceeds anything we have received before in this area and I would give him my highest recommendation.” May 28, 2009
Top qualities: Great Results , Personable , High Integrity
Matt Garvey - Vice President, Communications, Chick-Fil-A Bowl
“I worked closely with Paul on the creation of the Buccaneers online photo archive as well as setting up the workflow for moving all of the 2007-8 Bucs season imagery from field to website. Paul was extremely thorough, professional and a pleasure to work with. He wore many hats in his role as photographer and archivist, and he wore them all well.”August 14, 2008
Stacy Nusbaum - Senior Acc't Management Supervisor, MMS, Getty Images
“I had the pleasure of working with Paul on several projects while both of us were with the Buccaneers. Paul has a very unique and diverse skill set and is very talented. His photography skills are top-notch and he is extremely dedicated. Thanks to Paul, the Bucs now have protected digital assets that are organized very efficiently. On a personal note, Paul is great guy and friend.” May 6, 2008
Scott Burgin - Director of IT & Web, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
“Working with Paul during his time with the Buccaneers was a pleasure. Paul's photography skills are excellent, as you can see for yourself, however it should be noted that he is a professional in every sense of the word. I find Paul to be humble, sincere, responsive, and very patient with his work and subjects. It is refreshing not to have to deal with an "ego" when you work with Paul, making the creative process more enjoyable and effective.” March 26, 2008
Tom Szubka - Director of Team Services, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
“Besides being a first-class pro-sports shooter, Paul is an consummate professional, and handles his work with the seriousness you'd hope for, and a style and humor that inspires those around him. There are a lot of people shooting pro sports these days, but not a lot of real pros doing the shooting, but Paul is the real deal, with a depth and breath of experience that puts him among the best.” March 25, 2008
Scott Kelby - President/CEO, Kelby Media Group
“Shortly after beginning work with the Macon Knights arena football team, I began noticing some incredible game action photography. I soon learned it was Paul's. His background in graphic design and architecture helped him develop a remarkable sense of composition and his humility and passion to learn fueled his dramatic rise. Paul & I collaborated on many projects for the Knights, winning many awards. He had no equal in the entire league so it was no surprise that he advanced to the majors. Now, after positions in the NFL (Tampa Bay) and MLB (Atlanta Braves), shots for the top wire services and in national magazines, and a few major awards, he's available to everyone. And I'll be first in line.” May 27, 2009
Kurt Tausche - Creative Director, Tausche, Inc.
