Phil Bell

Billings Arts Association

Dates: October 1 – November 27, 2024

Phil’s career in photography is as diverse as it is extensive. Starting with a four year stint as a photojournalist with the Billings Gazette, Phil went on to own his own portrait studio for 18yrs. There he compiled an impressive list of awards and honors. The most notable of which is the Professional Photographers of America’s “ Master of  Photography”. Phil was one of the first in his state to earn the designation “ Certified Professional Photographer” from the P.P.of A.. In the first ten years of owning his own studio, Phil won over thirty first place awards and was awarded his states highest honor “ Photographer of the Year” five times. After selling his studio in the early  90’s  Phil began working as a free lance commercial photographer and  producer of fine-art photography and sculpture.

Phil has exhibited and sold his work throughout the Billings area. Most notable of which includes: Sandstone Gallery, Montana Photographic Arts, and Yellowstone Art Museum.  He has purchased exhibit space and shown his work for sale at several venues around Billings. The Billings Arts Association, of which he is a member, has been a successful showcase for his photography.

Past President of the Montana Professional Photographers Assoc.
Past President of the Photographic Institute of the Yellowstone
Past President of the Billings Advertising Federation
Past President of the Glass Reunion Corvette Club

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