Chickies Rock, Columbia, Pa.


I recently visited Chickies Rock in Columbia, Pa.  Out for a short hike, up the hill, got a bit lost, then found my way to this spectacular view. In post-processing, decided to create a “paint-like” image using filters. ALL Images © Debra Schell / 2014 ~ All Rights Reserved Prints can be purchased via my website.

HYP Italian Lake Concert Series – The Villones


Harrisburg Young Professionals is continuing a favorite tradition of live, outdoor music with the Italian Lake Summer Concert Series! The Villones The Villones, Dean and Vicki, have been performing together in a wide variety of venues for over ten years. While their musical skills enable them to perform a large variety of music, in many genres,…

HYP Italian Lake Concert Series


Join me this summer at Italian Lake for this Concert Series hosted by Harrisburg Young Professionals! This FREE event will have some good music, so make sure to check it out! More Info Below~  

Shakespeare In the Park, Antony & Cleopatra


Photographs from Harrisburg Shakespeare Company’s 21st season at the Levitt Pavilion in Reservoir Park! This season HSC is proud to present William Shakespeare’s Antony & Cleopatra. Click HERE for the FULL Photo Gallery! Passion, war, and betrayal erupt in this rich romantic tragedy. Although the sensual Cleopatra has conquered the heart of Rome’s greatest soldier, Marc…

Harrisburg At Night


After Artsfest was over, I documented the empty streets of Harrisburg on Sunday evening. Go to my website for more images of the Harrisburg area.

Artsfest, Day 3


I enjoyed the jazz music today and just relaxed, taking in the moment without documenting it (for the most part), so I didn’t create many photographs, but here are a few. Make sure to check out Artsfest Day 1, and Day 2 photo blogs. Click here for full photo gallery from all three days of…

Artsfest 2014, Day 2


Here’s photos from today’s adventures at Artsfest! Click here for yesterday’s blog post about Artsfest. Today I volunteered again, traveling from booth-to-booth, meeting artists briefly, and viewing their work. Click here for full photo gallery. Artists: Iva Vranova, Iva’s Whimsical Children’s Art, Bangor, PA Endless Adventure Glass Art, Edward & Carol Zeuch, Richmond, VA One…

Melody & Dan, Engagement Photos


Today I had a special client, my sister, and her fiancee. We decided to do engagement photos in the City of Harrisburg. Locations include the Pennsylvania State Capitol, Downtown Harrisburg, City Island, and the Market Street Bridge. For more photos, go to my website.  

2014 Harrisburg St. Patrick’s Day Parade


The 2014 Harrisburg St. Patrick’s Day Parade started at 2 p.m  on March 22. The parade traveled from Walnut Street and Commonwealth Avenue and proceeded south on Walnut to 2nd Street and then onto North Street.The Parade ended at North Street and Commonwealth Avenue. Go to my website for more photos.

Kipona


I photographed the Kipona Wine, Arts, and Blues Festival last weekend, what a great time. The hot and humid weather didn’t stop me from getting there. Nor did the fact that I didn’t have anyone to join me, but sometimes the best experiences happen to me when I’m alone. No one to complain, or nag,…

August First Friday Artwalk


I’ll be exhibiting at Lebanon Council on the Arts during this First Friday Artwalk in Lebanon, Pa. The event is from 5 – 8 p.m. All photographs are on SALE and are available for purchase at the gallery. Photography from “My Views,” the “52 Week Photo Project,” and my “Nature Exhibit” will all be on display. Light refreshments will…

Open House/ Art Sale~


If you are in the Harrisburg area, join me for my open house where selected images previously exhibited will be 50 % OFF ~!!! This is an awesome deal if you love my photography and have wanted a piece to call your own. In addition to my work, music, and improv will be happening, so…

Artwork sold~!


Here’s me (Debra Schell) with an awesome girl (Adrienne Helt Thoman) who just bought two of my photographs! Very cool. Go to my website to see more of my work!

Wine & Music Festival


I had a great time with a friend while at the Dauphin County Parks & Recreation’s Wine & Music Festival. The event, held this weekend at Fort Hunter Park in Harrisburg, had tons of great wine, food, music, and people!~ 

Master Debates @ 2nd Street Comedy Club


All photos ©2013/ Debra Schell Photography Please Do NOT steal my work 😉 More photos on my website.  Taking the stage: Brendan Krick Manny Santiago Luke Stine Stephen Sudia Nino Rampulla Bernie Richards Hosted by Liz P Curtis   Video on Youtube.

Incorruptible at Little Theatre in Mechanicsburg


  The production runs now until June 16. During the show my nature photographs are on display as well. Make sure to check out Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg’s website for show times. Go to my website for more photos.

Artsfest 2013, Volunteer day


So I decided to volunteer at this year’s 46th Annual Patriot-News Artsfest 2013. What a great time! My photographs were also published in the Patriot-News/ PennLive.com and on Storify. Here’s the link. Jumpstreet, a non-profit orginization provided the volunteers and ran the 3-day event. Monday I got there first thing in the morning. I had assumed…

My Views 2013, Y ~ Bridges of Harrisburg


To view more of  “My Views” go to my Website. Selected images from this collection are on exhibit at the Lewis Street Gallery. The images, which are framed, matted, and signed are available for purchase and are on sale for 50 percent off! !~ Contact me if you are interested in purchasing my work! All…

Little Theater of Mechanicsburg hosts Nature Exhibit


The Little Theater of Mechanicsburg will be kindly exhibiting my nature photographs during the performance of Incorruptible from May 31 – June 15. Here’s a bit about the show from LTM’s website: Welcome to Priseaux, France, c. 1250 A.D. The local monks are starving because St. Foy, their patron saint, hasn’t worked a miracle in…

Artsfest 2013


I’ll be volunteering at this year’s Artsfest, Running May 25-27 Go to my website for more photos.

A view of Harrisburg from City Island


This was taken with my  smartphone just before I went to the Harrisburg Senators baseball game last Thursday.   For more of “My Views” go to my website. 

Headshots at City Island


I photographed a friend on Sunday while at City Island in Harrisburg. Here’s some photos from the shoot, for more, go to my website.