Bernie and Rickey are the only two photographers at BEL Portraits. We do NOT hire part time "photographers" who do this as a hobby. Bernie is a recognized Master and Craftsmen of photography as well as one of only five Certified Professional Photographers in the state of Maine. He is a Past President of the Professional Photographer’s Association of New England; is a Past President of the Maine Professional Photographer’s Association; is a member of the Professional Photographer’s Association of America; and is an alumni of the New England Institute of Professional Photography. Rickey attended the prestigious Brooks Institute of Photography in California. He has received many Blue ribbons for his photography in national competition. Both Bernie and Rickey have received awards for their photography work on state as well as national levels. What does this mean to you? The BEL Team’s desire to stay on the very cutting edge of what’s new in professional photography has opened doors to creative new ideas that just aren’t found at any other photography studio. That’s why their work is always fresh, and why people come from all over to have BEL create their portraits. Imagination, craftsmanship and professionalism — that’s what sets BEL Portraits apart!