Shuttering Thru Life - Travis Batton

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Living Life One Frame at a Time! Hello! Thank you for taking the time to visit my site. This love affair has evolved over time. I’m a traditional kind of guy.

I wish I could say that I have been passionately involved in photography since I was a kid, but my love affair with photography occurred a little later in life. While I have taken pictures most of my life, I never really put much thought into them. I started out worrying about what gear to use and how this name brand compared to that name brand. I believe I was more worried about the gear than kno

wing how to make a proper exposure. As my knowledge grew, I began to figure out that the fundamentals of photography applied to all cameras regardless of the name on the strap. I also realized that I did not need all the extra features that are constantly pushed on the consumer to get you to buy a particular camera. Furthermore, I realized that the camera was just a tool and my ability to use this tool is really what makes the difference. Thus, I really love traditional photography. I love it so much that I started shooting film. Little did I know, shooting film would transform my entire approach to photography. Not only has film taught me more about photography, it has slowed me down. I am more engaged and I tend to shoot more with a purpose. The icing on the cake is that the look of film adds character and depth to each image that just can’t be duplicated by the digital medium. Hence, you will find more and more film images on my site. I tend to gravitate toward landscapes, cityscapes and the urban scene. I really love street photography in the traditional sense of candid moments that tell the story of the human condition. This is not to say that I won’t pass up a nice sunset or the local wildlife. I would really appreciate any comments or thoughts on my photographs and blog posts. I should add that my wife is writer and occasionally will post her insights as well. So thanks again for stopping by and please return as I am always updating my portfolio and blogging about my photography endeavors.

08/09/2025

Sturgeon Moon Rise over Muletown

The Columbia Nightscape under a full moon.

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08/08/2025

The Crossings

Have you ever gone to the movies just to pick up popcorn? Well, that is exactly what I did this evening. The fam was craving movie theater popcorn, so I had to grab some. I also grabbed this shot.

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08/04/2025

Football Time in Tennessee

Football season is just around the corner. Love the setting of the University of the South's football stadium on the mountain top in Sewanee, Tennessee.

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08/03/2025

Lake Living

Here's a pano shot from Tims Ford Lake in Wi******er, Tennessee.

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08/02/2025

"Nestled in the Foothills of the Cumberlands"

Here's a panorama shot of downtown Cowan, Tennessee, my favorite Small Town.

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07/28/2025

The Phosphate Capital of the World

While the phosphate industry in this area is a thing of the past, Mount Pleasant remains a great example of Small Town USA. I hope you enjoy these aerial perspectives of the downtown area. Check out my aerial video I made a while back. Video Link in the comments!

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07/26/2025

A Mom-and-Pop Landmark

Those who travel Carter's Creek Pike through the Burwood area know this iconic landmark very well. It's one of my favorite small town stores. You can always count on good service, good food and a friendly smile. And you can fill up your tank to boot!

07/17/2025

Historic Downtown Pulaski Aerial Video

Up until the 2024 Sundrop Festival, it had been many years since I've visited Pulaski, Tennessee. I had forgotten how beautiful the town square is. With a magnificent courthouse as the centerpiece, the surrounding storefronts are rich with history and that southern charm only a small town in Tennessee could offer. After last year's Sundrop Festival, I added downtown Pulaski to my project list. I finally made time to capture some video. The one thing that was surprising to me is how beautiful the downtown area is at night. I hope you enjoy the video.

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07/13/2025

Historic Downtown Pulaski

Here's a few shots I grabbed while working on an aerial video project of the Pulaski town square. Like and follow STL to catch the video when it drops.

07/12/2025

Rodeo Time in Maury County

Here's a throwback to the Maury County Sheriff's Rodeo.

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I love using my cameras to tell stories and the rodeo has become one of my favorite stories to tell. Capturing people enjoying life is one of my favorite pas...

07/10/2025

Pulaski Nightscapes

I love the calm and solitude of the night. It is one of my favorite times to shoot. I hope you enjoy these shots of the architecture and neon of downtown Pulaski, Tennessee.

06/29/2025

Shutter Therapy in Nashville

I needed some shutter therapy, so I grabbed my camera and 3 fast primes and trekked around Nashville. It was a nice night, but very warm. Nonetheless, I had a fun time.

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PO Box 0218
Columbia, TN
38402

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https://www.shutteringthrulife.com/

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