Congratulations to all of our Bella Baby and Bella Life contest winners this month!  We love to see such diversity in the work that is presented, and as always, it’s so tough to choose just a few!   In the Bella Life category for April, Kimberli Nelson [Illinois] 1st row, takes 1st PLACE and Karen Obrist [Washington] 2nd row, takes 2nd PLACE.  HONORABLE MENTION is awarded to Amy Ames [North Carolina] 3rd row.   Have our images this month proved that Spring is finally here?!  We say YES!

To see all of April Bella Life entries– go to www.bellababyphotography.com/login and enter password: aprillife

First place winners receive a $75 gift card and second place winners receive a $50 gift card.

Onto our Bella Baby photographers, who with their entries, melt our hearts time and time again….

1st PLACE for Bella Baby this month goes to Abigail Junge of [Illinois] 1st row left.  2nd PLACE goes to Ania Scheiman [Illinois] 1st row right.  HONORABLE MENTIONS are awarded to the following…  Kristin Daggett [Pennsylvania] 2nd row, Lauren Kennedy [Washington] 3rd row, Kendra Morgan [Iowa] 4th row, and Jen Bonesz [Illinois] 5th row.

To see all of April Bella Baby entries– go to www.bellababyphotography.com/login and enter password: aprilbaby

First place winners receive a $75 gift card and second place winners receive a $50 gift card.

It’s that time again….  The Bella monthly contest post is a great place not only to see what amazing things our photographers are doing but also to gain some inspiration for your own work!  We all get stuck in a rut sometimes and get bored with our own routine.  Never hesitate to try out something another photographer has done; In the photography world, this is not stealing an idea.  It is taking something and making it your own!

On to our winners…..

For Bella Life this month 1st PLACE goes to Lauren Kennedy; 1st row [Washington] and 2nd PLACE goes to Mary Kalhor; 2nd row [Washington].  Honorable Mention is awarded to Carol DeAnda; 3rd row [Illinois].

Going through all of the contest entries each month, It’s fun to think of the families’ reactions when they see their pictures for the first time.  I’m pretty sure we’ve all shared a few happy tears with a client at one point or another:)

To see all of March Bella Life entries– go to www.bellababyphotography.com/login and enter password: marchlife

First place winners receive a $75 gift card and second place winners receive a $50 gift card.

For our Bella Baby category this month, April Stanley; 1st row [Alabama] takes 1st PLACE.  What beautifully modeled light and shot from an angle you don’t see everyday!  2nd PLACE goes to Amber Yoshida; 2nd row [Kansas City].  We love the deliberate placement of baby and the linear movement through the composition.  Awesome work girls!   And last but certainly not least…  our HONORABLE MENTIONS: Vicky Ras [Illinois] 3rd row, Taylor Alsdorf [Illinois] 4th row, Stephanie Mazanowski [Illinois] 5th row, Paige Willis [Illinois] 6th row, Lauren Kennedy [Washington] 7h row, Joanna Moss [Montana] 8th row, Jessica Miller [Pennsylvania] 9th row, Christine Gauthier, [Connecticut] 10th row, and Ania Scheiman [Illinois] 11th row.

To see all of January Bella Baby entries– go to www.bellababyphotography.com/login and enter password: marchbaby

First place winners receive a $75 gift card and second place winners receive a $50 gift card.

It’s our monthly contest time again!  We get so excited each month to see what new and creative things our photographers are doing behind the camera.   Starting with our Bella Life winners…  1ST PLACE goes to Kimberly Corbett of [Ohio] top row left.   This tiny poindexter steals the show this month!  2ND PLACE goes to Amy Romberg of [Illinois] top row right; for such a beautiful classic Bella Life shot.  Laura Manzano [Illinois] 2nd row; is awarded HONORABLE MENTION for catching this birthday girl at just the right moment!  Congratulations to all of you.

To see all of February Bella Life entries– go to www.bellababyphotography.com/login and enter password: februarylife

First place winners receive a $75 gift card and second place winners receive a $50 gift card.

This month for Bella Baby submissions we had a common trend of hands a feet shots.  Be sure to check out the gallery on the Bella site to see them all.  1ST PLACE goes to Laura Coleman [Iowa] 1st row; and Amy Romberg [Illinois] 2nd row; is awarded 2ND PLACE.  You both captured beautiful detail shots of those tiny fingers and toes!  HONORABLE MENTIONS are awarded to Catherine Siebert [Michigan] 3rd row; Jessica Findley [Arkansas] 4th row; Lee Kriel [Maryland] 5th row; Janet Amis [Illinois] 6th row; Danielle Green [Arkansas] 7th row; Mary Kalhor [Washington] 8th row; and Claire Reynolds [Kansas City] 9th row.

To see all of February Bella Baby entries– go to www.bellababyphotography.com/login and enter password: februarybaby

First place winners receive a $75 gift card and second place winners receive a $50 gift card.

Our Bella photographers have wowed us again!  We proudly announce the winners for our January Photographer contest.  Congratulations to all!

Let’s hear it for our Washington photogs!  1st PLACE for Bella Life goes to Karen Obrist of Washington; 1st row.  2nd PLACE goes to Tiffany Diamond [Washington]; 2nd row.   Honorable Mention this month goes to Amanda Anttila Oza [Washington] 3rd row.  We love the little “slices of life” you have all captured.   Awesome work!

To see all of January Bella Life entries– go to www.bellababyphotography.com/login and enter password: januarylife

First place winners receive a $75 gift card and second place winners receive a $50 gift card.

What a great way for all of these Bella families to start their new year; With a new addition to the family:)  Thank you to our Bella Baby photographers who were able to make it even more special for them.   You never cease to amaze us with your work!   January 1st PLACE is awarded to Molly Rogalla [Iowa] 1st row.  What a feeling her image evokes.  2nd PLACE is awarded to Candice Whitfield [Michigan] 2nd row, for her dynamic black and white.  Gorgeous images girls!  And for those that cannot go without mention…. Honorable Mentions go to…  Cassidy Rehwaldt [Pennsylvania] 3rd row, Ania Scheiman [Illinois] 4th row, Jessica Desrosiers [Florida] 5th row, Taylor Alsdorf [Illinois] 6th row, and Kami Kobza [Illinois] 5th row.

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To see all of January Bella Baby entries– go to www.bellababyphotography.com/login and enter password: januarybaby

First place winners receive a $75 gift card and second place winners receive a $50 gift card.

Bella Babes everywhere voted and Laura Manzano (Chicago) wins 2012 Bella Life Photo of the Year!

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2012 Bella Baby Photo of the Year goes to Taylor Alsdorf (Central Illinois)!

Congratulations! Laura and Taylor are awarded Visa gift cards.

It is with great pleasure that we present our finest… Congratulations to all of our December Bella Life and Bella Baby photography winners!

Taking 1st place for Bella Life this month is Carol DeAnda of [Illionis] top left,  for her shot of this glowing soon-to-be mom and dad:)  2nd place goes to Amy Bell [Arkansas] top right, for a truly magical image.  Our life photographers sure know how to capture treasured moments!  Bella Life Honorable Mentions are awarded to….  Paige Poelman [Illinois] 2nd row left; Amy Romberg [Illinois] 2nd row right; Becky Swanson [Illinois] 3rd row left; Karen Obrist [Washingon] 3rd row right; Jennifer Welenc [Illinois] 4th row left; Laura Manzano [Illinois] 4th row right; and Lauren Kennedy [Washington] 5th row.

To see all of December Bella Life entries– go to www.bellababyphotography.com/login and enter password: decemberlife

First place winners receive a $75 gift card and second place winners receive a $50 gift card.

And last but certainly not least… Our December Bella Baby winners!   How you must have wowed the families with these photos!  Congratulations….

Tara Basta [Illinois] 1st row left, takes 1st Place for her gorgeous black and white image of this nestled little one:)  2nd Place goes to Jessica Dobson [New York] 1st row right.  Just look at that eye contact and great connection!

With so many great shots to choose from this month, the following simply could not go without mentioning.  Honorable Mentions go to….

Tiffany Miller [Ohio] 1st row left; Mary Zarembski [Illinois] 1st row middle; Kimberly Scherer [Washington] 1st row right; Sarah Williams [Virginia] 2nd row left; Lauren Kennedy [Washington] 2nd row right; Laura Manzano [Illinois] 3rd row left; Kimberly Stotlar [Illinois] 3rd row right, Karen Obrist [Washington] 4th row left; Jenny Gegg [Nebraska] 4th row right; Carol DeAnda [Illinois] 5th row left; and Diane Koester [Washington] 5th row right.

To see all of December Bella Baby entries– go to www.bellababyphotography.com/login and enter password: decemberbaby

First place winners receive a $75 gift card and second place winners receive a $50 gift card.

Contest Time!  Thank you to everyone who submitted entries for November.  It was a very close race indeed!  1st Place for Bella Life goes to Jennifer Welenc [Illinois] 1st row left.  2nd Place goes to Stephenie Lindsay [Pennsylvania] 1st row right.  Honorable Mentions go to Carol DeAnda [Illinois] 2nd row left, Karen Obrist [Washington] 2nd row right, and Karin Wilcox [Washington] 3rd row.

To see all of November Bella Life entries– go to www.bellababyphotography.com/login and enter password: novemberlife

First place winners receive a $75 gift card and second place winners receive a $50 gift card.

In the Bella Baby Category, so many stunning black and whites this month!  Keep up the amazing work everyone!

Tiffany Diamond [Washington] 1st row left, takes 1st Place. What a touching image she captured.  2nd Place is awarded to Sarah Null [North Carolina] 1st row right, for her classic Bella shot; Love the depth of field and the beautiful composition.   And many more to mention this month…..

Laura Manzano [Illinois] 2nd row left, Stephanie Manzanowski [Illinois] 2nd row right, Karen Obrist [Washington] 3rd row left, Erin Drewitz [Chicago] 3rd row right, Catherine Siebert [Michigan] 4th row left, Amy Romberg [Illinois] 4th row right, and Andrea McClenning [Montana] 5th row.

To see all of November Bella Baby entries– go to www.bellababyphotography.com/login and enter password: novemberbaby

First place winners receive a $75 gift card and second place winners receive a $50 gift card.

Every month we look forward to seeing what talent we have amidst us!  Congratulations to all of our October Bella Baby and Bella Life Photography winners.

In our Bella Life category, 1st PLACE goes to Liz Reese of Richmond, VA, 1st row.  2nd PLACE is awarded to Becky Swanson [Illinois] 2nd row.

Let’s hear it for our Illinois photographers!  Honorable Mentions go to Laura Manzano [Illinois] 3rd row, Amy Romberg [Illinois] 4th row, and Carol DeAnda [Illinois] 5th row.

To see all of October Bella Life entries– go to www.bellababyphotography.com/login and enter password: octoberlife

First place winners receive a $75 gift card and second place winners receive a $50 gift card.

And last but certainly not least….  Our Bella Baby winners!

1st PLACE for Bella Baby goes to Lauren Kennedy [Washingon] top left.  Lauren took 2nd place for her baby image in June; Congratulations on another win!  2nd PLACE goes to Jennifer Welenc [Illinois] top right, who is also one of our 2nd time winners; She wowed us in March with her Bella Life image.  Beautiful work girls!

October Honorable Mentions go to….

Abigail Junge [Chicago] 2nd row; April Stanley [Alabama] 3rd row; Joanna Moss [Montana] 4th row left; Jenna Reese [Pennsylvania] 4th row right; Stephenie Lindsay [Pennsylvania] 5th row; Stephanie Manzanowski [Illinois] 6th row, and Laura Coleman [Iowa] 7th row.

To see all of October Bella Baby entries– go to www.bellababyphotography.com/login and enter password: octoberbaby

First place winners receive a $75 gift card and second place winners receive a $50 gift card.

Congratulations to all of our September photographer contest winners!

Our Bella Life photographers have WOWED us again!  Congratulations to all of the September winners!

1st Place is awarded to Karen Obrist of Washington [top].  What a creative point of view she shot from for this family shot.  2nd Place goes to Amy Romberg of Illinois [bottom] for capturing mom and dad adoring their little handsome guy, all smiles!

Honorable mentions this month go to Carol DeAnda [Illinois] top left, Nathania tenWolde [Washingon] top right, and Laura Manzano [Illnois] bottom left.

To see all of September Bella Life entries– go to www.bellababyphotography.com/login and enter password: septemberlife

First place winners receive a $75 gift card and second place winners receive a $50 gift card.

It was a tough call for September Bella Baby entries!  1st Place goes to Laura Coleman [Iowa]; left, for capturing such a unique shot of this tiny one.  Love all the little details and the flowing lines to the composition.  Beautiful!  Janet Amis [Illinois]; right, takes 2nd Place for her shot of dad and baby.  Such stunning light!  Great work girls!

And as always, many more that cannot go without mention…

Stephanie Lindsey [Pennsylvania] top left, Sandra Arriaga [Illinois] top right, Lauren Kennedy [Washington] 2nd row left, Kimberly Stotlar [Illinois] 2nd row right,  Julie Renner [Dallas] 3rd row left, Karen Wilcox [Washington] 3rd row right, Carol DeAnda [Illinois] 4th row left, April Stanley [Alalbama] 4th row right, and Amanda Meixsell [North Carolina] bottom.

To see all of September Bella Baby entries– go to www.bellababyphotography.com/login and enter password: septemberbaby

First place winners receive a $75 gift card and second place winners receive a $50 gift card.

It’s contest time again!  Thank you to all of our photographers who submit entries each month.  We love to see what new and creative things Bella is doing!

Congratulations to Bella Life 1st PLACE winner, Kimberli Nelson (Illinois).  What a beautifully back lit shot of this little darling.

2ND PLACE goes to Carol DeAnda of (Illinois).  What vibrant color and a great way to capture the essence of summer!

Our honorable mentions go to….

Karen Obrist [Washington] top left; Cassidy Rehwaldt [Pennsylvania] top right; and Laura Manzano [Illinois] bottom.

To see all of August Bella Life entries– go to www.bellababyphotography.com/login and enter password: augustlife

First place winners receive a $75 gift card and second place winners receive a $50 gift card.

Big congratulations to our Bella Baby photographers!

Abigail Junge [Chicago] takes 1ST PLACE for such a precious newborn image.  What a great close up with beautiful color and depth of field!

2nd PLACE is awarded to Andrea McClenning of Montana for her intimate shot with dad and baby.  This one pulls at the heart strings!

And many more to mention this month….

Carol DeAnda [Illinois] top left; Cassidy Rehwaldt [Pennsylvania] top right; Kaia Kalhoun [Illinois] 2nd row left, Britta Swansen [Washington] 2nd row right; Lisa Ellstrom [Illinois] 3rd row left; Mary Liput [Denver] 3rd row middle; Amanda Anttila Oza [Washington] 3rd row right; Laura Manzano [Illinois] 4th row left; Nathania TenWolde [Washington] 4th row right; Tiffany Diamond [Washington] 5th row left; April Stanley [Alabama] 5th row right.

To see all of August’s Bella Baby entries– go to www.bellababyphotography.com/login and enter password: augustbaby

First place winners receive a $75 gift card and second place winners receive a $50 gift card.