July’s Bella Life first place winner is Summer West of Chicago! We love the beautiful light and focus in this photo.

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Another beautifully executed photo by Rachel Jaczkowski of Michigan. She is awarded second place for Bella Life.

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Last, but not least, are July’s Bella Life Honorable mentions: [top left to right] Jasmine Lopez (Chicago) and Paige Poelman (Chicag); [bottom] Lisa Schramm (Glenview, IL)

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Bella Baby’s first place winner is Amanda Antilla-Oza of Seattle, WA. A priceless keepsake for mom, we’re certain.

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Where else would you get a sibling photo like this? Only at Bella Baby! Congratulation, Alyssa Booko (Glenview, IL), on winning second place!

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Here are more fabulous Bella Baby photos to acknowledge! [top left to right] Jessica Desrosiers (Florida), Kristie Blackburn (Kentucky) and Rachel Jaczkowski (Michigan); [bottom] Pam Schofield (Michigan).

First place winners receive a $75 gift card and second place winners receive a $50 gift card. To view all of July’s entries, click here and enter the password “contest”.

Without further delay… we are proud to announce the June Photographer Contest winners! First place in the Bella Life division goes to Sadie Werner of Ohio. She photographed this adorable moment between daddy and daughter.

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Second place goes to Jasmine Lopez of Chicago! She captured this little girl on the beaches of Lake Michigan. Great lighting, Jasmine!

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As always, we have more great photos to show off. Here are June’s honorable mentions: [top left to right] Katie Sheridan (Chicago) and Melissa Naldzin (Pennsylvania); [bottom left to right] Carol DeAnda (Chicago) and Rose Kasinecz (Chicago)

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Now for the Bella Baby winners! Our first place photo was taken by Nathania TenWolde of Seattle. We love this new way of photographing twins with mom and dad.

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We love the look of pride on the faces of these new moms. Great work, Mary Kalhor (Seattle), on this great back-lighting. She wins 2nd place for Bella Baby!

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Congrats to these ladies for being so wonderful, we had to mention them: [top] Miriam Palavicini (Seattle); [bottom left to right] Carol DeAnda (Chicago) and Anna Jones (Iowa)

First place winners receive a $75 gift card and second place winners receive a $50 gift card. To view all of June’s entries, click here and enter the password “contest”.

This face won Anna Jones (Iowa) first place for May’s Photographer Contest! You gotta love him giving the stink eye… with just a touch of drool on the bottom lip.

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Carol DeAnda (Glenview, IL) comes in second with this little cutie. Carol caught beautiful light in those big blue eyes.

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There were lots of other amazing entries! Here are some we had to mention! Bottom left to right: April Vicini (South Carolina), Jasmine Lopez (Chicago) and Sara McGatha (Ohio). Bottom: Melissa Gale (Seattle)

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Allison Roen (Iowa) is Bella Baby’s first place winner! This photo captures a beautiful moment in true Bella Baby style.

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Chicago’s Jeremy Lopez brings a new perspective of the classic basket shot and wins second place for May!

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Here are some entries that brought some serious competition! Top left to right: Amy Dieker (Seattle) and Marianna Harkleroad (Maine). Bottom left to right: Katie Sheridan (Chicago) and Shayla Samples (Glenview, IL).

First place winners receive a $75 gift card and second place winners receive a $50 gift card. To view all of May’s entries, click here and enter the password “contest”.

Leading us into a fabulous month is Missouri’s Amber Montgomery! She is Bella Life’s first place winner! What we love about this shot is not only is it a great photo, but it exemplifies the “life” in Bella Life.

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Coming in second is Summer West of Chicago! This refreshing photo is crisp and natural. A great example of the real photos our Bella Life photographers deliver.

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Never leaving us wanting more, we have many awesome Bella Life photographers to shout out! From top left to right: Melissa Leeper (Michigan), Asiya Khaki (New York) and Jill Randall (Seattle). Bottom left to right: Cassidy Rehwaldt (Pennsylvania) and Sara Sobkoviak (Chicago).

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Now for the wonderful Bella Baby winners! Iowa’s Malinda Palmer wins first place with this gorgeous shot. Getting 2 big sisters and a newborn in a photo is not a simple task… and it turned out so well.

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Second place goes to Vanessa Thelin of Maine! Vanessa did a wonderful job of capturing this little guy who will grow so quickly.

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Here are some other talented photographers who must be mentioned! Top left to right: Marcie Cobbaert (Missouri), Melissa Gale (Seattle) and Carrie Ghormley (Pennsylvania). Bottom: Amy Romberg (Chicago).

First place winners receive a $75 gift card and second place winners receive a $50 gift card. To view all of April’s entries, click here and enter the password “contest”.

First place in our Bella Life division goes to Michigan’s Shellie Chapel Jaksen! She made judging easy with the soft, yet stunning, photo.

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Bella Life’s second place winner is Lauren Legregni from Virginia! She shows what our Bella Life photographers do best– capture a real moment in a beautiful photo.

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Bella Life photographers sent us with too many great photos! Here are some that we had to mention… top left to right… Melissa Leeper (Michigan), Carrie Ostreko (Chicago), Katie McMennamin (Pennsylvania)… bottom… Carol Milligan (Chicago).

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In the Bella Baby division of the contest, first place goes to Amanda Anttila-Oza of Seattle! Amanda brought us an inspiring way to photograph twins.

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Larry Ford of New York captured this cutie and wins second place! Larry gives us an new perspective with this photo.

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More honorable mentions! Great work Sara Sobkoviak (Chicago) and Jeni Ensslin (Chicago).

First place winners receive a $75 gift card and second place winners receive a $50 gift card. To view all of March’s entries, click here and enter the password “contest”.

Hey mom, look what I can do! Jenny Pleiman (Ohio) rings in February’s contest winners in true BBP style! She wins first place for the Bella Life portion of the contest with this adorable photo.

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Congratulations to Melissa Leeper of Detroit, Michigan. She is our Bella Life 2nd place winner. This photo exhibits rich colors and the natural light that Bella Babes all over are proud to provide.

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February was a month of stunners! That is why we had to shout out these great photographers– (left to right) Lauren Naldzin (Pennsylvania), Lauren Lutz (Chicago) and Katie McMenamin (Pennsylvania).

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This photo has it all– light, composition and that “aaawww” effect! That is why Cassidy Rehwaldt (Pennsylvania) is the first place winner for the Bella Baby portion of the contest. Great work, Cassidy!

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Amy True (Maine) comes in second place with this great shot. Amy shows us what Bella Baby prides itself on– beautiful photography and capturing real moments.

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What’s this? More honorable mentions! Bella Babes nationwide are amazing us with what they can do. Just look at these ladies– (left to right) Jessica Desrosiers (Florida), Gen Lamky (Michigan) and Jennifer Berchard (Maine).

First place winners receive a $75 gift certificate to the location of their choice. Second place winners receive a $50 gift certificate. To view all of February’s entries, click here and enter the password “contest”.

Congratulations to Melissa Leeper (Michigan) on receiving first place for January’s Bella Life contest! Melissa captured the natural beauty of this darling little girl.  She provided this family with a very elegant portrait!

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Because our photographers make it so hard to choose, we have a tie for Bella Life’s first place winner! Carol DeAnda (Glenview, IL) did a perfect job using natural light and making the photo so beautiful. Look at those little lips and those cuddly, baby rolls. One example of the precious moments that Bella Life aims to photograph.

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It’s amazing how one picture can say so many things. You can feel the pride, joy and love that dad already has for his most prized possession. Allison Roen (Iowa) exhibits true Bella Baby talent in the unique composition of this photo. For that she takes first place for the Bella Baby portion of January’s contest!

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The love and trust that your baby gives you is priceless. They grow up so fast, but with this photo, the family will always remember his tiny face. Second place winner, Lauri Tripaldi (Pennsylvania) did a great job making this shot look so serene.

First place winners receive a $75 gift certificate to the location of their choice. Second place winners receive a $50 gift certificate. To view all of December’s entries, click here and enter the password “contest”.

What an inquisitive look this little one is giving us! The colors are so vibrant in this photograph.  Perfect use of light and a perfect example of the unique style of Bella Baby Photography.  Emily Delamater of Maine wins first place for December’s Bella Life contest. Emily has dazzled us with a truly spectacular piece of art.

Congratulations to Briana Elledge of Florida. She is awarded first place for the Bella Baby portion of December’s contest. We love how peaceful and delicate this beautiful baby looks!  Great job, Briana, on capturing the gentleness and innocence of this precious newborn.

Sealed with a kiss.  Anna Jones wins second place for the Bella Baby contest. This is a brilliant photo– from the gentleness of the baby’s hand touching dad’s finger, to the loving way this proud father is holding his new arrival.

To view all of December’s entries, click here and enter the password “contest”.

2009 brought in the most amazing work from our very talented photographers. We left the decision of 2009 Photo of the Year to our amazing Bella Babes. And the winners are…

Bella Life 2009 Photo of the year was awarded to Chicago’s Kim Shaw! Kim received a $500 check for new equipment to help her continue to capture such beautiful photos.

Since the results were so very close for Bella Life’s Photo of the Year, Pam Schofield was awarded a $200 check towards new equipment.

And everyone knows these familiar faces! Amber Montgomery (Michigan) won Bella Baby’s 2009 Photo of the Year. Amber also received a $500 check for new equipment.

We are ending our 2009 contest year with some more fabulous photos! Our Bella Life first place winner is photographer Stacey Schilf (Seattle). Not only do we enjoy photographing babies, we love to get photos before the little one arrives. This mommy-to-be beams confidence and pride in her growing belly.

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Second place goes to Lauren Legregni of Virginia. No one is more happy than in the comforts of their own home. Bella Baby will send a senior photographer, Like Lauren, to your home to capture a beautiful, natural moment like this. Contact us to get pricing in your area. Lovely work, Lauren!

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More twins take the cake! These bella babies and their mommy were photographed by Pam Schofield in Michigan. She wins first place for Bella Baby’s November contest! This mom has her hands full… literally!

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One of a million more kisses. Second place is awarded to Neshama Roach of Missouri. Great light and composition like this are characteristics of a Bella Baby photo.

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Jennifer Welenc (Chicago) wins first place for the Bella Life at School portion of the contest. This photo is a great example of the new things Bella is doing in schools. A lot different than what you usually see in a school photo. Bella Life at School is happy to be there to set the new standard!

See all of 2009’s contest winners by going to www.bellababyphotography.com/login and entering passwords “bestlife” (for Bella Life winners) and “bestbaby” (for Bella Baby winners). Enter password “contest” to view all of the entries for November.