May 18th, 2010
April Photographers Contest Winners
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”.
April 22nd, 2010
March Parents Photo Contest Winner
Congratulations to Shelley Kolasa! She took this photo of her 10 week old, Liam, and won a free Bella Life sitting! Liam was photographed by Bella Baby at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL. Nice work, mom!
We want to see how our bella babies are growing. Send us one of your favorite photos of your baby each month to secure your chance to win a free Bella Life sitting ($125 value). The sky’s the only limitation to your imagination…..the only requirements are that your baby is in the photo, you are not a professional photographer, and that your baby was originally photographed by Bella Baby Photography. Send your entry to contest@bellababyphotography.com with “Parent Photo Contest” in the subject line.
Please include: your baby’s name, mom’s name, and the hospital name, city and state that Bella Baby photographed your little one.
Each month the winner will be posted on our blog. Good luck!!! We can’t wait to see your photos.
April 22nd, 2010
March Photographers Contest Winners
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”.
March 10th, 2010
February Moms Photo Contest
Look at those cheeks! Congratulations to Jenna Matta of Chicago, IL! She wins February’s Parents Photo Contest. Jenna took this photo of her 12 week old little guy, Jack.
We love to see how our bella babies are growing. Send us one of your favorite photos of your baby each month to secure your chance to win a free Bella Life sitting ($125 value). The sky’s the only limitation to your imagination…..the only requirements are that your baby is in the photo, you are not a professional photographer, and that your baby was originally photographed by Bella Baby Photography. Send your entry to contest@bellababyphotography.com with “Parent Photo Contest” in the subject line.
Please include: your baby’s name, mom’s name, and the hospital name, city and state that Bella Baby photographed your little one.
Each month the winner will be posted on our blog. Good luck!!! We can’t wait to see your photos.
March 10th, 2010
February Photographers Contest Winners!
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”.
February 10th, 2010
Grab a camera, mom and dad!
We want to see how our bella babies are growing. Send us one of your favorite photos of your baby on the 1st of each month to secure your chance to win a free Bella Life sitting ($125 value). The sky’s the only limitation to your imagination! The only requirement is that your baby is in the photo and that you are not a professional photographer. Each month the winner will be posted on our blog. Email entries to contest@bellababyphotography.com
Our first winner lucky winner is Tracey Richvalsky from Royersford, Pennsylvania! We photographed her little angel, Charlotte, at Paoli Hospital. Great shot, mom!
February 10th, 2010
January Photographer 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”.
January 19th, 2010
December Photographer’s 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”.
January 19th, 2010
2009 Photo of the Year
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.
