Another month has come and gone, and that means it’s time to celebrate another round of contest winners. The April 2025 contest brought us cute swaddles, snuggly families, and many adorable moments. Check out the winning images below!
From our winners
“When I walked in, mom asked if I always work. I told her we have other wonderful photographers who also work at that hospital. She said her sister delivered and had pictures done about a month prior. Then she pulled out the duck. I was like, “Oh my gosh, it is the DUCK!” I knew right away who her sister was. She said she loved the pictures so much that she had her grandma make one for her. She tried to recreate my photos, but couldn’t get them to look right. I was so happy to get to do her session.” -Carrie Allen-Cole, 1st Place
Two cousins, two cute ducks. This mom’s grandma gave her a beautiful gift of the duck this mom adored from her sister’s session with us, and Carrie was able to recreate the special moment for this family. The simplest moments can turn into the best stories.
“Mom had packed a white blanket and matching white hat for baby. He was a sleepy little boy, so I simply placed the blanket over him with his arms out and tucked the blanket around his sides. I pulled the balloon from a floral arrangement and slid it into his hands adding a pop of color and super way to shout out that he is a BOY! This was mom’s favorite image in the gallery.” -Pamela Shay, 2nd Place
A picture-perfect moment! This sleepy baby boy looks adorable with his little balloon. Gifts like flowers and balloons make a great addition to an in-hospital photoshoot. You don’t have to worry about bringing any extra props from home for the session & you have a special way to remember all the gifts and well wishes sent by loved ones to welcome your new baby.
“Mom and dad were unsure about getting in photos, I am so glad they did! They are a beautiful family.” -Julia Dobosz, Honorable Mention
Congratulations to this beautiful family! We understand why many families don’t want to be in pictures in the hospital, but moments like these showcase exactly why we encourage families to participate. The first days pass by in a blur, and a fresh 48 session is the perfect moment to slow down, soak it in, and treasure their perfect newness.
Final Thoughts
Congratulations again to our April 2025 contest winners, and thank you to all the families who shared their precious moments with us this month! We are proud to serve so many families in hospitals across the country and look forward to celebrating more precious moments next month. It’s a special month because we’ll be hosting our hospital photo contest, as well as our 2nd quarter themed contest. The theme is “Best Swaddle” and we can’t wait to see the creative swaddling techniques our photographers use. We’ll also have the winning images from this quarter’s Bella Life contest.
