We’re over halfway through 2026 already. We wrapped up another quarter with the end of June which means we have our quarterly theme and our Bella Life contests in addition to our regular monthly entries. As always, our hospital photographers received a special theme for the 2nd quarter. This year’s theme was best swaddle. Without further ado, let’s get to the winners!
Now that you’ve seen the winners, get to know a bit more about the moments behind the photos with some of the photographers who captured these great images.
Bella Baby June 2026
“As first time parents, Mason’s mom and dad were so excited to capture these new memories together. Watching them get emotional throughout the session was such a sweet reminder of how special these early days are. They brought along a Peter Rabbit plush, which was Mason’s nursery theme, and it made the sweetest addition to his newborn pictures. They especially loved this image because it captures not only Mason’s peaceful little personality but it will also be a meaningful keepsake.”
-Sarah Rutter, 1st Place
“Big sister was star of the show & she let everyone know. She wanted to be in all the pictures, so I got a few of the baby lol. I love when siblings participate, its makes the session so much more special.”
-Shannon Fowler, 2nd Place
No words can quite capture the magic of the first days in the hospital with your new baby, thankfully there are pictures to help you remember it all. These pictures beautifully capture some of the most important parts of the newborn experience for these families. From a treasured part of your baby’s nursery theme to the first photo your oldest gets to take as a big sister, Bella Baby is proud to capture moments like these for families across the country. Congratulations again to our winners! Thank you for sharing your talent with us, but more importantly with the families you photograph.
Bella Baby Best Swaddle
“I just love every thing about this image. His spiky hair, his cute little smirk and the twisted, wrapped swaddle.”
-SueAnn Sisco, 1st Place
“Moms were both so sweet! Baby’s name in utero was “Tootsie” so they had this hat made before she was born. We were able to use it for a few of the shots which was so fun!”
-Angie Garthwaite, Honorable Mention
One of the best things about styling newborn photos is creative swaddling. If you’ve followed our contests for a while, you’ve probably seen this theme come up a time or two, but we just can’t help it. We love seeing the swaddle artistry in action. This quarter’s winners brought a bit of flair to some traditional swaddling styles while still keeping the focus on their precious newborn subjects. Congratulations again to our winners, and happy swaddling!
Bella Life 2nd Quarter
“Mom and I planned this birthday scene before the session. As soon as the candle was lit, their little one was completely fascinated by the flame while Mom and Dad surrounded him with smiles. It was a beautiful milestone and such a joy to capture.”
-Karen Qian, 1st Place
While Bella Baby photographers capture the joys of the newborn days, Bella Life photographers get to see all the special moments that happen in the years to come. Our photographers love capturing beautiful milestones, like this little one’s birthday celebration, and turning every day into precious memories for every stage of life. It doesn’t have to be a big milestone to make a photo-worthy event. Contact us to book a session and preserve the moments you’ll cherish for years to come. (Serving limited areas, call for more information.)
Final thoughts
Whether we’re capturing newborn photos, special events, or everyday moments, one thing that unites us all is the joy of preserving family stories through photography. Our photographers are proud to serve families across the country, and we are just as proud to celebrate their work. Congratulations again to all of this month’s winners! We can’t wait to see what you capture next.
