As the calendar turns, we want to take a moment to say thank you and wish everyone a very Happy New Year. Looking back on 2025, we’re filled with gratitude for the people, places, and stories we had the privilege to capture. It was a year defined by creativity, collaboration, and more than a few memorable moments behind the lens.
In 2025, our work quite literally took us coast to coast. We traveled to the stunning Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay, California, capturing a four day corporate event providing imagery and video in a setting that never failed to inspire. Closer to home, we documented events for our friends at the Fairmont Hotel Chicago, blending atmosphere, energy, and detail into visuals that tell the story of each experience.
We continued to serve both commercial and residental real estate clients, providing photography and drone imagery that helps properties stand out in a competitive marketplace. We also captured marketing and event photography for TradeWind Services, our pro-bono charity of choice for 2025 and now 2026 – work that is especially meaningful to us and close to our hearts.
Throughout the year. we were honored to provide photography services for many wonderful organizations across the region, each with its own mission and message. One of the most rewarding parts of 2025 was photographing high school seniors, documenting an important chapter in their lives as they prepare to move on to what’s next. Being trusted with those moments is something we never take lightly.
We also provided magazine cover imagery which is always an honor and fun experience. Being selected and trusted to photograph such an important and impactful image is humbling. We love the challenge and look forward to our 2026 cover jobs.
Our Valparaiso studio stayed busy as well, producing product photography for a wide range of great brands, helping them showcase what they do best with clean, compelling imagery. And yes – we’ll admit it – being able to eat the donuts after one of our practice food product shoots was definitely a bonus. Some perks just can’t be ignored.
Speaking of things that are impossible to ignore, 2025 also marked the launch of our new digital magazine, Impossible to Ignore, a joint project with The Barbauld Agency. This publication brings together marketing strategy, professional imagery, industry perspectives, and real-world insights for businesses of all sizes—from startups refining their identity to established brands seeking new momentum. Our inaugural issue focused on “The Power of Collaboration, “highlighting how cross-industry partnerships elevate both events and marketing outcomes. We couldn’t be more excited about where this project is headed. View the magazine here: Impossible to Ignore
As we look ahead, we’re excited for what’s to come in 2026, including the next issue of Impossible to Ignore arriving in March/April, and another year of capturing memories of all kinds for our clients—both familiar faces and those we haven’t met yet.
From all of us at Bella Photography, we wish you a very Happy New Year. Thank you for being part of our journey, and we look forward to seeing you very soon.
