Renowned region photographer Rick Bella has earned global recognition at the 2025 MUSE Photography Awards, winning Gold in the Commercial Photography/Corporate and Business category and Silver in Minimalist Photography/Silhouetted Moments. The competition drew over 4,000 entries from over 40 counties, establishing a global platform for emerging and established photographers and highlighting Bella’s outstanding talent.
His Gold-winning image, ‘Skilled Care,‘ captures surgeons in action at Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute in Chesterton, Indiana. The Barbauld Agency, Lakeshore’s marketing agency group, directed the shoot, which was used in a billboard campaign emphasizing expert orthopedic care ‘Close To Home.’
The winning images in the other categories were absolutely amazing. You may use this link to view all of the winning images at the MUSE webpage: https://musephotographyawards.com/winner.php
Bella’s Silver-winning shot, ‘Elegant Style,‘ was taken at the grand opening celebration of the Regent Hotel in Santa Monica Beach, California. Working for long-time client Kaleidoscope Vue Consulting, Bella caught the striking silhouette of a hotel manager against a backlit wall display, creating a minimalist yet powerful composition that Bella captured from across the lobby.
“I am humbled and honored to be recognized among so many talented photographers worldwide,” said Bella. “These awards inspire me to keep pushing my creative boundaries.”
A photographer since age 15, Bella first honed his craft with a Pentax K1000 film camera. After studying business at Indiana University and photography at the New York Institute of Photography, he and his wife, Jodi, established Bella Photography in Northwest Indiana, where they have served clients for over 25 years. Bella is also serving in his eighteenth year as an elected Town Councilman in his hometown of Merrillville, Indiana.
The MUSE Photography Awards celebrate photographers who push creative and technical boundaries across diverse categories, from fine art to commercial and editorial photography.
Find out more about Bella Photography at their website: www.bellaphotographs.com
Providing Corporate, Events, Real Estate, High School Seniors, Food & Beverage, and Product photography services.
Email: info@bellaphotographs.com
Do you have a tremendous award-winning image? Check out the MUSE Photography Awards at: www.musephotographyawards.com
The Barbauld Agency: www.barbauldagency.com
Kaleidoscope Vue Consulting: www.kaleidoscopevue.com
Regent Santa Monica:
www.ihg.com/regent/hotels/us/en/santa-monica/smooa/hoteldetail
Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute: www.LBJI.com