🏆 Celebrating Two Silver Awards at the 2025 Icon International Photography Awards

I am thrilled to share that two of my newborn portraits have received Silver Awards in the 2025 Icon International Photography Awards, an international competition recognizing artistic excellence in professional photography.

📌 Awarded in the Portrait Division | Newborn + Baby

These images were judged on technical skill, lighting, storytelling, newborn safety, and overall artistic merit and I couldn’t be prouder of the sweet babies and families who helped bring these visions to life. 💛

🎨 “A Masterpiece Begins” – Silver Award

This artwork represents the start of a brand-new story. A tiny masterpiece in the making. Every detail, from the creamy textures to the soft, dreamlike color palette, was created to symbolize inspiration and creativity beginning the moment a child enters the world.

💚 “Reverence” – Silver Award

Wrapped in deep emerald tones, this portrait highlights the beauty, strength, and peace of a new life. The simple elegance of this pose allows the baby’s expression and features to take center stage — a tender reminder of how awe-inspiring these early days truly are.

Why This Matters ✨

Newborn photography is so much more than cute images — it's ✔︎ High-level artistry ✔︎ Precise posing and safety training ✔︎ Lighting, styling, and detail perfection ✔︎ A deep respect for the tiny humans we photograph

Receiving recognition at an international level reinforces the care and dedication I pour into every session here at New Joy Photography.

Thank You 💛

To my clients: thank you for trusting me with your most important memories. Your little ones inspire the artwork behind every award.

If you're expecting and would love to document your baby’s first story with intentional, award-winning photography, I’d love to create something beautiful with you.

New Joy Photography specializes in newborn, maternity, baby, and family portraits in Gilmer, Texas, conveniently located near Longview, Tyler, Gladewater, and the greater East Texas region. If you’re searching for an award-winning newborn photographer near you, I’d love to document your growing family. 📲 Contact me to reserve your newborn session (Booking during pregnancy highly recommended!)