2011 Capture Your Babie Contest Rules & FAQs

Here's a sample image from what to expect....

Too bad this little man isn't eligible to enter the contest because I think he would win!!

2011 Capture Your Babie Contest Rules & FAQs

Even if you have participated before, please read below as some things have changed a little bit!!! I know it's long, but please bear with me :)

* The contest is open January 29-February 14, 2011

* Sessions must be booked and pre-paid online at http://capturethismoment.brownbookit.com.

* Contest is open for newborns to (and including) age 5.

* Judging will be by an independent panel of judges (not me!)

* Judges are asked to pick the "most expressive" babie. It's not the cutest kid contest.

* Sessions are booked in half hour increments with approximately 20 minutes of "on-camera" time. Some kids melt within 5 minutes so I go based on each situation. You can bring a clothing change as long as we can fit it in within 20 minutes. Feel free to arrive a few minutes early to change them into their clothes or if they're shy and need to a bit more time to warm up.

* You'll see 20 images per session.

* There is a flat entry fee of $15 per family which includes a slideshow emailed to you and one 5x7 print from the session.

* Images will be placed online this year for you to choose your contest entry and order additional portraits. There is no obligation to order any additional images. If you choose to do so, you'll have 72 hours after your images are posted to order. If you miss the deadline and they need to be re-uploaded, there will be a $50 re-upload fee.

* All orders must be completed by Wednesday, Feb. 16. Any contest images not selected by this date will be chosen by me, and any images not ordered will be discarded.

*Images ordered will be available for pickup at the reception (details/date/location to be determined in a few weeks). We are gearing for the reception to be in early March. If you need images for birthday gifts or prior to early March, please let me know and I'll do my best to get them out in time.

* All of the contest entries will be posted on Facebook for the public to vote. I will have model releases for everyone to sign. If you would prefer for the images not to be posted on Facebook (names will not be used), they simply won't be posted. The only images posted will be those with a signed written model release.

*Winners will be in 5 categories: newborn - 6 months; 7-18 months; 19-36 months; 37 months to age 5. The fifth category will be the image that gets the most "likes" on Facebook.

* For the first time, we are offering a CD of 8x10 resolution images. All 20 images will be bundled together and available for $250. If you pre-order the CD prior to your session, the price is $200. You can do that at the time you sign up. These images are unretouched, but are color corrected. (They'll look like what's on your slideshow.)

* Special pricing and online ordering applies to the "Capture Your Babie" contest only and NOT regular sessions.

Feel free to e-mail me at jodi@capturethismoment.com or call me at 757.566.3004 for any additional info!

Sign up now at http://capturethismoment.brownbookit.com

2011 Capture Your Babie Contest... How it all began...

After taking a hiatus last year (due to being sick during my pregnancy with our now 4 month old, Zachary), we are excited to launch our 4th annual Capture Your Babie Contest.

How it all began...

In 2007, having recently moved here from San Diego where I was used to photographing year round outdoors, I was bored out of my mind by the time February came around. I literally woke up one day with the idea of having a "Capture Your Babie" contest and expected 10 kids to come...3 being my own. We lived in a small townhouse and we painted our living/dining room walls crazy colors. I was shocked when 42 kids came to play. The next year, 62 came. And finally, in 2009, 122 kids came. Now, we have a bit more space in our studio. And I'm excited to paint some walls more crazy colors as well as some fun furniture pieces. January is our "get ready" month and we'll be posting some fun shots/video on Facebook of the process. Having 5 kids underfoot, I would describe my phase of life right now as a circus...and I love it! I won't bother with the ages or names...by the time January rolls around, I'm sure you'll be able to see them all on Facebook prep shots. And they'll probably be covered from head to toe with paint. And chances are, in Williamsburg, if you don't know us, you'll know someone who knows someone who knows someone who knows us!