Do you think you have a cute baby aged 4-12 months? Do you think they could win a photo contest? Would you like a FREE photo session? Read on….
I am always looking for some new images to use in my future marketing and I always love to expand my baby photography business (they are just so cute to photograph). The whole thing goes like this:
- All sessions will be done on weekdays between Sept 25 – Oct 24 2017
- You bring your Baby (ages 4 – 12 months ) to my baby-friendly home studio located in Pontypool. Located just 20 minutes from Peterborough, Lindsay, Port Perry or Bowmanville. You can check the exact location on the Contact Page. The address is also listed at the bottom of every page of the website.
- Once here, I will treat you to approximately a 45 minute, stress free photo session with your baby. There is absolutely NO COST to you.
- All sessions will be photographed on a hi-key white backdrop.
- Approximately 1-2 weeks after your session, I will have you back to the studio for a viewing session where I will show you 20+ fully finished images from the photo session. You just need to pick out your favourite and you will receive a FREE 8×10 print of it. This image you choose will be your contest entry. There is absolutely NO COST to you! You DO NOT have to purchase a single thing at the viewing, the 8×10 is absolutely free with my thanks!
- In case you should want more images, additional prints may be purchased at 25% off of our regular pricing at the time of the viewing session. If you choose to order later, prices will revert to normal.
- On or about Nov 3rd, 2017 ( or once all the proofing sessions are completed) I will post an album on my Facebook page ( Facebook.com/ThoughtfulImpressions) that will contain everyone’s chosen image.
- Get your friends & family to “like” your child’s photo on my facebook page. (unless they would rather like someone else’s photo 😉 ) Facebook likes will count for 25% of the total vote. The likes do need to be on the photo on my Thoughtful Impressions page for them to be counted (if there are likes on a shared photo, I won’t be able to count them). I recommend that you tag yourself in the photo rather than share it on your own timeline as this can sometimes lead to “likes” not showing up. There is no need for voters to “like” my Thoughtful Impressions facebook page, only if they want to.
- At 9pm on Nov 10th, the Facebook likes will be tallied. Any likes received after this time will not be counted as votes.
- Images will also be voted on by an independent panel which will count for 75% of the final vote.
- Winners will be announced on my Facebook page in the afternoon of Nov 13, 2017 .
- The 1st place winner will receive a $300 Photo Session Certificate, 2nd place will receive a $100 Certificate and 3rd place each receive a $50 certificate. These certificates can be applied towards prints, canvas gallery wraps, another session, etc. and are good for 90 days from the date of winning.
- ***Please keep in mind, the number of “likes” a photo gets on Facebook only counts as 25% of the final vote with the other 75% coming from outside Facebook. Just because a photo has more “likes” Facebook does not mean it will be the overall winner. All votes from the panel are based on their own personal judging criteria. It is done this way to make it more fair to those that have less of a “social network” on Facebook. ***
So what’s the catch – there’s always a catch in the fine print right? Here it is: I want to use these images in my future marketing & promotion. What does that mean? Well, quite simply, it means I may use an image of your child as a sample in the studio, as a picture on our business card / brochure or flyer, a sample on my website or maybe some marketing mailing. Your child will not be identified in any way and I won’t sell the images to anyone. Even if you aren’t a top 3 winner, I may still use your child’s photo. You just need to fill out a form giving me permission to use the photos. That’s it!
- This offer will be limited to no more than 20 babies! As I have had several “no-shows” in the past, please do not ask for a session if you are not 100% committed. Someone else misses out (as they could have taken your spot) on a chance to enter if you just decide not to show up.
- Due to limited openings, if you entered the spring contest, you aren’t eligible to enter this one.
- To reserve your spot, just TEXT me at 705.772.7702 or you can email me at baby-contest@thoughtful-impressions.ca . I will forward a link to a special booking calendar to find out available dates and book your session.
I look forward to meeting all of you! Don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions.
Darren.
