Calgary's Cutest Christmas Kid Contest Closed!{Calgary Photo Contest}

(Say that title 5 times fast!)
Thanks so much for everyone who sent in their cute Christmas Kids! I know have to compile all the pictures and send them to the 'panel'. I should have the finalists up on the blog by the end of this weekend. Stay tuned!
Also, there weren't enough nominations in the 4 and up age group, so I'm combining them all into one contest. Still with 6 finalists.

Thanks again everyone!

Contest Time! {Calgary's Cutest Christmas Kid}

I am starting 2010 off with a contest!
I want to find the cutest Christmas kid in Calgary! The winner(s) will receive a $650 Photography package, including a free sitting ($125 value) and 12 full resolution files on disk ($525 value). I will be giving away one prize for each of the following categories:
Newborn - 3 years old
4 years & up

Details:
This is in no way scientific. I will be accepting pictures until January 5th at 8pm. At that time, I will post 'the Panel's'* 6 favourite images in each category. At that time, I will post them all to the blog and the public gets to vote. I will post the voting rules at that time.
*The panel is myself, my husband, our close family and friends. We aren't experts in 'cuteness' but we're close.

Rules:
-You can only enter one picture of each kid. Please don't confuse me.
-The picture must be a snapshot taken by you, not a professional photograph.
-The picture must be of the child, in a Christmasy setting or doing something Christmasy from this Christmas (2009).
-The child must live in Calgary.
-The picture will be put on my blog, for the world to see. You must be okay with that.
-The contest will only take place if I receive at least 12 pictures in each category...so tell your friends.
-Sorry, this contest is not open to my relatives or past Shannon Hilton Photography clients. You guys all know you would win hands down. : )

Instructions:
-email me a picture (shannonhiltonphotography@gmail.com)
-title the email with your child's first and last name (I won't post last names on the blog).
-email your friends to head to the blog (email them this addy: http://shannonhiltonphotography.blogspot.com/) to enter their kids too!

Wecome to the Blog!

Welcome to the Blog, and to Shannon Hilton Photography! This is an exciting new venture for me and I can't wait to share all my favourite images here.
Shannon Hilton Photography is officially 'opening for business' November 16, 2009. At that time, I hope to have my studio fully operational (but will also be able for location shoots).
I hope to have my new website up ASAP, but whatever it looks like, it is here: www.shannonhiltonphotography.com. It will look WAY more cool in a month or so!
Until this time, I am offering deep discounts on my sitting fees and print/digital file prices. I am currently portfolio building, and this is a perfect time to book a sitting. I offer custom creations and cards, perfect for Christmas gifts and family Christmas cards.
I would also like to take this time to introduce my referral system. As most of my business comes from word of mouth, I would like to reward the people who spread the word! For every customer you refer to me, I will offer you 50% off your next sitting. Refer 2 customers, and get a free sitting!