A: Newborn to Grade 5!\u00a0 We have 4 different age categories based on year of birth:
Category A: born 2024-2025
Category B: born 2022-2023
Category C: born 2019-2021
Category D: born 2014-2018<\/p>\n
Q: What does it cost to enter?<\/strong> Q: Can I book an appointment?<\/strong> Q: How long is the session?<\/strong> Q: Will I be able to purchase the digital images?<\/strong> You will also be able to purchase prints and photo gift items at special pricing.<\/p>\n Q: Can I have my children’s photos taken together?<\/strong> Q: Should we bring props?<\/strong> Q: What should my child wear?<\/strong> Q: How is this contest judged?<\/strong> Q: What are the prizes?<\/strong> Q: How are parents involved in the session?<\/strong> **Please note that Cell Phone photos and video are not allowed in the studio.**<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.photoexpressions.ca\/portraits\/booking\/cutest-kid-photo-contest-31st-annual\/” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Book your appointment…” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”34px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#aa1a17″ background_layout=”dark” hover_enabled=”0″ button_text_size_tablet=”34px” button_text_size_phone=”34px” button_text_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Mark your calendar… the 2025, 31st Annual “Cutest Little Kid” Photo Contest runs: April 1-10!\u00a0What ages qualify?A: Newborn to Grade 5!\u00a0 We have 4 different age categories based on year of birth:Category A: born 2024-2025Category B: born 2022-2023Category C: born 2019-2021Category D: born 2014-2018 Q: What does it cost to enter?A: Entry is $14.95 plus […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":2,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n Q: What ages qualify?<\/strong>\nA: Newborn to Grade 5!\u00a0 We have 4 different age categories based on year of birth:\nCategory A: born 2019-2020\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0
A: Entry is $14.95 plus tax per child, with $1 from every entry going\u00a0 to the Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation\u00a0 <\/a>for the prenatal ward.<\/p>\n
A: Yes! You can book your appointment here…<\/a><\/p>\n
A: Until we get some great photos of your child, so time will vary with each child, to a maximum of 8 minutes.\u00a0 Note this is a contest and not a full studio portrait session.<\/p>\n
A: Yes, this is a popular choice. You have the option to purchase:
\u2022 the top 4 images as prints, along with digital files of those 4 images, or
\u2022 the top 4 images as prints, along with all digital files.<\/p>\n
A: This is an individual contest, so each child is taken separately.\u00a0 We are more than happy to photograph your children together during a regular Portrait Studio session.<\/p>\n
A: If you want to! We will have props as well.<\/p>\n
A: Whatever they are COMFORTABLE in.\u00a0 We will get great photos whether they are dressed in regular clothes or a costume as long as your child is comfortable.\u00a0 An itchy uncomfortable outfit, will show in the portraits. Note that reds and whites will look particularly good with this setting.<\/p>\n
A: We have a panel of judges (usually at least 10+) who will judge the contest. Remember this is about more than the contest, it is a great way to get some gorgeous photos of your child. There are prizes for each age category and an overall winner for the Cute Kid that gets the most overall points.<\/p>\n
We have some great prizes from our kid friendly sponsors: Angelic Voices<\/a>, Easy Daysies<\/a>, Monkey Business Kids Boutiqu<\/a>e, MyGym<\/a> and of course from us, Photo Expressions.<\/a>\u00a0 Each of these businesses are wonderful for kids!<\/p>\n
A: If necessary, for your child’s safety and comfort, the photographer may ask you to be involved in the session. Please follow the photographer’s instruction as it is important to allow the photographer to work with each child independently, to capture their personality and expression. Our photographers are experts at what they do!<\/p>\nMark your calendar... the 2020 26th Annual Cutest Kid Photo Contest runs:<\/h2>\n
February 25th - March 7th!<\/h2>\n
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\nCategory B: born 2017-2018\nCategory C: born 2014-2016\nCategory D: born 2009-2013<\/p>\nPlease note: our test models happened to be boys this year, but this contest is open to boys and girls.\n\nQ: What does it cost to enter?<\/strong>\nA: Entry is $9.95 plus tax per child, with $1 from every entry going\u00a0 to the Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation\u00a0 <\/a>for the prenatal ward.\n\nQ: Do I have to book an appointment?<\/strong>\nA: No, this contest is on a drop in basis from 9:30-4:30.\u00a0 Please note that there will be times that are busier than others, so you may have to wait.\u00a0 If your child needs to go for a walk or you need to come back, your registration form will stay in the queue, and we will just keep checking if you are back. There are no photo sessions on Sunday as we are closed on Sundays.\n\nQ: How long is the session?<\/strong>\nA: Until we get some great photos of your child, so time will vary with each child.\u00a0 Note this is a contest and not a full studio portrait session.\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/photoexpressions.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DSC_2675_-8x121-1-200x300.jpg\")
Q: Will I be able to purchase a DVD with all of the images on it?<\/strong>\nA:Yes, this is a popular choice. You will be able to purchase ALL of the printable images of your child on a DVD or the standard 4 images on a DVD. You will also be able to purchase prints and photo gift items at special pricing.\n\nQ: Can I have my children's photos taken together?<\/strong>\nA: This is an individual contest, so each child is taken separately.\u00a0 We are more than happy to photograph your children together during a regular Portrait Studio session.\n\nQ: What should my child wear?<\/strong>\nA: Whatever they are COMFORTABLE in.\u00a0 We will get great photos whether they are dressed in regular clothes or a costume as long as your child is comfortable.\u00a0 An itchy uncomfortable outfit, will show in the portraits.\u00a0 Think nautical wear - jeans and t-shirts, shorts, khakis, red, navy, blue, yellow and white. One of our great sponsors, Monkey Business Kids Boutique in Maple Ridge<\/a> has some great nautical wear outfits for kids.\u00a0 Check them out! We do have a few props available - all \"nautical\" related and child friendly.\u00a0 Feel free to bring your own props for your child. Your child must be dressed and\u00a0 ready to go when your turn is called. Please note that your child's shoes need to be removed before they have their photo taken. Here is a pinterest board we created to give you a few ideas.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a>\n\nQ: How is this contest judged?![\"\"](\"https:\/\/photoexpressions.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DSC_2355_-8x121-1-200x300.jpg\")
<\/strong>\nA: We have a panel of judges (usually at least 10+) who will judge the contest.\u00a0\u00a0 Remember this is about more than the contest, it is a great way to get some gorgeous photos of your child. There are prizes for each age category and an overall winner for the Cute Kid that gets the most overall points.\n\nQ: What are the prizes?<\/strong>\nWe have some great prizes from our kid friendly sponsors: Angelic Voices<\/a>, Easy Daysies<\/a>, Monkey Business Kids Boutiqu<\/a>e, The Village Toy Shop<\/a> and of course from us, Photo Expressions.<\/a>\u00a0 Each of these businesses are wonderful for kids!\n\nQ: How are parents involved in the session?<\/strong>\nA: If necessary, for your child's safety and comfort, the photographer may ask you to be involved in the session. Please follow the photographer's instruction as it is important to allow the photographer to work with each child independently, to capture their personality and expression. Our photographers are experts at what they do!\n\n**Please note that Cell Phone photos and video are not allowed in the studio.**<\/strong><\/span>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/photoexpressions.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/12x18-print-w-1024x683.jpg\")
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