"Sharing" Blog Contest

As many of you know, my website has a portfolio section divided up into categories. One of my favorites is the “Sharing” section. This section is jam packed full of people “Sharing” their lives with each other. Relationships are vital to life here on earth. The way we love and treat one another speaks volumes to those around us. Some recent events have had me contemplating how uncertain tomorrow really is, and how much we each should treasure the gift of today. It seemed only fitting to theme my blog contest accordingly. This year I want you all to send in images of the relationships in your life. Images with cameras or phones are both welcome. I’ve included some images taken with my phone to get your ideas stirring. There are, however, some restrictions… so read carefully. 

1. No professional portraits may be submitted, these must be snapshots!

2. All submissions must have been taken sometime after December 31, 2009. (my goal is to encourage everyone to take recent photos of the relationships most dear to them)

3.All entries must be of YOU and your loved one(s). That’s right, if you’re submitting the image, you must be in the photograph. I prefer to have faces visible, but will accept an image if you are recognizable. If it’s just your foot in the corner, it doesn’t count! :D

4. Subjects in your entry must be people you care about. (parents, spouses, children, friends etc) You and your car don’t count… no matter how much you love your car!

5. Only one entry per household.

6.All entries must be received by Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at 10:00 p.m. Email them to me at allison@thornton-photography.com

Once I receive at least 5 entries I will post them on my blog. Then I encourage you to email all your friends and family and have them vote for your entry. Voting will be the same as last year. In order to vote, you must send me an email via the contact form of my website specifying which image you’d like to vote for. Voting will close after 7 days and winners will be announced shortly after.

Prizes will include a free “Sharing” portrait session, a 16x20 wall portrait, discounted sessions and other prints or print credits!

So start snapping images of yourself with those you love, and digging through your iPhone photos, recent picture files, or camera cards. I can’t wait to see all the wonderful entries! Here are some of the favorites I’ve pulled off my phone.