Vote Now: "Terri's Rose" entered for Professional Photographer magazine cover contest!

Finally, after only months of building up the courage to do this, I have entered a photo into the annual Professional Photographer Magazine cover contest! Leave it to me to wait until the last minute...all entries are due June 1!

But it's done. And "Terri's Rose," my top print seller, has been entered into the 2010 contest. Please click this link to vote for me! I appreciate your support. Wish me and Terri luck!

In addition to a magazine cover, winners will receive a host of amazing prizes including:

Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital Camera Kit with Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM AF Lens
Canon's update to the wildly popular full frame EOS 5D is here, and it's better than ever. The EOS 5D Mark II has a stunning 21.1-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor with DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a vast ISO Range of 100-6400, plus EOS technologies like Auto Lighting Optimizer and Peripheral Illumination Correction. It supports Live View shooting, Live View HD videos, and more. It can shoot up to 3.9 fps, has 9 AF points plus 6 AF assist points, a new 98% coverage viewfinder, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD and a rugged build. Full-frame shooters rejoice!
Retail Value: $3,299.95

Canon Powershot G11
Image quality that's better than ever. New 10.0 Megapixel sensor coupled with Canon's DIGIC 4 Image Processor designed as the High Sensitivity System for improved low light image performance. The PowerShot G11 features RAW mode for unlimited editing options, a 28mm wide-angle lens, and a 2.8-inch Vari-Angle PureColor System LCD. Add to that Canon's new High Sensitivity System and high-speed ISO for incredible image quality, and Canon's top-range compact digital camera is a truly groundbreaking successor.
Retail Value: $499.00

Breaking News: Vote to win this month's free photo session!

One lucky studio fan can win this month's free two hour photo session! All it will take is one vote to be eligible! Cast a $1 vote for my entry in the North America's Cutest Family Photo Contest, email me your receipt after you vote at photos@pictureyourworld.net and get your name into the drawing for the free shoot.

It's that easy!

The more times you vote, the more chances you have to win the session. For example, if you donate $5 (or five votes), your name goes into the hat five times, making it five times more likely that I will pull you name and you will win!

You have until April 7 at midnight MST to cast your vote for The Ryan Family in the 2010 Sandy Puc International Charity Model Search benefitting Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Foundation.



This family portrait contest entry has been accepted into the 2010 Sandy Puc International Charity Model Search for North America's Cutest Family!

But a free photo session isn't the only thing you could win! You could win a new car and I could win an amazing new camera!

Only the family with the most votes from each city will make it into the final round of voting for North America's Cutest Family!

Grand Prize winners in the contest will win:

First Place: A 2010 Hyundai Accent (metallic silver), 4 door sedan, automatic transmission, with air conditioning and valued at $15,460.00. A new Canon camera, a $50 gift certificate to J Crew and a limited edition numbered and signed photo art print from a renowned photographer.

Second Place: A new Canon camera and a limited edition numbered and signed photo art print from a renowned photographer

Third Place: A new Canon camera and a limited edition numbered and signed photo art print from a renowned photographer.

So vote now!

To vote go to the website, and click on the gallery link. The first page will show the top 3 families, click on the link at the bottom of the page to enter the gallery.

From here, you and those you know can search for The Ryan family in Denver. Once you click in the image, there is a blue button that says "Vote." Click here to vote!

Each vote is a dollar, and all proceeds benefit Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep. Remember, send me email confirming your voting receipt and you will be entered into this month's drawing for a free two hour photo session!

STILL NEED YOUR VOTES for North America's Cutest Family Contest

Thank you to all families who are participating in The 2010 International Charity Model Search! We appreciate your support of the Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Foundation.

Just a reminder ~ VOTING ENDS APRIL 8, 2010 at Midnight MDT!!
Remember, all proceeds from votes benefit NILMDTS. Help my studio, Picture Your World Photography, make it into the final round by voting for The Ryan Family for North America's Cutest Family!



This family portrait contest entry has been accepted into the 2010 Sandy Puc International Charity Model Search for North America's Cutest Family!

Here's the link to my client's entry.

Only the family with the most votes in each city will move into the final judging round. Here are the grand prizes:

First Place: A 2010 Hyundai Accent (metallic silver), 4 door sedan, automatic transmission, with air conditioning and valued at $15,460.00. A new Canon camera, a $50 gift certificate to J Crew and a limited edition numbered and signed photo art print from a renowned photographer.

Second Place: A new Canon camera and a limited edition numbered and signed photo art print from a renowned photographer

Third Place: A new Canon camera and a limited edition numbered and signed photo art print from a renowned photographer

Additionally, each city finalist will receive a photo art print by a renowned photographer.

To vote go to the website, and click on the gallery link. The first page will show the top 3 families, click on the link at the bottom of the page to enter the gallery.

From here, you and those you know can search for The Ryan Family in Denver. Once you click in the image, there is a blue button that says "Vote." Click here to vote!

Each vote is a dollar, and all proceeds benefit Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep. Please encourage your families and friends to vote for you!