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Monday, December 21, 2009

Contest: Best Kids' Mini-Session Photo



As promised, we are going to have a very exciting contest!!! There are two prizes for the taking:

    (i) The parents of the child whose photo wins will receive 2 additional digital images of their choice from the mini session; and

    (ii) The "voter" who submits the most interesting comment in connection with the vote will receive $30 off his/her next photo session with Alice Sokoloff Photography (can be applied towards purchase of digital images as well).

Here are the rules:

    (a) Voting will take place in the comments section of this blog post. Only votes that display the name of the person voting will be considered.

    (b) Anyone can vote, but only once and only for one photo. :-) Please forward this contest to all your friends and family! The more participation that we have, the more fun this contest will be (and, frankly, if you forward to friends and family, chances are higher that your child will win!).

    (c) You don't have to vote for your own child! You probably will, if your child is featured, but that's not a requirement. You are voting for the best photo below, not the cutest child, as I think the latter would be offensive to the kids. The photos in the collage above are sometimes different from the photos that are in the contest, so please consider the photos below as you are voting.

    (d) When you vote, please don't just write the name of the child, but also a comment--the reason why you picked one photo over all others. Not only will this qualify you for the "best comment" prize, but it will also make this contest more fun for everyone. Your comment doesn't have to be an essay and it doesn't even have to be in complete sentences. But really, just tell me why you chose this photo and not another.

    (e) Voting will be open for 10 days, starting now! I will announce the winners in both categories on January 1st, 2010! The winner in the first category will be selected objectively--that is to say, the child whose photo receives the most votes on the blog wins, period. You will be able to track progress for yourselves by watching the comments on the blog. The winner in the second category will be selected subjectively--I am going to pick a comment that I like best (I am not looking for flattery, btw; just something that stands out, for whatever reason). So be creative, be outrageous, be original!

And here are the photos, in no particular order:

(1) Carolyn



(2) Alexa



(3) Addison



(4) Sima



(5) Antoine



(6) Xavier



(7) Jake



(8) Vika



(9) Mason



(10) Jenna



(11) Dylan



(12) Logan



(13) Sienna



(14) Arthur



(15) Kyra



(16) Courtney



(17) Zachary



(18) Anthony




Let the voting begin! I look forward to all your comments!

Until next time!
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Posted by Alice Sokoloff Photography at 11:48 PM
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47 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 22, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    I guess, I will be the first one to start the voting. As difficult as it was to pick, I have to cast my vote for No. 14 - Arthur. I think, in addition to Arthur being super cute (which all of these kids are), the photo captured the essence of late fall, its muted colors and emotions.
    Thank you for sharing these...

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  2. AnonymousDecember 22, 2009 at 9:27 PM

    Three, definitely three.

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  3. Alice Sokoloff PhotographyDecember 22, 2009 at 9:34 PM

    Thank you for your votes and comments so far. As a reminder: please keep in mind that only votes by registered users will be counted. In other words, your name needs to be on the vote, or we cannot count it. We simply cannot authenticate whether votes by "Anonymous" users are coming from the same or different users.

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  4. EnikoDecember 23, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    I vote for Alexa:) she is just too cute!!!!(#2)

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  5. UnknownDecember 23, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    It's SUPER HARD to pick one since ALL of THEM are Beautiful... But as for actual moment captured I would say #8 Vika - It's hard to look at this picture and not to smile back... Everything smiles on her face: her eyes, her lips, her nose, her cute cheeks :) :) :)

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  6. Aaliyah JoyDecember 23, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    i would have to vote for #15/kyra - she looks like she was made to be in pictures! i love the way that she's able to smile with her eyes -- her picture really draws you in! beautiful, simply beautiful!

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  7. AnonymousDecember 23, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    I vote for #15, she has a natural smile.
    Mrs. Carns
    Pleasanton, CA

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  8. Christina RDecember 23, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    I vote for Carolyn(#1). Look at that beautiful smile!

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  9. AnonymousDecember 23, 2009 at 1:54 PM

    I have to vote for #15 Kyra, wow what a beautiful girl, amazing smile.

    Regina
    Belmont, Ca.

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  10. AnonymousDecember 23, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    I would love to vote for #6 Xavier

    Pamela Westerlund
    Makakilo HA.

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  11. marthagwDecember 23, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    I'm placing my vote for Carolyn (#1).
    Happy Holidays!

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  12. AnonymousDecember 23, 2009 at 3:57 PM

    I vote for #6 Xavier. He brings so much energy and life to the photo. iloveit!!

    Steffany Ismaili
    Cherrypoint, NC

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  13. RitaDecember 23, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    My vote goes to Alexa #2! I love the Fall feel that surrounds her in the background and love her smiling eyes!

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  14. AnonymousDecember 23, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    I vote for #6...Xavier., he's gorgeous.,

    Dahlia Loibl
    Apia,
    SAMOA

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  15. AnonymousDecember 23, 2009 at 5:02 PM

    Im casting my vote for #6 Xavier, his EYE's are amazing :)

    Mele Tuita
    Union City, CA

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  16. UnknownDecember 23, 2009 at 5:04 PM

    I vote foe #6. The photo itself portrays a unique sense of innocence and it conveys a carefree attitude and angelic smile that only a child can offer. Definitely my Holiday pick.

    Fania Sipili

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  17. Iolanda SuamataiaDecember 23, 2009 at 6:32 PM

    All the pictures on here are beautiful but I vote for #6. He is soooooo handsome!!

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  18. AnonymousDecember 23, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    I vote for #6..photo's atmosphere is so innocent, warming and fun all at the same time.. plus he's so adorable!

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  19. AnonymousDecember 23, 2009 at 7:08 PM

    I vote #6 Xavier. love the action in the photo how hes not paying attention to the camera but to the leaves hes throwing up in the air. too cute.

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  20. Alice Sokoloff PhotographyDecember 23, 2009 at 7:11 PM

    All, please remember that while all comments are posted, "Anonymous" comments with no identifying information will not be counted when the votes are tallied!

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  21. AnonymousDecember 23, 2009 at 7:21 PM

    I vote for #6 Xavier.He is super cute and has the most beautiful blue eyes.

    Briggidda.Malone.
    Juneau,Alaska.

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  22. LFischerDecember 23, 2009 at 7:30 PM

    I like the first one of Carolyn. I like how the photograph captures her gentle smile and the glow of her brown eyes.

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  23. AnonymousDecember 23, 2009 at 7:32 PM

    All the photo's on here are lovely, but I definitely vote for # 6, Xavier..He's so ADORABLE...

    Elizabeth Godinet

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  24. AnonymousDecember 23, 2009 at 7:36 PM

    All the photos are beautiful...I vote for #6, XAVIER!!He truly captures the essence of being young and full of life. He is absolutely BEAUTIFUL :)

    Iolanda Suamatai'a
    Okinawa, Japan

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  25. AnonymousDecember 23, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    My pick would be be #6 Xavier
    This picture makes me smile


    Angelica Paul

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  26. AnonymousDecember 23, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    i vote for #6 Xavier...hes just soooo adorable

    Georgina Westerlund
    Auckland, New Zealand

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  27. Carey Ann ChunDecember 23, 2009 at 10:43 PM

    #6 Xavier... cute all around!

    Carey Ann Chun
    Waikele, HI

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  28. AnonymousDecember 23, 2009 at 11:13 PM

    Our vote is for #6) Xavier :)

    Tara & Justin Moors
    Pago Pago, American Samoa

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  29. AnonymousDecember 23, 2009 at 11:19 PM

    They are all beautiful. But I vote for Carolyn. The picture shows her natural beauty,simplicity, and innocence.

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  30. AnonymousDecember 23, 2009 at 11:46 PM

    I vote for #6 Xavier. He portrays exactly the innocence of a child and his energy is just vibrant.

    Verna Lagafuaina
    Phoenix, Arizona

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  31. AnonymousDecember 24, 2009 at 1:19 AM

    I vote for #6 Xavier. The atmosphere of it all is what captivates me..a child just having pure fun playing with something very simple as fall leaves..

    Grace Ieremia
    Hilo, HI

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  32. AnonymousDecember 24, 2009 at 8:26 AM

    Going for #6! He's beautiful as the presence of nature around him!


    laumanu vete
    EPA,CA

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  33. AnonymousDecember 24, 2009 at 9:29 PM

    To look at art, instructors tell you to imagine you are walking through that image and then describe what you feel as you walk through each and every portrait. I have walked through each and every beautiful photo but number 6 brings a feeling of nostalgia like no other photo. This is one that captures a moment in time.

    Emilene Helg
    Mountain View, CA

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  34. AnonymousDecember 24, 2009 at 11:01 PM

    Autumn is all about seasons changing and nothing symbolizes that change more powerful than leaves. Although every photo in this session is beautifully done, photo number 6 is what autumn is all about. Subtlety and dullness are not aspects of autumn. Autumn is vibrant and colorful. One can feel the crispness in the air when looking at this photo. Apprehension should be carelessly thrown into the wind as the leaves in this photo.

    Nase Lino
    Pago Pago, AS

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  35. AnonymousDecember 25, 2009 at 12:01 AM

    The lack of background brings out the radiant beauty and innocence of Carolyn; #1. I vote for #1.

    Charlene Wynn
    Fremont, CA

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  36. AnonymousDecember 25, 2009 at 1:39 PM

    i vote ALEXA.. she's adorable:)(#2)

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  37. Mother of 3 BoysDecember 25, 2009 at 11:34 PM

    I would like to vote for Logan #12. I love the beautiful contrasts of the green, yellow, and red leaves on the tree. And then his yellow shirt pops in the lower half of the picture and draws your eye into Logan.

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  38. AnonymousDecember 26, 2009 at 3:12 PM

    I vote for #6 Xavier. Absolutely stunning.

    Colleen Helg
    Pago Pago
    American Samoa 96799

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  39. carolineDecember 28, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    I vote for Arthur (14), I really like this picture

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  40. joelDecember 28, 2009 at 9:42 AM

    Antoine looks so cute and natural. I vote for him!

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  41. AnonymousDecember 28, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    Kathy says...
    I vote for Dylan #11 and Logan #12. Love the pictures and those are two of the cutest boys I have ever seen. Love them both can't decide which one.

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  42. Alice Sokoloff PhotographyDecember 29, 2009 at 9:49 PM

    I vote for Carolyn (1); She really have a beautiful and natural look; I am so very proud of her.

    Wilma Vaughn

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  43. Mandi ClarkeDecember 30, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    My vote is for #15 KYRA! She's gorgeous!

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  44. Lisa CadilloDecember 30, 2009 at 8:01 AM

    My vote goes for Kyra #15, Wow her smile makes your heart melt. What a beautiful young lady.

    Lisa Cadillo, San Francisco

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  45. S ROSSDecember 30, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    My vote goes to # 15 Kyra I think she is a beautiful lil girl

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  46. cierraDecember 30, 2009 at 2:40 PM

    #15 Kyra i love the look on her face it is so innocent what a beautiful little girl

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  47. Candy WindsorJanuary 15, 2010 at 2:36 PM

    My vote is for #16, she has big beautiful eyes (showing the reflection of someone in the backround).

    Candy Windsor

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