Expert Tips for Winning Kids Photo Contests
Many contests include a photogenic competition and you should definitely take advantage of this. Because? Because the judges will see your daughter’s picture before the pageant begins, it will be the first opportunity for the pageant judges to get a good look at your daughter, up close and personal. Because the contest photo is so important, most parents choose to have the photos taken by professional contest photographers.
With high-gloss photos, numerous photos are taken of your child while she has her makeup and hair done. You and the photographer choose a couple of the best photos, and these are enhanced to create a perfect image. The eyes generally become larger and their natural color may lighten. Tabs are also added. The lips become fuller, and the shape of the face may even change a bit. The skin is made to look flawless and every hair is in its place in the final product. With glossy photos, some photographers have supplies your child can use for the shoot. If not, or if you want more options, bring headbands, feathers, hats, fringe, jewelry, beads, or other embellishments.
Don’t worry too much about clothes. Only the upper part of the shoulders and the face are seen in the final results. Indeed, often only a piece of cloth is wrapped around the girl’s chest for a photo shoot. Just about anything bright and colorful will work. Candid shots are becoming more popular in contests and are usually taken by a professional photographer as well. These can be full body shots or head shots.
Popular themes for natural runway photo outfits include cowgirl, country, punk, and vintage. Some girls prefer to dress up in gowns and take photos while holding flowers. Many nature pageant photos are taken outdoors and some include props. These may include an old pickup truck, a rustic fence, a pond or lake, an old building, or train tracks. For whatever reason, train tracks have become very popular as backgrounds.
Generally speaking, the more creative the image, the higher your score. Photos are graded on originality, natural beauty, and quality. Classic black and white photos can also be used for contest photography, in both the candid and gloss photography categories. Of course, with these types of photos, you won’t have to worry about bright colors.
Instead, choose solid colors or fabrics with bold patterns. A good idea is to try a little of both in the photo shoot. Later, you will have more looks to choose from. If you’re serious about contests and want to be truly competitive, don’t skimp on contest photos. Keep your photos fresh and up-to-date.
Find a photographer who has experience shooting contest-only photos and see examples of their work before you hire them. If you don’t know enough about what judges typically look for in contest photos, don’t be afraid to seek advice from the entire contest world to select a winning photographer.