Mommy Tip: Baby Photo Contests...

So many magazines out there have baby photo contests and the winner usually gets a photo shoot, cover or spread in the magazine, fantastic gift certificates to some of the contest sponsor's stores and a trip to wherever the photo shoot is being held. What mom could resist the chance at all this for a simple photo?! Since we're in prime photo contest season, here are some tips for a great photo entry...

1. Enter a smiling baby. They want to know that your baby will smile for the photo shoot.

2. Show your baby's face.

3. What's your baby's best feature, eyes? cheeks? smile? Play this part up in the photo.

4. Make sure you have good natural lighting.

5. Once you have a few photos ask friends which ones they like (you might be a little bias in picking a photo).

6. Don't submit a professional photo, they're never allowed in contests & judges can tell if you do!