Children's Contest 2013- Bigger and Better!

A beauty contest? Really? in 2013? First a little history:

This is the 35th year for the contest. It all began in 1979 with 9 contestants and we called it the "Baby Beautiful Contest". The contestants weren't all babies and personality and expression were always more important than beauty, but we just liked the alliteration of "Baby Beautiful" so we stuck with it for a long time. The problem was, the name said that it was for babies and we were including children as old as 12! The name also said that it was a beauty contest when personality, expression, and a great story were what really counted. Now we include siblings, parents, and even great grandparents and because story telling is an important piece, art takes precedence over beauty. Sometimes the face doesn't even show.  

One of the winners was from the first year of the contest was in the studio recently with his new baby boy (how cool is that!) He is an awesome Daddy:

"Anyone could father a child, but a real man chooses to be a dad.” --J. Sterling

Why do we do this?
We do this to support Operation Backpack. Last year over $2,200 was raised to purchase school supplies for needy school children through entry fees, votes for People's Choice, and 10% from every order. That is a lot of school supplies!

We also love photographing children. Every child is unique and bursting with possibilities. These images tell the children that they are loved, that they are important, it is a small window into the person that they are becoming. It is important that they have beautiful professional photographs as part of their legacy.... a keepsake for the future and something meaningful for their families now.
 
New this year:

• You have a choice of two sessions: the Basic Session with one background for $35. There is no limit on the number of poses or number of family members included.The Signature Session is 2-3 backgrounds for $59 and can even include a combination of studio and outdoor. Both sessions include one entry in the contest.
• A free Facebook image is included with your entry in the contest!
• More Winners: We have added Best Traditional Portrait and Best Story Telling Portrait in addition to the Grand Prize which is the People's Choice Award. People's Choice is given to the portrait that earns the most "votes" or donations to Operation Backpack. The Best Traditional Portrait will be chosen based on expression by an independent panel of judges. The Best Story Telling Portrait will be chosen based on the story told by the image. Props and creativity are encouraged.
• Over $1,000 in Prizes! We will keep you updated as the prize list grows. Keep your eye on the Haugen's Galleri Facebook page.
• Awesome packages. You are going to love some of the new products we have this year!  Packages start at $199.
• The Easter Petting Zoo will be part of the contest this year. Schedule your time on Saturday, March 16 and have photographs taken with live animals: bunnies, lambs, and even a miniature horse.

How does the contest work?

1. Schedule your portrait session before April 13 by calling the studio - (503)838-5416 or email us today .

2. Schedule a consultation. If you have not been in to the studio before, we find it really helpful to meet with you to plan the session to make sure that your images are truly memorable. We will talk about clothing, backgrounds and possible props.

3. Arrive at the studio a few minutes early for your session with clothing (and props?) in hand. Don't stress. You will have time to dress your children (or undress them) and fuss with their hair. Let us worry about everything else! Get directions from Corvallis or Salem.

4. Schedule a selection appointment for a week after the session. This is very important. Without this appointment, you will not be eligible for the contest. This is when you will select an image to be entered in the contest and any images you want to purchase for yourself.

5. Voting. The Grand Prize is the  People's Choice award for the portrait that earns the most "votes". The votes are actually donations to Operation Backpack. Stuffing the ballot box is encouraged! The more donations, the more children are helped.

6. Awards Ceremony. This will take place sometime in early May. The time and place TBA.


Call before April 13 ~  503-838-5416