It is January and you know what that means?  It means that is time for one of my favorite ‘business’ traditions –  Live Love Laugh Photo’s annual “Best of the Year” Contest!  This is my SIXTH year holding the contest (you can see Best of 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 and 2009) and every year clients tell me how much they love it.  I had over SEVENTY (!) sessions this year and took thousands pictures that I loved.  As you can imagine, selecting images for this contest was not easy (it was almost like having to choose a favorite child!) but eventually I was able to narrow them down to the top 30.   Now it is up to you to decide which image gets the title of the Image of the Year at Live Love Laugh Photos – and the grand prize that goes along with it:)

There will be THREE winners:

1) The image with the most votes wins (to vote use the poll below). The winner will receive a 16×24 gallery wrapped canvas of the winning image valued at $500.

2) The Runner up will receive a $250 gift certificate to be used towards a Simplicity or a Signature session in 2015.

3) One random voter will receive a winter mini session valued at $300 FOR FREE!  Just leave a comment on this post describing why YOU want to win a session and you will be entered in the drawing!  If you win, you can keep the session for yourself or give it away to a friend.

Bonus:

Everyone is a winner because if you book a new Simplicity or Signature Session while the contest is running (by January 29) you will receive a free gift valued at $150 with your order!  So if you are thinking about having a session with Live Love Laugh Photos anytime in 2015, NOW is a great time to book.

Please note:

• Voting will run for two weeks – from now till the end of day Wednesday, January 29
• I will announce the winners on my blog on Thursday, January 30
• Please keep things fair – one vote per household – IP addresses will be monitored
• I reserve the right to disqualify entries or terminate/modify contest if necessary

And now, without further ado, I present to you my favorite images of 2014!   Check out the finalists, cast your vote (using radio buttons below all images) and leave a comment for the free session drawing.

Image1: Party of Five

Image 2: Here is looking at you, kid!

Image 3:  Miss Freckles 

Image 4: Love Monster

Image 5: Up, Up and Away!

Image 6: Loved 

Image 7: First Family Portrait

Image 8: Newborn Smiles

Image 9: Miss Adorable

Image 10: Framed 

Image 11: Dynamic Duo

Image 12: Sunset 

Image 13: Mommy and Me

Image 14: Daddy-Pillow

Image 15: Laughter 

Image 16: Mommy’s Little Boy

Image 17: Flowers for Our Lady

Image 18: Fall Colors

Image 19: Waiting for Baby L.

Image 20: Sea of Daisies 

Image 21: Holiday Magic 

Image 22: Playtime

Image 23: A Hug from Mom

Image 24: Tickle Fight

Image 25: Fall Bouquet 

Image 26: Sisters

Image 27:  Sweet

Image 28: Urban Playground

Image 29: On the Farm

Image 30: Sisterly Hug