Sean Watson Photography

The Inaugural True Life Awards!

February 29th, 2008 at 07:15pm Sean Watson

As I was looking through some amazing photographs from various lifestyle sessions this year. I noticed this abnormally large grin on my face. I realized that I must really enjoy shooting these sessions because I don’t normally smile at my computer! As I began exploring my ideas for future lifestyle sessions it hit me, not only am I going to shoot these in signature SWP style, but I will shoot the contest image with a similar look and feel of a high fashion model shoot in an outdoor setting! But wait, that’s only part of it! I have decided that it is time to start the True Life Awards (TLA) by SWP.

WHATS THE SCOOP?

Following the lifestyle session with each child, parents will choose their favorite high fashion image to enter into the contest. After all of the sessions have been completed, I will post the selected photos on a voting website where people can vote for their favorite photos. Once the website is live I will notify everyone of the link. You will then be able to forward the link to family and friends to vote as well.

WHEN IS THE CONTEST ?

Sessions will start May 19th and will end on July 31st. Sessions will be photographed Monday thru Friday. There will be very limited Saturday sessions and I will announce those dates soon. Voting will begin August 18, 2008 and end August 22, 2008. The winner will be announced August 25, 2008.

THE RULES –

Your child /children must be between 5 & 12 years of age.

Entrance fee must be paid in advance to reserve your session date.

Entry deadline is April 15th, 2008! Enter now to reserve your date!

Sessions will take place in Coeur d Alene, ID. For an additional fee of $50.00 you choose your location (within 25 miles of Coeur d Alene) .

PRIZES –

Will there be prizes? Of course! There will be a 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place! Why 4th place prize? Because I like to be different and even 4th place deserves something.

1st place winner will receive -

A Signature Family Lifestyle session with Sean Watson. An 8X12 20 page Graphistudio Italian made coffee table album. I will be submitting images from this session to Parenting, Parents and Family Fun magazines. That’s right, you also have the possibility to be published in a national magazine! Prize Value $2000.00

2nd place winner will receive -

A 20X24 gallery wrap canvas of your favorite image from the session. You will also receive a free entrance for next years True Life Awards . Prize Value $1000.00

3rd place winner will receive -

A signature life print (16X20 or smaller) of your favorite image from the session and 50% off next year’s entrance fee to the True Life Awards. Prize Value $500.00

4th place winner will receive –

An 8X10 life print and words of encouragement for next year’s True Life Awards! Prize Value priceless!

HOW DO I ENTER ?

2. You have three options for your entrance fee (session fee must be paid in full to reserve your date)

Life 1. $100.00 (per child) includes a 1hr session

 

Life 2. $150.00 (per child) includes a 1 hour session and $100 towards prints

 

Life 3. $300.00 (per child) includes a 1.5 hour session and $250.00 towards prints

 

1. You must email me at TLA@seanwatsonphoto.com with the following information;

Name – First & Last

Child’s name -

Phone #

Address

Social Security # Ha, just kidding

Your chosen entrance package

Oh, and if you have a picture of your little one please attach it. As people enter I will post the picture of each entrant on my blog!
If you know anyone who will be interested in entering the True Life Awards please pass this information along to them. Remember that you must enter by April 15, 2008 in order to be a part of the contest! I’m also open to other business who want to be involved in this contest. If you would like to donate to any of the prize categories please email me.

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