Tips For Taking The Perfect Picture To Enter Into The Gerber Baby Contest

By Peter Howard


Since 1928 the Gerber Baby has personified early childhood health, optimism, and innocence. The company still conducts searches to find infants and toddlers that represent their values. The chosen participant receives a cash award and the chance to appear in advertisements. If you are interested in entering your child in the latest Gerber baby contest, here are some simple tips for making a good impression.

One of the biggest mistakes parents make is not reading the fine print. The rules and regulations are clearly printed everywhere the search is advertised. Before you spend time photographing and applying, you need to make sure your child meets the qualifications. Not following the directions will probably result in your entry being thrown out.

One of the principal concepts of the search is to find a naturally appealing child. This means that you can't hire a professional photographer to set up an elaborate photo shoot and then send in the results of the session. The company isn't looking for pictures that have been computer enhanced either. Only children between the ages of a day and forty-eight months are eligible.

Don't make the mistake of thinking that a little blush and lip gloss will make your infant more attractive to the judges. They have probably seen thousand of pictures of children made up, and none of those ever win. Depending on the age of your youngster, catching a natural smile always makes a better picture. Infants may not cooperate, but toddlers can certainly be caught in a moment of enjoyment and pleasure.

Even though the judges don't want professional photographs, they do need good pictures with adequate lighting. If the photos are too dark, they won't be able to distinguish the features you find so appealing in your youngster. If the photos have too much light, the same features will become blurred and washed out. You have to use some judgement when you are selecting your best photos to enter the contest.

Taking pictures outside is one way to get good light, and to get interesting photographs. If your child is old enough, taking photos in the midst of flowers, with a pet, or with a toy can be very effective. This is a great way to add extra color to your pictures, which will make them more interesting.

Getting the perfect picture probably won't happen right away. You should keep your camera handy. The best pictures are sometimes the most spontaneous. There are cameras that have active child settings, and if you are lucky enough to have one, you might get a great picture even with your youngster on the move.

Winning a contest like this is a long shot, but that's okay. You will have a great time interacting with your youngster and experimenting with lighting and different camera settings. You might even end up with an amazing photo proudly displayed over the fireplace.




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