Sunday, October 29, 2017

Tips Enhancing Your Child's Chances In 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.

It might be tempting to add some makeup to your baby's cheeks or lips, but you should avoid doing anything like this. The company is looking for a naturally healthy child, not one that is artificially enhanced. It may be difficult to catch a tiny infant smiling, and the company has chosen infants in the past, but older children will have a better chance of consideration if they look as though they are enjoying the photo shoot.

The judges might not allow professional photography, but the photos that get to the finals will show children in good light. You don't have to go out and buy klieg lights, but sitting your child near a sunny window can be effective. Dark or murky pictures aren't going to allow the judges to really see what the child looks like, and too much light will just wash out all your child's beautiful features.

One of the easiest ways to capture your child in good light is by taking pictures out of doors. The addition of flower beds, trees, vegetables, and lakes can make excellent backgrounds, and give your photos the extra boost of color you were looking for. These may some of the best pictures you end up with.

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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