The BIG SMILE Mission

PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION FOR 6 - 14 YEAR OLDS

Ok kids – so I know we’re all stuck at home at the moment because of this poopy virus. How are you getting on? Do you fancy a challenge?   How about a bit of photography? You could win an Ellie J Photography studio family portrait session with photos included for your family once this virus has gone away and we are all out and about again. The world can be a worrying place at times, so I want you to join me on a special mission. You can photograph anything you want, but it has to be something or someone that will make us SMILE and spread a little happiness. Now don’t just run off and photograph your X-Box, I want you to think about this! As this is all about fun, I’m not going to be too strict about composition and focus (boring technical stuff), just give it some thought, try to be original and try to make the photo look nice and not too blurry. When you’re done, get an adult to send your photo to me on Facebook Messenger along with your name, age and a message explaining why you think your photograph will make us smile.  My Facebook address is www.Facebook.com/EllieJPhotos Start your message “This photo makes" or "These photos make me smile because……........”
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My daughter took these photos of our dog Riley.  These photos make me smile because....well Riley just smiles and laughs all by himself!
VERY IMPORTANT!!!  Make sure your mum/dad or guardian is happy for you to enter this competition.  Please be careful when you are taking your photograph, ask before borrowing someone's camera or phone and most of all don't do anything that could hurt yourself or anyone else (pets included!).  This includes obeying the Government's advice at the moment about social distancing (mum and dad will explain if you're not sure about that).

Rules are at the bottom (get an adult to read them, they are boring). Good luck!  I look forward to smiling at your photos!

Closing date is Thursday 30th April 2020 so make sure you get your photos to me before then!

Lorraine.

The Boring Rules (make sure mum/dad or your guardian reads these!)

APPLICABLE TO EVERY ENTRY

This competition is free to enter with no obligation to purchase. 

Children must be aged 6 - 14 years to enter and the submitted photograph must have been taken by them.

Children must be supervised by a responsible adult to ensure safety when taking part in this competition.

The winner will receive an 'e' voucher for a family studio portrait session for up to 7 people (pet dogs welcome) at the Ellie J Photography studio in Fillongley, near Coventry.  The winner will also receive ten high resolution digital files from their session, finished in both colour and black and white (20 images total) plus a mobile gallery app of their images.  The voucher will be valid for one year from the time the studio has re-opened following the current Coronavirus Pandemic.  This one year cannot be extended.

There will be no cash or other alternative to the prize offered and prizes are not transferable.  The portrait session will take place once the current Coronavirus pandemic has passed and it is safe to do so.

Entries should be sent via Facebook Messenger to Ellie J Photography  no other format can be accepted.

Maximum of three entries per child

By entering this competition, parents/guardians and the child taking the photograph agree that the image and child's name may be shared on Ellie J Photography’s social media

The Judge’s decision is final

This competition is open to anyone in the UK however, the prize is a studio session at the Ellie J Photography studio based in Warwickshire so please bear this in mind 😊

We cannot accept any responsibility for any damage, loss, injury or disappointment suffered by anyone entering this competition.

Closing Date - Thursday 30th April 2020 Winner will be notified via Facebook Messenger and announced on our Facebook and Instagram pages.