How It Works Entering our photo contest is quite simple.  We have two photo contest options for you to enter.  The General Photo Contest and The Monthly Special Category Photo Contest. GENERAL PHOTO CONTEST Our General photo contest is our Main Contest.   Children between the ages of 0-5 years of age are eligible to enter contests.   The cost of the General Photo Contest is $9.95. A winner is chosen every three months   The schedule is as follows: January - March - 1st Quarter - Winner Announced in April April - June - 2nd Quarter - Winner Announced in July July - September - 3rd Quarter - Winner Announced in October October-December - 4th Quarter - Winner Announced in January MONTHLY CATEGORY PHOTO CONTEST These contests will be themed and will change every month.  View our Upcoming Contests Page for more information.  Prices will vary. WINNERS Winners will be notified within 7 days of the contests end.  The winners photos and names will be posted in our Winners Section  and/or homepage until the following set of winners are announced. Winners will have 30 days to claim their prize after notification, otherwise the prize is forfeit.  Prizes will consist of cash, gift certificates and other prizes of our choice. ENTERING CONTEST Applicants can enter online or by mail.  We accept all major credit cards, Paypal (no Paypal Account Required) and money orders.  We can accept e-checks through Paypal but not by mail.  Applications that are paid through e-checks will not be processed until the e-check clears. If you enter by mail, please send the printed out application, payment and photos all together to avoid delays in your application process.  Mail-in entries must also send a SASE (Self Addressed Stamped Envelope) in order for pictures to be returned.  If you do not send in a SASE, your photos will not be returned to you. PHOTOS Each applicant can mail in up to 3 photos for each category for judging.  We recommend reading our Photo Submission Suggestions in order to maximize your chances of winning.  Ideal pictures sizes should be larger than a wallet, but no larger than a 5x7.  Professional portraits are welcome.  Winners photos may be kept for advertising purposes. JUDGING Winners will be chosen in 2 steps.  Judges will determine the Top 5 qualifiers and then the public votes will decide the final winners.  The top 3 vote getters will be placed.  Voters can only vote once.  Voting tampering will result in disqualification or loss of the invalid votes cast.  Our judges will range from women's groups to church groups.  Our judges are not trained professionals or model scouts- they are everyday people, like you and I.  We feel that everyone has a chance at winning with judges that have no alterior motives or are biased in any way.   Ready To Win?!!! Enter Today!!!           Copyright 2007 My Adorable Smile Baby Photo Contest.  All Rights Reserved.