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Blog Contest 2017 photo of the year

It’s time for my 10th annual photo contest!  I had the hardest time selecting my favorite images from the past 12 months.  In 2017 I had 214 families in front of my camera!  Clients, if you don’t see one of your images in this list, please know that I have loved every session this year and I enlisted the help of my two daughters to narrow down my list.

When I opened in 2007 I could never have dreamed that I would photograph over 900 families from all over New Jersey and NYC at my beautiful studio in Ridgewood and outdoors.  I am so grateful to all of you! It means the world to me when clients tell me that they have recognized my work hanging on the walls of their friends’ homes.  I try very hard to maintain a very clean, classic and timeless style. I avoid elaborate props or photoshop effects because I want my images to stand the test of time and look beautiful on your wall for MANY years to come. The focus in my images is always on your beautiful children and family as you can see by the finalists below!

There will be four winners!

(1) The client whose image has the most votes will receive a complimentary 11 x 14 gallery mount of either the image from this contest or an image of their choice from an upcoming 2018 session.  Scroll down to cast your vote AFTER the last image.

(2) The 2nd place winner will receive a $100 gift certificate to put towards a session in 2018.

(3 and 4) Leave a comment on this blog post (scroll down under the last image).  TWO comments will be selected at random and the two people who submitted the comment will receive a FREE Mini Session!!  The winners may either keep the prize for themselves or gift to a friend.  The Mini Session will be at my studio in Ridgewood on a weekday between January and May 1 2018 and you will receive 3  5×7 mini mounts.

for winner #3 and #4, one comment per person but you can earn a second entry by sharing the link to the contest on your facebook wall.  Just come back and post a second comment.

 

Voting will begin NOW and end on January 11th at 8pm EST.
IP addresses will be monitored – only 1 vote per person
Results will not be visible on the poll and I will announce the winner on January 11th after 8pm

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  • Amanda LopezJanuary 5, 2018 - 9:02 pm
  • JakeJanuary 5, 2018 - 9:06 pm

    Good jobReplyCancel

  • Christine LJanuary 5, 2018 - 9:07 pm

    Another great group of pictures!ReplyCancel

  • Christine LJanuary 5, 2018 - 9:08 pm

    second comment for sharing 😉ReplyCancel

  • AllisonJanuary 5, 2018 - 9:18 pm

    Voting for beautiful #25!ReplyCancel

  • BarbJanuary 5, 2018 - 9:18 pm

    Number #25 has my vote! So beautiful and angelic.ReplyCancel

  • AmiJanuary 5, 2018 - 9:26 pm

    Beautiful pictures!ReplyCancel

  • MegJanuary 5, 2018 - 9:28 pm

    Number 11 has my vote! What a precious picture 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Stephanie SternbergJanuary 5, 2018 - 9:29 pm

    Photo #21 is something I will treasure forever! It is the first thing people notice when they enter our home and perfectly captures the happiness of our family of 3 🙂 Christie – I don’t know how you do it – but capturing my son (who was 3 months old at the time of this shoot) smiling on cue is nothing short of amazing!ReplyCancel

  • Robyn L.January 5, 2018 - 9:31 pm

    Christie, they’re all so beautiful in their own way which is why we chose you to capture such a special time in our lives! Happy New Year and many blessings to you and your family.ReplyCancel

  • rosa riottoJanuary 5, 2018 - 9:35 pm

    #9 is the winner!ReplyCancel

  • rosa riottoJanuary 5, 2018 - 9:36 pm

    Just realized #22 is really cute too!!! I’ll have to vote twiceReplyCancel

  • BrianneJanuary 5, 2018 - 9:38 pm

    Great workReplyCancel

  • BarbJanuary 5, 2018 - 9:38 pm

    Christie always captures the beauty in all pictures. Congrats to all!ReplyCancel

  • ErikaJanuary 5, 2018 - 9:40 pm

    Beautiful pictures!!ReplyCancel

  • ErikaJanuary 5, 2018 - 9:40 pm

    Love all of these photos!ReplyCancel

  • Stephanie CarvajalJanuary 5, 2018 - 9:41 pm

    Number 7 is absolutely stunning! <3ReplyCancel

  • Samanth GoldsackJanuary 5, 2018 - 9:46 pm

    Love my Rita!!ReplyCancel

  • Andrew GroverJanuary 5, 2018 - 9:49 pm

    Number 11 is so cute!!!ReplyCancel

  • Stephanie CohnJanuary 5, 2018 - 9:50 pm

    What beautiful photos!ReplyCancel

  • Sally GroverJanuary 5, 2018 - 9:56 pm

    Love all of your photos, but #11 is my most favorite!! Thanks!!ReplyCancel

  • FilomenaJanuary 5, 2018 - 9:59 pm

    Pretty photosReplyCancel

  • SharonJanuary 5, 2018 - 10:01 pm

    What an adorable picture!!!!ReplyCancel

  • AmyJanuary 5, 2018 - 10:07 pm
  • Jessica MenzellaJanuary 5, 2018 - 10:22 pm

    Love ALL of these images but #13 is my favorite!! Our beautiful little girl with her Nana & Papa 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Alexandra AriasJanuary 5, 2018 - 10:32 pm

    All the pictures are so beautiful!! I picked No. 5 because it shows the bond between a father and his son and the baby’s smile is so genuine like the good times they must spend together 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Alexandra AriasJanuary 5, 2018 - 10:34 pm

    I love all the pictures!! I picked no. 5 because it shows the bond between a father and his son, and the baby’s smile is so genuine like the good times they must spend together 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Sally GroverJanuary 5, 2018 - 10:35 pm

    All the photos are wonderful, but #11 has my vote….sooo sweet!!ReplyCancel

  • JasJanuary 5, 2018 - 10:36 pm
  • LieselJanuary 5, 2018 - 10:40 pm

    28 🙂 #believeGenevieve

    (They are all incredible)ReplyCancel

    • Meredith CrawfordJanuary 6, 2018 - 4:18 am

      #28 #believegenevieveReplyCancel

    • Tina MazanJanuary 6, 2018 - 1:26 pm

      I voted #28
      Stunning child !!!ReplyCancel

    • Michael PhelpsJanuary 6, 2018 - 2:46 pm
  • MiaJanuary 5, 2018 - 10:49 pm

    I vote for #25! Beautiful work!ReplyCancel

  • EricaJanuary 5, 2018 - 10:50 pm

    Love #28 I #BelieveGenevieveReplyCancel

    • Tanya KaflinskiJanuary 6, 2018 - 2:01 am

      #28 ❤️ReplyCancel

  • NancyJanuary 5, 2018 - 10:51 pm

    #25 is beautifulReplyCancel

  • Supriya KapurJanuary 5, 2018 - 10:52 pm
  • DaniJanuary 5, 2018 - 10:57 pm

    #28 #believegenevieveReplyCancel

  • Jenny D DalyJanuary 5, 2018 - 10:57 pm

    It’s hard to choose, they are all so great. You are so talented Christie! #34 gets my vote 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Nitu SawhneyJanuary 5, 2018 - 11:38 pm
  • Valerie DiPiazza'January 5, 2018 - 11:41 pm

    Precious pictureReplyCancel

  • CmartinezJanuary 5, 2018 - 11:43 pm

    #25! The lighting is superb. She looks like an angel. God bless!ReplyCancel

  • Jesika petruckJanuary 5, 2018 - 11:57 pm

    #28 #believegeniveiveReplyCancel

  • Cindy krejcikJanuary 6, 2018 - 12:02 am

    Voted for #25♥️ Beautiful!!ReplyCancel

  • TiffanyJanuary 6, 2018 - 12:03 am

    Voted for #28 #BelieveGenevieve❤️💟❤️ReplyCancel

  • Liz DeMariaJanuary 6, 2018 - 12:08 am

    I voted for beautiful Genevieve!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa DixonJanuary 6, 2018 - 12:14 am

    I vote for # 28ReplyCancel

  • KellyJanuary 6, 2018 - 12:19 am

    💗 #28
    #believegenevieveReplyCancel

  • StephanieJanuary 6, 2018 - 12:24 am

    #25 So sweet and beautiful!!ReplyCancel

  • Susan MeierJanuary 6, 2018 - 12:35 am

    #13 melts my heart…….nothing more precious than a Granddaughter with her Nana and Papa ❤️ReplyCancel

  • JayJanuary 6, 2018 - 12:38 am

    #15 is my favoriteReplyCancel

  • Ellen BarberaJanuary 6, 2018 - 1:08 am

    #35 omg just to adorable!!!!! That face!ReplyCancel

  • ElizabethJanuary 6, 2018 - 1:21 am

    They are all so beautiful. My favorite is #7.ReplyCancel

  • Casey cummingsJanuary 6, 2018 - 1:29 am

    Beautiful pictures! #30 is my favorite!ReplyCancel

  • JillJanuary 6, 2018 - 1:36 am

    #BelieveGenevieveReplyCancel

  • Karen AckertJanuary 6, 2018 - 1:36 am

    All your photos are lovely. You have a way of capturing great expression. Love the newborns and #11 is my favorite. What a sweet picture!ReplyCancel

  • AdrianaJanuary 6, 2018 - 1:40 am

    Beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • AlbieJanuary 6, 2018 - 1:49 am

    #21!!!!! Great looking family 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Suzanne MaxwellJanuary 6, 2018 - 1:57 am

    Super talented! #25 gorgeous 💗ReplyCancel

  • FranciscaJanuary 6, 2018 - 2:06 am

    Love all the pictures. My fav #7 👶🏻👩🏻ReplyCancel

  • NancuJanuary 6, 2018 - 2:12 am

    #28 – #believegenevieve 💕ReplyCancel

  • KerryJanuary 6, 2018 - 2:21 am

    #28 ❤😍ReplyCancel

  • TammyJanuary 6, 2018 - 2:36 am
  • LAura kibalaJanuary 6, 2018 - 2:41 am

    #30 is adorable!ReplyCancel

  • KristineJanuary 6, 2018 - 2:44 am

    They’re all gorgeous photos. We’re honored that our babies are included. Thank you!ReplyCancel

  • NancyJanuary 6, 2018 - 2:45 am

    Handsome PatrickReplyCancel

  • Joleen DiMaggioJanuary 6, 2018 - 2:48 am

    Beautiful Pictures!!ReplyCancel

  • CourtneyJanuary 6, 2018 - 2:48 am

    #28. #believegenevieve❤️ReplyCancel

  • Rebekah ChanJanuary 6, 2018 - 3:25 am

    #28 #believegeniveiveReplyCancel

  • MegJanuary 6, 2018 - 3:52 am

    Second comment for sharing on my page 😉 Number 11 is just the cutest and you captured the sweetest photograph of our little guy! Thank you!ReplyCancel

  • Michele FedeJanuary 6, 2018 - 4:06 am

    #30 So handsomeReplyCancel

  • ChrisJanuary 6, 2018 - 4:20 am
  • HallieJanuary 6, 2018 - 5:35 am

    Not just one, but two adorable bundles in #15!!!ReplyCancel

  • KamyJanuary 6, 2018 - 6:28 am

    So handsome!ReplyCancel

  • KamyJanuary 6, 2018 - 6:29 am

    #30 is the winner!ReplyCancel

  • KamyJanuary 6, 2018 - 6:30 am

    I voted for the most handsome #30!ReplyCancel

  • KevinJanuary 6, 2018 - 10:16 am

    Yay #28!
    #believegenevieveReplyCancel

  • JaimeJanuary 6, 2018 - 11:37 am

    So many beautiful pictures.. but my favorite was 25. good luck to all!!ReplyCancel

  • SherryJanuary 6, 2018 - 11:38 am
  • LouiseJanuary 6, 2018 - 12:36 pm

    It is lovely to scroll through these pictures. All are so wonderful. But my vote has to go to # 28 Genevieve. It shows the inner child and the woman she will become.
    Thank you.ReplyCancel

  • peter diamondJanuary 6, 2018 - 12:45 pm

    two are twice as cute #15ReplyCancel

  • Dawn DiamondJanuary 6, 2018 - 1:56 pm

    #15 Our wonderful grand babies that become more awesome with each day! All the photos are awesome!ReplyCancel

  • Janet PurdyJanuary 6, 2018 - 2:07 pm

    #30 Patrick is adorable. He has two younger brothers and they get their good looks from their older brother!ReplyCancel

  • Christina HinksJanuary 6, 2018 - 2:12 pm

    #28. #believegeniveiveReplyCancel

  • JeriJanuary 6, 2018 - 2:14 pm

    Beautiful! Capturing an angel on such a special occasion.ReplyCancel

  • BillJanuary 6, 2018 - 2:26 pm

    All so beautiful, but # 28 is my favoriteReplyCancel

  • Brett KrasnoveJanuary 6, 2018 - 3:07 pm

    Number 28!ReplyCancel

  • LornaJanuary 6, 2018 - 4:28 pm

    Peter is a great subject:) Love his picture!ReplyCancel

  • Laurie DiGiacomoJanuary 6, 2018 - 4:35 pm

    All beautiful photos, but #25 is just the sweetest!ReplyCancel

  • Margo SchneiderJanuary 6, 2018 - 5:28 pm

    Love the pic of the Sternbergs! SweetnessReplyCancel

  • Claudia Febres KerrJanuary 6, 2018 - 6:05 pm

    Special memories are created with such beautiful images! Great Photography!ReplyCancel

  • Erica ZigelmanJanuary 6, 2018 - 7:29 pm

    #25 is the best and needs to win hands down. However they are all beautiful. Congrats to allReplyCancel

  • Amrit GrewalJanuary 6, 2018 - 8:21 pm
  • Amrit GrewalJanuary 6, 2018 - 8:21 pm
  • Erica VaritesJanuary 6, 2018 - 10:14 pm

    Wish all of my students were as cute as #30!ReplyCancel

  • BarbaraJanuary 6, 2018 - 10:28 pm

    Such beautiful photos, especially number 11, what a sweet photo!ReplyCancel

  • Stacey P.January 6, 2018 - 10:54 pm

    Love this pictureReplyCancel

  • MarkJanuary 6, 2018 - 11:40 pm

    A happy baby hat looks happyReplyCancel

  • MarcieJanuary 6, 2018 - 11:43 pm
  • Marcie leboJanuary 6, 2018 - 11:44 pm
  • TraceyJanuary 6, 2018 - 11:47 pm

    #5 is a loveable cutieReplyCancel

  • LisaJanuary 7, 2018 - 12:04 am

    I LOVE #5ReplyCancel

  • RobertJanuary 7, 2018 - 12:58 am

    No. 28! #believegenevieveReplyCancel

  • DeborahJanuary 7, 2018 - 2:54 am

    beautifulReplyCancel

  • Fredy marroquinJanuary 7, 2018 - 3:06 am

    #5. Is the best ❤️❤️👍👍👍💯💯💯ReplyCancel

  • Lorraine KrausJanuary 7, 2018 - 3:15 am

    All great shots…I voted for Jacob! Thanks!ReplyCancel

  • Michelle P.January 7, 2018 - 3:48 am

    I LOVE #5 … what a SUPER cutie pie!!!ReplyCancel

  • Robyn LeaderJanuary 7, 2018 - 4:55 am

    Great photo!ReplyCancel

  • GeorgeJanuary 7, 2018 - 5:24 am

    I love #25..my granddaughter.ReplyCancel

  • Evelyn FriedmanJanuary 7, 2018 - 7:06 am

    Congratulations. All this pictures are wonderful, but number 30 has my heart and my vote!ReplyCancel

  • sheri houghtonJanuary 7, 2018 - 11:15 am

    Cute picture. Personality shows through.ReplyCancel

  • MariaJanuary 7, 2018 - 12:33 pm

    #30 hands down!!!ReplyCancel

  • JoAnnJanuary 7, 2018 - 12:46 pm

    #30 Patrick, he is adorable!ReplyCancel

  • Lauren GJanuary 7, 2018 - 1:58 pm

    Beautiful photos… 11, 5, and 20 are my favesReplyCancel

  • Jennifer Knight MajlatonJanuary 7, 2018 - 5:16 pm

    #28 #believeGenevieveReplyCancel

  • MelissaJanuary 7, 2018 - 5:26 pm

    Beautiful photos! So honored you included our baby girl, #36.ReplyCancel

  • Pat LalkaJanuary 7, 2018 - 6:42 pm

    #36 has my vote. Thanks for including our beautiful granddaughter!ReplyCancel

  • Rick LalkaJanuary 7, 2018 - 6:56 pm

    Beautiful Blue eyes!
    Willa
    I love you. I too.
    Pa

    Thanks ChristieReplyCancel

  • Karl BisbeeJanuary 8, 2018 - 3:11 am
  • denise garciaJanuary 8, 2018 - 3:30 am

    SUCE BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN BUT THE BES ON IS25ReplyCancel

  • Diane Yurack McTigueJanuary 8, 2018 - 5:59 am

    So talented!ReplyCancel

  • Rosemary o’ConnellJanuary 8, 2018 - 6:16 pm

    You know I love your photographs! ❤️ReplyCancel

  • NicoleJanuary 8, 2018 - 6:20 pm

    Beautiful Photos!ReplyCancel

  • ChrisJanuary 8, 2018 - 7:14 pm

    #1 Flying or sleeping, I just can’t tell. What an angel. and that hair, love it!ReplyCancel

  • Monica L SteinJanuary 8, 2018 - 9:03 pm

    Love you little cousin!!ReplyCancel

  • RobertJanuary 8, 2018 - 9:30 pm

    #6 looks like a nice guy, he has my voteReplyCancel

  • LaurenJanuary 9, 2018 - 2:14 pm

    I love that you got the newborn and the big bro to smile in #26!!ReplyCancel

  • Megn RoederJanuary 9, 2018 - 3:23 pm

    #4 is adorable…sleeping and smiling. Dreaming baby. Would love to be entered for the Valentine’s Day mini session contest for 3 bambinos! Thank you.ReplyCancel

  • NinaJanuary 9, 2018 - 4:20 pm

    You did some gorgeous work this past year, you are by far the best Bergen County Baby photographer!ReplyCancel

  • Jessie HajdinakJanuary 9, 2018 - 6:35 pm

    #7, 14, 18, & 23 are my favs! Gorgeous work 💙ReplyCancel

  • Marisa CarrJanuary 9, 2018 - 7:01 pm

    They are all gorgeous, but I love number 4! What a sweetie.ReplyCancel

  • JenJanuary 9, 2018 - 7:25 pm

    Beautiful as alway Christie!!!❤ReplyCancel

  • melissaJanuary 9, 2018 - 8:33 pm

    #30 is adorable!ReplyCancel

  • KatjaJanuary 9, 2018 - 9:35 pm

    Love Jen’s 4 boys!ReplyCancel

  • KatjaJanuary 9, 2018 - 9:37 pm

    Shared on my wall, still love #33ReplyCancel

  • AmandaJanuary 10, 2018 - 2:14 am

    Darling photos!ReplyCancel

  • Joanna MohneyJanuary 10, 2018 - 3:23 am

    I vote for #31 beautiful family of 4! Great photography!ReplyCancel

  • Joanna MohneyJanuary 10, 2018 - 3:28 am

    I have shared this link onto my Facebook wallReplyCancel

  • AnastasiaJanuary 10, 2018 - 6:46 pm

    What a wonderful opportunity to your clients in Bergen County! You are no doubt the best baby photographer here and anyone would be lucky to win! Good luck to all!ReplyCancel

  • KristiJanuary 10, 2018 - 6:52 pm

    You are amazing Christie! Another year of gorgeous images. Wow!ReplyCancel

  • AlexJanuary 10, 2018 - 8:59 pm

    I don’t blame your for not being able to choose! Bergen County has an amazing baby photographer on their hands! Congrats to the winning family!ReplyCancel

  • Donna sardoJanuary 11, 2018 - 12:04 am

    Once again you have put my heart’s desire on your amazing blog. Love those beautiful girls in # 32.ReplyCancel

  • Rebecca TrumbullJanuary 11, 2018 - 1:35 am

    New Jersey has such a sweet photographer to offer this great giveaway! I adore all of the baby photos! I had a hard time picking!ReplyCancel

  • AmyJanuary 11, 2018 - 2:47 am

    #16. Wow those blue eyes!ReplyCancel

  • RobJanuary 12, 2018 - 1:05 am

    Voting for #36!ReplyCancel

Christie Adams Photography

Bergen County NJ baby children & family photographer