A PRINCESS’ BEST FRIEND : CHARLOTTE SY DIMBY DRESS & PET PORTRAIT CONTEST

To celebrate the arrival of Spring and our love of animals, we are thrilled to launch a new contest with the talented portrait artist Shari Ford.

Photograph your child in a Charlotte sy Dimby dress with her favourite pet or teddy bear/plush toy and get the chance to win a painting made from your photography.

Each participant will be able to receive personalized photography tips and advice on how to best picture their child straight from Shari. All you need to do is send an email to info@shariford.com or a message on Instagram.

THE WHY BEHIND THE CONTEST : 

Having celebrated the beauty of flowers and light in previous contests, this new challenge is a renewed opportunity to give thanks for another of our world’s precious gifts : animals.

Having had many beloved pets herself, Shari enjoys featuring them in her portraits. Animals (real or stuffed) are part of every princess’ childhood! Let’s highlight our cuddly friends!

WINNER’S GIFT :

The winner will receive a painting with the submitted photo as a reference. The impressionistic painting will be 20”x24” format or a comparable size, depending on the composition of the picture.

TIME FRAME :

The contest will run Saturday 30th of June 2024.

STEP BY STEP GUIDE :

Dress your child in her favorite Charlotte sy Dimby dress. It can be a dress from the current collection or a former one. 

Photograph her with her favourite pet. It can also be a stuffed animal : a teddy bear or plush toy.

Sitting captures are preferred and gentle smiles!

Take many photos to capture just the right pose! Don’t hesitate to contact Shari and Charlotte sy Dimby for advice on Instagram or by email at info@shariford.com or info@charlottesydimby.com

Submit your photos and text by posting it on Instagram and sending the high quality photos to info@charlottesydimby.com. You can make several entries or post just one photo

Tag and follow @sharifordportraits and @charlotte_sy_dimby.

If you do not have an Instagram account, you can subscribe by email. Please send to info@charlottesydimby.com or info@shariford.com

In the caption share about your pet/bear/plush toy.

PHOTOS TIPS : 

Photos should be taken with a camera, preferably with a telephoto or portrait lens to reduce distortion and improve image quality.

Look for moments of sweet interaction, whether holding, playing with or just sitting companionably!

Professional photos are accepted with the permission of the photographer, who will receive recognition for their work. You can also ask a friend with a good eye for photos.

For tips on how to best photography your child watch our videos

Please feel free to share about the challenge with all your friends and family.

DID YOU KNOW?

Beyond the joy of having a cuddly friend to play with, animals have a great number of benefits on children.

Proved by research here are a few of the many positive impacts they can bring : 

• A sense of responsibility : A pet requires food, water, daily walks, care... Involving little ones in the well being of the family’s animal is a great way to teach them the importance of commitment and engagement.

• Compassion and kindness : Receiving love and giving love to animals will help children to develop empathy and consideration with others.

• Loyalty : Animals are an excellent role model as they provide unconditional love to their owners.

• Better health : Exposure to animals is said to improve children’s immune system. Pets often encourage exercise and time outdoors too. It has also been proven that the mere act of stroking a pet can significantly reduce the level of stress hormones in the body.

Last but not least, they provide strong emotional support!

Read all about our previous collaborations with Shari Ford

To book your portrait session please send an email to info@shariford.com