The Cute Kid started a photo contest, their 2008 Cute Kid Contest offers monthly winners cash and great prizes, and automatic entry into the “2008 CuteKid of the Year” Contest.

1. How to join the contest?

Three simple steps to join the contest quickly. Join the CuteKid first; upload photos with a step-by-step wizard; then you will be asked to join the contest finally.

2. What prize for winners?

There are five categories: Baby (birth - 12 months), Toddler (12 - 24 months), Preschooler (2 - 4 years), Big Kid (4 - 8 years), Pre-Teen (8 - 12 years).

Each category winner will receive some cash or prizes and entry into the year contest. And the year contest’s winner will get a large fund and an own website, and more.

3. How to take greate baby photos?

Babies are the most beautiful and lovely being, they owned the wonderful expressions and extravagant acts. Babies are the greatest subject of photographs the world over, They are cute, cuddly, unselfconscious and unpredictable.

So you can get a lot of great baby photos if you do. There are some tips to teach you how to take great baby photos, they are not only advantage for the cute kid contest and more.

a) Use natural lighting: If possible, try to take photos during the day when flash is not necessary. Bright light looks unnatural and washes out colors and facial features. Instead try capturing your subject out of direct sunlight, but turn on all the indoor lights to give a softer all round tone on your baby’s skin.

b) Make the same level of the child: This tip will make babies more comfortable and give you a better view of their features. The simple method is: call your friend hold on baby, or you can kneel down, so that you baby can see and react to your own expressions.

c) Get rid of distractions: Get rid of distractions in the picture when taking your pictures. Having too many people around can be distracting, anything that moves or makes noise should be turned off if possible.

d) Include other people: Try taking pictures of the baby with other people as well, including yourself. This can help to frame the baby or focus its attention. Try including a favourite toy or household item, which will make your photo tell a compelling story.

e) Be aware of all moods: Smiling babies are cute. But so are crying babies and pouting babies and messy babies and sleeping babies. You’ll be amazed at how truly beautiful they are in non-traditional picture taking situations.

The last, I would like to wish you every success in the Cute Kid Contest!

Note: The preceding was a paid review.