Here are the awards!{2009 children portraits}

Here are the awards for the most votes received in the Best child portrait of 2009 poll - congratulations to everyone whose children I met and photographed in 2009, for the unique blessing that your children are bringing to your lives!
I am happy to do my part in remembering these times for many many years to come!

First place:
"sisters"

The family of Cooper and Ryan will receive

* one of my Best of 2009 calendar (which features this entry and a few other of my 2009 child portraits)
* four marble coasters imprinted with the "sisters" image
* a mounted 11x7 print of the image, with a display easel
* two hours of photography (one session, to take place before Oct 1st, 2010) - a $200 value

Second place:
"joy"

The family of Bridget will receive

* one of my Best of 2009 calendar (which features this entry and a few other of my 2009 child portraits)
* four marble coasters imprinted with the "joy" image
* a mounted 5x7 print of the image, with a display easel
* one hour of photography (one session, to take place before May 1st, 2010)- a $100 value

Third place, a three-way tie!
"wistful"

The family of Oliver will receive

* one of my Best of 2009 calendar (which features this entry and a few other of my 2009 child portraits)
* four marble coasters imprinted with the "wisftul" image
* a mounted 5x7 print of the image, with a display easel
* complimetary admission to one of my limited edition photoshoots (such as "bright and funky" or "tutus and wings") or mini sessions of 2010 - a $50 value

Third place, a three-way tie!
"brand new"

The family of Talieh will receive

* one of my Best of 2009 calendar (which features this entry and a few other of my 2009 child portraits)
* four marble coasters imprinted with the "brand new" image
* a mounted 5x7 print of the image, with a display easel
* complimetary admission to one of my limited edition photoshoots (such as "bright and funky" or "tutus and wings") or mini sessions of 2010 - a $50 value


Third place, a three-way tie!
"pixie"

The family of Lucy will receive

* one of my Best of 2009 calendar (which features this entry and a few other of my 2009 child portraits)
* four marble coasters imprinted with the "pixie" image
* a mounted 5x7 print of the image, with a display easel
* complimetary admission to one of my limited edition photoshoots (such as "bright and funky" or "tutus and wings") or mini sessions of 2010 - a $50 value


Additionally, there will be honorable mentions for some of the other finalists (based on their votes, and the enthusiasm of their fan base ) -- I will contact those families via email.

Thanks again for voting, we had 300 votes in the poll!