What is the Christina Baltazar Photography

Image of The Year Contest?


We at Christina Baltazar Photography have selected one AMAZING image from each of our portrait sessions during 2025.

YOU as an audience will vote on your favorite photograph below.

The winners get to take home amazing prizes!

 

 

ROUND 1

How Do I Vote for an Image?


Voting for Round 1 is easy and takes place right here on this page.

  1. First, scroll down to the image you want to vote for.
  2. *Note the image number and name.
  3. At the bottom of this page is a form to fill out. Click the button below to go to the form. There is a button here, and half-way through the images on this page.
  4. Fill out the form and select the Image # you would like to win.
  5. Press Send.

That's it!

 

See Who Made Round 2

Round1 Voting is CLOSED. Click the Button Above to See Who Made Round 2.

 

What Are the Prizes?


This year’s Image of the Year contest is about celebrating meaningful moments with thoughtful, tangible gifts. Each prize is designed to honor the image itself, the family behind it, and the season it represents.

 

 

1st Place:

The image selected as Image of the Year will receive:
  • Mounted 11x14 fine art print of the winning image
  • $100 one-hour massage gift card from Richelle's Relaxation Retreat
  • $50 Pad Thai Lemoore Gift Card (their curry is 🔥)


 

 

2nd Place:  

The second-place image will receive:


  • Matted 8x10 fine art print of the selected image
  • $50 Pad Thai Lemoore Gift Card


 

 

3rd Place:  

The third-place image will receive:


                    (toward a 6ft pickup garland)

 

 

How Can I Win?

 

 

First off, share this with as many friends and family as you can. The more people you have a part of this contest the better your chances are. Sharing on Facebook and emailing friends and family will greatly help.


We will be posting about it on Instagram as well and families that post and invite their friends to go vote for them do the best.

 

 

The Rules.


  • There will be 3 Rounds.
  • Round 1 will be from 01/ 06/26 to 01/08/2026 and will take place on the website.
  • Only 1 vote per person for Round 1
  • After the 1st round, we will narrow down the images down to 15 images that will move on to Round 2 based on the top votes.
  • Round 2 will be from 01/09/2026 to 01/12/2026 and take place on Facebook.
  • After the 2nd round, we will narrow down the images down to 5 images that will move on to Round 3 based on the top votes.
  • Round 3 will be from 01/13/2026 to 01/16/2026 and take place on Instagram.
  • Prizes will go to 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place. Best of Luck!

 

Dramatic maternity portrait coastal scene with waves crashing against dark rocks on a moody beach at sunset. Central Valley Maternity

1) Alexis - Maternity

Family enjoying a relaxed afternoon together on a sandy beach with rolling hills in the background. Fresno Family Photography

2) Maria - Family

Woman in ethereal floral gown with embroidered flowers and sheer overlay poses among blooming cherry blossoms, holding her newborn baby.

3) Richelle - Newborn

Newborn baby wrapped in white swaddle with pink floral backdrop and delicate lace headband sleeps peacefully. Fresno Newborn Photography

4) Felicia - Newborn

Black and white silhouette of family members standing together in an artistic portrait composition. Fresno Family Photography

5) Beysdorf - Daddy & Me

A baby making various playful facial expressions in a series of black and white portraits. Fresno Baby Photography

6) Nico - Baby Milestone

People enjoying a sunny day together while sitting in a wildflower meadow with tall yellow grass. Fresno Family Photography

7) Danielle - Wildflowers

A family in red shirts poses together on fallen logs and rocks during an outdoor photo session at sunset. Fresno Family Photography

8) Danica - Family

Family sitting together on grassy slope during golden hour autumn photoshoot in park. Fresno Family Photography

9) Marisa - Family

Adorable baby wearing a beige vest and white shirt smiles while sitting outdoors with autumn colors in background. Fresno Family Photography

10) Singh - Family

Maternity photo session featuring an elegant black turtleneck dress against a dark dramatic background. Fresno Maternity Photography

11) Felicia - Maternity

Expectant woman in flowing mauve dress poses outdoors among wildflowers and greenery in natural setting. Fresno Newborn Photography

12) Valerie - Maternity

A newborn baby sleeps peacefully in white swaddle wrap surrounded by delicate yellow flowers. Fresno Newborn Photography

13) Elena - Newborn

Artistic maternity photo series showing flowing sage fabric dress against neutral backdrop. Fresno Maternity Photography

14) Karina - Maternity

Black and white newborn portrait series showing intimate moments. Fresno Newborn Photography

15) Chandana - Newborn

Newborn baby sleeping peacefully in soft white swaddle blanket on light green background. Fresno Newborn Photography

16) Karina - Newborn

A dramatic newborn photo session shows a baby being gently cradled in artistic poses. Fresno Newborn Photography

17) Nico - Newborn

A backlit professional newborn photograph of a baby being delicately held in his parents' hands. Fresno Newborn Photography

18) Max - Newborn

A newborn baby sleeps peacefully in a rustic woven wreath adorned with purple and pink flowers against a soft gray backdrop. Fresno Newborn

19) Ariana - Newborn

Peaceful newborn baby sleeping on soft white blanket during professional photography session. Fresno Newborn Photography

20) Levon - Newborn

Newborn baby sleeping peacefully in floral wrap with burgundy backdrop in professional photography setup. Fresno Newborn Photography

21) Jacqueline - Newborn

Newborn baby sleeping peacefully on soft purple blankets in a professional photography session. Fresno Newborn Photography

22) Valerie - Newborn

A black and white artistic photograph showing twin babies being held in their parent's hands. Fresno Newborn Photography

23) Brooke - Twin Newborn

A sleeping newborn baby rests peacefully against a dark background in a series of artistic portrait photographs. Fresno Newborn Photography

24) Baby A - Newborn

Artistic maternity photo series showing flowing white fabric against grey studio backdrop. Fresno Maternity Photography

25) Daisy - Maternity

See Who Made Round 2

Round 1 voting is closed. Click the button above to see who made it to Round 2!

A minimalist newborn photography photo showing a sleeping baby wrapped in white fabric against a light background. Fresno newborn photos

26) Brandt - Newborn

A group poses with two golden retriever dogs on a sandy path surrounded by trees during golden hour. Fresno Family Photography

27) Juli - Family

A family shares a tender moment together on a dirt path surrounded by lush trees at sunset. Fresno Family Photography

28) Danielle - Fall Family

A family enjoying a casual outdoor photo session in a natural setting with greenery and trees. Fresno Family Photography

29) Lisa - Fall Family

Family portrait session at sunset in a golden field with autumn colors. Fresno Family Photography

30) Emily - Extended Fall Family

A group walks together on a dirt path through a sunlit wooded area during golden hour. Fresno Family Photography

31) Jennifer - Fall Family

A dreamy maternity portrait features a woman in a white gown draped with a pearl-studded veil against a grey backdrop. Fresno Maternity

32) Elena - Maternity

People walking together through a sunlit park on an autumn day, holding hands in a connected line formation. Fresno Family Photography

33) W. Family

Peaceful newborn photography series featuring baby wrapped in white on light background. Fresno Newborn Photographer

34) Sara D. - Newborn

Elegant portrait featuring a woman in a flowing teal tulle gown against a neutral background. Women's Beauty Portrait

35) Emily - Women's Beauty

Studio portrait featuring a casual look with leather jacket, striped shirt and blue jeans against dark background. Women's Beauty photograph

36) Stephanie - Women's Beauty

Outdoor portrait session by a lake with green vegetation and water reflections. Fresno Teen Photography

37) Isabella - Teen Portraits

Christmas themed photography set with Santa in a magical setting and festive holiday decorations. Fresno Family Photography

38) Katie - Santa Experience

A festive holiday scene shows people enjoying milk and cookies while sitting together by a decorated Christmas fireplace. Fresno Family Phot

39) Edmarie - Santa Experience

A festive Christmas scene with people decorating a room with garlands, ornaments and holiday decor. Fresno Family Photography

40) Hayley - Santa Experience

Holiday portrait series showing festive moments with Santa Claus. Fresno Family Photography

41) Jacqueline - Santa Experience

A festive holiday photo collage featuring Christmas decorations, winter scenes and seasonal celebrations. Fresno Family Photography

42) Erica - Santa Experience

A family poses together under a rustic wooden archway in a garden setting, wearing coordinated casual attire. Fresno Maternity Photography

43) Richelle - Maternity

Small child wearing light blue onesie sits smiling in round wooden bowl against white background. Child Heirloom Portraits Fresno

44) Franklin - Baby Milestone

A peaceful sleeping newborn wrapped in soft cream fabric and wearing a matching cap on a neutral background. Fresno Newborn Photographer

45) Singh - Newborn

Sleeping newborn baby with delicate dried flower headband on a textured white background with a gold rosary. Fresno Newborn Photographer

46) Celeste - Newborn

A joyful family newborn portrait, of a family embraced in a studio photo session. Fresno Newborn Photographer

47) Cecilia - Newborn

A tender newborn photography moment showing sleeping baby in soft pink and cream tones on her mother's lap. Fresno Newborn Photographer

48) Edmarie - Newborn

Soft dreamy newborn photography session with mother in white. Fresno Newborn Photography

49) Vanessa - Newborn

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Legal:


•Round 1 will end on 01/08/2026

• Round 2 will end on 01/12/2026

• Round 3 and entire contest ends on 01/16/2026

• Votes will reset after each round

• Any use of automation, fake accounts, bots, or 3rd party apps will immediately disqualify you

• All images chosen are nominated by Christina Baltazar. No exceptions.

• If anyone who is represented, or the parents or guardians of such person, on the photograph want the image removed from the competition. We will immediately remove the entry.

• Announcement will be made on the Christina Baltazar Photography Instagram by 3:00pm on 01/17/2025

• • • • • • Grand prize winner MUST schedule a session between 01/20/2026 & 10/15/2026 during normal business hours - or the prize will be forfeited Portrait Session must be held at within 30 miles of 93245.  Must be 18 years or older to enter. The winner is responsible for all transportation costs to and from the shoot location No prize may be transferred or substituted for its cash value. Digital images and artwork are an ADDITIONAL investment.

• This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram or Facebook