ROUND 2

How Do I Vote for an Image?


Here is how to vote your favorite image on to the Finals!!

  1. Head over to our Facebook page here ---> https://www.facebook.com/ChristinaBaltazarPhotography  
  2. Like the Page
  3. Like the Image that you want to vote for = 1 vote
  4. Comment on the Image you want to vote for = 2 votes


ONLY 1 COMMENT WILL BE COUNTED PER PERSON ON EACH IMAGE (replies to comments will not count for anything)


That's it!


The top 5 Move on to the FINALS where they could win.


****SPECIAL NOTE**** If you share the Facebook post to your page. Votes will only be counted for likes and comments on the original post on our page.

 

 

We are on to Round 2 of the

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!

 

 

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 01/09/2025 to 01/12/2025 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 01/13/2025 to 01/16/2025 and take place on Instagram.
  • Prizes will go to 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place. Best of Luck!

 

Vote in Round 2 on Facebook
Dramatic maternity portrait coastal scene with waves crashing against dark rocks on a moody beach at sunset. Central Valley Maternity

1) Alexis - Maternity

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

3) Richelle - Newborn

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

5) Beysdorf - Daddy & Me

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

7) Danielle - Wildflowers

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

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

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

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

35) Emily - Women's Beauty

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

43) Richelle - Maternity

Vote in Round 2 on Facebook

 

These are the 15 images that moved on to Round 2. Cast your vote on Facebook for the image you want to see move on to the finals!

 

 

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