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2009 Photo of the Year {Seattle Photographer}

It’s time again for my annual Photo of the Year Contest!

Each January, I pick my favorite client photos from the previous year and ask my readers to pick a winner. This year, I limited the contest to family sessions only (no weddings, engagement or HS Senior photos).

The prizes are as follows:

First place – a complimentary photo session and a $100 photo credit.
Second place – a complimentary photo session.
Third place – a $50 Kris Allen Photography gift card.

Scroll down after the last photo and you will find the voting box. Please note the Photo numbers are above each photo, not below.

***Update, Friday, 8:17 PM. 895 votes! Photo #4 is in the lead with 184 votes. Photo #9 is in second with 163 votes, and Photo #10 is in third with 144 votes. Chasing the top three are Photos #13, 6, 2, 3 and 12 in that order. The contest ends tonight at midnight.

Please be fair and only vote once even if the system will allow you to cast another vote!

There has been some confusion about the photo numbering. The number ABOVE the photos is its number. If you voted wrong, please let me know and I will adjust it.

And I’m loving all the comments so keep them coming! Please note that your comment won’t post immediately after you make it – I have to approve it first so it might not appear for a few hours.

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Photo #2
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Photo #3
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Photo #4
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Photo #5
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Photo #6
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Photo #7
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Photo #8
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Photo #9

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Photo #10
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Photo #11

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Photo #12

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Photo #13
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January 22, 2010 - 7:00 am ashley - Kris, what a great contest! I love these images...you have some fabulous captures of real love and emotion here! Awesome work:) And you are so generous with your prizes too! Your cliets are lucky:)

January 22, 2010 - 7:13 am Gina Washlaski - Gabby is georgous! Good Luck!

January 22, 2010 - 10:43 am Cindy Eakin - What a precious girl. Of course Gabby should win! Mrs. Eakin

January 22, 2010 - 10:45 am Miho Chino - I love all the pictures! I would vote for Marina #4 this time! She is soooooooo cute!!

January 22, 2010 - 11:18 am Dana Farinha - I love photo number 2. It shows the freedom and innocence that we once all had.

January 22, 2010 - 11:44 am Kathy Arstein - I love this photo because you captured so beautifully the individual personalities of each member of this family I know so well.

January 22, 2010 - 11:51 am j demma - #2 all the way. However they all look good.

January 22, 2010 - 11:58 am Jody Henson - Such a tender moment!

January 22, 2010 - 12:33 pm kelly - what a beautiful compilation of God's creation!

January 22, 2010 - 1:02 pm Amy Braun - Such a beautiful addition to our family :)

January 22, 2010 - 1:19 pm Jill Schmahl - Annie has always had such a cuteness about her...I loved this photo the first time I say it back in the fall. She is so carefree, runny and beautiful!

January 22, 2010 - 1:25 pm linda kleeberger - You do such a wonderful job.

January 22, 2010 - 5:02 pm Cynthia McConnelee-Smith - Your photographs are amazing! #11 is my favorite! It is natural and reveals the connection of the family. I see the photo and immediately want to join in on the fun!

January 22, 2010 - 5:12 pm sharon henton - What Love!

January 22, 2010 - 6:36 pm MICHELE AYMAR - THIS PHOTO IS ABSOLUTELY BREATH TAKING! SHE LOOKS LIKE A FAIRY PRINCESS!

January 22, 2010 - 6:45 pm Genny Ballard - A precious moment

January 22, 2010 - 8:51 pm Larry & Cleo Wayman - All of the photos are wonderful. What a great job.

January 23, 2010 - 5:51 am LIZ & BOB SMITH - BEAUTIFUL PHOTO'S. WE JUST LOVE THE LITTLE GIRL IN HER PRETTY WHITE DRESS.

January 23, 2010 - 4:08 pm Melinda Colby - I voted for Marina! #4....sooooo cute!

January 23, 2010 - 5:27 pm candace baker - I wonder what she is thinking. SHE SO BEAUITFUL

January 23, 2010 - 11:10 pm caty sanchez - Number 3 is the cutest boy ever. I hope he wins.

January 23, 2010 - 11:38 pm Erica - #11 is such a cuttie pie... Good luck...

January 23, 2010 - 11:42 pm Kostenko Family - We love #11... Good luck and we hope she wins!

January 24, 2010 - 10:22 am JACKIE - I voted for #2 I just love the little girl in the white dress ... All of your pictures are beautiful.

January 24, 2010 - 5:17 pm Sheena Pincini - I loved the pic of #4 with the autumn leaves

January 24, 2010 - 8:00 pm jan - The little guy in photo #6 is a cutie. Fun action shot !!!

January 24, 2010 - 9:41 pm June Paladichuk - #12 should be the winner. He is by far the cutest and that isn't just because I am his great aunt either.

January 25, 2010 - 12:31 am Rosanna - Kris...you are the most talented photographer I know!! My vote is for the gorgeous little girl in pic #10 (of course) but all of these pictures should be ranked in first place!! Absolutely beautiful photos!!!

January 25, 2010 - 6:56 am Pam Brauman - I just love the #3 photograph and the little boy is the cutest thing ever!

January 25, 2010 - 8:16 am chelsea - This is the cutest picture on the site... Look how tiny this little one is! How could you not vote for such a lovely picture?

January 25, 2010 - 8:17 am Chase - I think that #9 takes the cake. So innocent and precious!

January 25, 2010 - 8:22 am Bill Sherer - GREAT JOB

January 25, 2010 - 10:25 am Chris Totland - Marina looks so cute...

January 25, 2010 - 1:41 pm Jean Augustine - I accidentally voted for the wrong picture the first time. I am actually voting for Rylee #9. She is an adorable little baby, and she reminds me so much of her beautiful mother when she was a baby.

January 25, 2010 - 4:28 pm Karen Cox - Looks as though he is right in the room!

January 25, 2010 - 4:29 pm Karen Cox - You can almost hear him as it feels as though you are right there!

January 25, 2010 - 6:31 pm Trip Cox - Great Picture!

January 25, 2010 - 6:52 pm Trip Cox - YEA!! Number 12 is the best!

January 25, 2010 - 11:39 pm deanna hill - Picture #4 with marina puts a smile on my face everytime I look at the picture.

January 26, 2010 - 12:33 am k f - Beautiful!

January 26, 2010 - 7:56 am Linda Griffin - Ilove this pictures, it is too adorable.

January 26, 2010 - 8:18 am chester - i think this baby(#9) needs to be in first place!

January 26, 2010 - 8:19 am Kristen - AWWWWWWWWWW thats adorable #9

January 26, 2010 - 9:21 am Kirsten Hansen - I vote for # 4.

January 26, 2010 - 1:26 pm deena - What great pictures they are all amazing

January 26, 2010 - 4:15 pm Gretchen - Of course #4 (Marina) has my vote....what a cutie!!

January 26, 2010 - 8:35 pm Jennifer - Kris,you really captured the moment here!

January 26, 2010 - 10:22 pm Jackie Bodley - Crisp air and the falling of leaves. Autumn is here! #4

January 27, 2010 - 8:21 am Marcia - #9 such a precious sight...

January 27, 2010 - 10:38 am Bella - These are all great pictures but #4 is definitely a winner! She looks very natural and colors are simply gorgeous!

January 27, 2010 - 1:01 pm Boo - Kris- You have taken many pictures of my nephew Declan (picture 4) and you capture his cute little personality in each shot! I can't wait to see his new sister Ciara's pictures this year.

January 27, 2010 - 4:44 pm Sam Minagawa - Adorable photo!!!!

January 27, 2010 - 9:46 pm Carolyn L'Amie - very very cute and sweet

January 28, 2010 - 2:53 pm Melinda Colby - Number 4! Number 4! Number 4!

January 29, 2010 - 4:31 pm mark wehrenberg - Beautiful photography

January 29, 2010 - 4:39 pm Valetta Wehrenberg - Photo #9 so artistic. You can see reflection of my daughter Rachel in Darrin's wedding ring

January 29, 2010 - 6:56 pm Sherry Mandernach - Love the look on Connors' face! Such adoration! His expression is priceless!

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