I love contests – I love to give things away and meet adorable little ones! So here’s the 411on the latest…

“The Eyes are the Window to the Soul”

I am looking for a killer set of eyes…you know the ones, they draw you in and you can’t help but stare at them…

If you think your child (or children) has the eyes I’m looking for, then this contest if for you! Please send a recent snapshot (within the last two months) via email (mz@melissazihlman.com) by August 1st. The top five entries, as judged by an outside impartial panel, will be listed here August 5th. Voting will take place for one week – and the winner will receive (are you ready for this?!?!):

*a complimentary session

*12×12 gallery wrap canvas

* and the coveted spot on the front page of my website

a value of $500!!

(the fine print: contestants must not have been photographed by me in the last six months; prize has no cash value; only one entry per person (more than one child can be in a submitted picture); session must take place before August 31, 2008)