How much does it cost to enter 1 photo in GRAND and ALL optionals?
The fee for the contest is $1. To enter GRAND and ALL optionals, the additional fee is $5. So, to enter 1 photo in GRAND and ALL optionals, the fee is $6 total. Each additional photo is just $1 ea.

What type of photos should I submit?
Headshots work best for this contest, but there are no rules against entering quarter or full length shots.

Should I send glitz or natural photos?
Please read the homepage of the website to determine which type of photos will be accepted for the current contest. Baby Doll Beauty is now a "Theme" contest.

How long does it take for the photos I entered to be posted?
All photos are posted within 1 business day after the deadline, so if you check the site, and you do not see your entry, please contact the director immediately.

When are the winners posted?
The deadline & winner announcement dates are posted on the contest homepage.

How will I know if I won?
Please check the Winners' Page to view current winners. The winner announcement date is posted on the homepage.

I checked the site for winners after they were supposed to be posted, but I only see the last month's winners.
We always post the winners according to the homepage schedule. If you are using your AOL browser, your computer may have the site in cache. Please use Explorer to view the most current version of the page. On the rare occasion that our server is down or the updated page isn't loading, please contact us immediately, so we can send you the winners' list or so the page can be re-written.

How do I claim my prizes?
Go to the prize page. The prizes for the different titles are listed below the title headings. If you have won snail mail prizes, click on the link below the prize list you are claiming for, and send your mailing address. If you have won sponsor prizes, please click on the link below the prize list you are claiming for so that we can send you e-certificates that have been authorized by the sponsors. Some sponsors do not have certificates. In this case, just let the sponsor know which title you have won and which prize you are claiming. If the sponsor needs to verify your title, he or she can visit the winners' page or contact the Babydoll Beauty director.

What do I do if a sponsor will not respond, or the business is no longer operating?
We do our best to accumulate great sponsor prizes so that we can award prizes to winners other than the Grand Supreme. We do have a policy regarding sponsors posted on the Entry Form page:

SPONSOR PRIZES MUST BE CLAIMED FROM THE SPONSORS DIRECTLY. WE CANNOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILTY FOR THE REDEMPTION OF SPONSOR PRIZES. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS CLAIMING A PRIZE, PLEASE REPORT IT TO OUR OFFICES SO THAT WE CAN CONTACT THE SPONSOR AND/OR REMOVE THE PRIZE FROM OUR SPONSOR LIST.

Can I mail in my entry and fee?
Yes. Please contact the director for the mailing address. If you need your photos scanned, there is a $1 (per photo) scanning fee. The scanned in photos will be emailed to you in jpg format. Please be sure to include a SASE if you need the photos returned. Along with mailed photos and/or fees, please include the following information:
Contestant's Name:
Age:
Email Address:

What is the difference between an Optional Award and a Beauty Award?
Only GRAND contestants are eligible to win an Optional Award. Every contestant is automatically entered in the FREE Beauty Awards categories. The prize package for the Optional Winners is different than the prize package for the Beauty Awards winners. Your winning graphic will indicate whether the title won is an Optional or Beauty Award. The only categories that are judged by the official panel are the paid categories (Division, Grand, and Overall Optionals). The Free Beauty Awards contest is strictly a bonus competition designed to recognize each contestant for her own unique beauty. At times, the Beauty Awards will be judged by a separate panel, and at other times, they will be Director's Choice awards (depending upon the number of contestants entered)

Entry Tips
Though there is no way to guarantee that you will enter a shot the judges will love, there are a few tips you may consider.

-Photos should be clear. Image noise or excessive blur may affect the "Overall Impression" factor.

-The subject should be well lit. Try to keep shadows off the face. Discoloration in the photo as well as contrast/brightness issues may take away from the beauty of the subject.

-Looking directly into the camera tends to be favored by judges, but be careful of the angle at which the photo is shot. If the camera is too close, the photo may distort features.

-Grooming is a must. Hair should be styled and neat. Backdrops should be selected with care.

 

Note, only 1 discount or entry credit may be redeemed per pageant.