Thank you to all the photographers that shared their best holiday-inspired portraits in this photo contest made possible by our friends at Joy of Marketing. At Joy of Marketing, their goal is to get small business owners to think big. (Yes, even on a shoestring budget.) From free online events to focused online courses, you’ll find the marketing education you need to grow your business, build your brand, and launch creative campaigns that get away from the “price cut” and cut to the heart of what really matters: building customer relationships.

A special thanks to friend and professional photographer Sarah Petty for her collaboration as a guest judge. Sarah is a highly-acclaimed marketing speaker, best-selling marketing author of Worth Every Penny: Build a Business that Thrills Your Customers and Still Charge What You’re Worth, MBA and boutique marketing expert who has inspired thousands of boutique business owners to use beautiful marketing to take their business to the next level.

Congratulations Grand Jury Winner "Untitled" by Koaks

"Beautiful, joyful and magical.  Exactly how you remember Christmas as a child.  Love the pseudo documentary feel of the image!" -  Sarah Petty

Congratulations Amateur Photo Contest Winner "Taste Test" by lanatolle

Congratulations People's Choice "Delighted Baby" by aardvarksrule

"The snow globe" by deemcintosh

"Mesmerized" by MystikRealityPhotography

"Haight" by KevinKelleher

"I've been a good girl Santa" by CharlieBurgioPh

""Miss Scarlett"" by LynnsPhoto

"Magical Sara Beara" by nlhammondphotography

"PEEK-A-BOO" by vsidles

"Boy Christmas I" by IanDMcGregor

"Baby Easton Xmas" by rjayprusik

"Winter Tales" by eparaskeva1

"Magic in a Good Book" by amandadodson

"My Sweets" by suzymead

"Santa" by Kaos_Photography