I’ve been nominated once again in this year’s 4th Annual Paws & Claws People’s Choice Awards! The awards are the largest pet and animal industry awards in Australia. The category description for First Class Pet Photographer is:

“This award is for a  fantastic and creative pet photographer that has a combination of artistic flair and modern creativity capturing the emotion of the moment.”

After winning the First Class Pet Photographer category in the 2009 Paws and Claws Awards, I’d love to receive the award two years running and like last year, I’m up against some stiff competition.

Unlike last year, nominees this year have the opportunity to offer additional prizes for voters and so far I have seen some great incentives on offer to vote for some of the other nominees. I’ve decided however that instead of offering prizes for voting for me, I’d like to receive votes based only on my merit as a photographer and small business owner.

I’m proud of my business and what I have achieved over the last few years, so feel that any votes I receive should be based on that rather than the prospect of winning a prize. After all, they are supposed to be the People’s Choice Awards! I would much rather give back to my supporters unconditionally by running my own little competitions and giveaways (as anyone who follows my work and my Facebook Page will know) as well as taking the time to provide some light entertainment and imagery through my blog and also Luna’s blog.

So, if you’d like to support me this year and cast your vote in the field of First Class Pet Photographer for Charlotte Reeves Photography, there will be no sub-competitions and prizes for voters, but I will pledge to continue supplying a friendly, professional and exciting service, all the while giving back to my friends, clients and supporters as I have always done.

To vote, you’ll need to fill out the official voting form on the Paws and Claws website. I’ve created a screenshot of how to fill out the bottom section of the form correctly, see below. Thanks for your vote!

The awards presentation will be held at the 8th Annual Gold Coast Pet & Animal Expo on the 5th September. I’m having a stall at the Expo and would love to meet you and your furry family members if you come and check it out.