SuperDog of the Month is a fantastic opportunity to raise the profile of your studio and build awareness with new and existing clients in your local area.
Competition Benefits
Regular Prizes
In each bi-monthly competition, 5 winners will each receive a £25 Pets at Home voucher and a winners certificate
Annual Prize
Winners and Top-10 Finalists are entered into the SuperDog of the Year competition for a chance to win £1000
Highlighting your studio
Every image you enter is watermarked with your studio name, increasing the chances of your photography being shared nationally and locally too
What is the Entry Criteria?
• Entries can come from any source, regardless of whether they are a client of ours.
• Any image may be entered, even if it has come from another dog promotion or a studio’s own local marketing.
• Images can include a dog with its owner / family, or just a dog on its own
• Images that include more than one dog are acceptable but if successful, only one prize will be awarded
• Competition entries can be uploaded in colour, black and white or sepia
• Props are acceptable but must not take over from the focus of the featured dog/s
What is the Entry Process?
• Client attends a photography session
• Client returns for viewing appointment
• Photographer asks the client to select one image for competition entry
• Photographer asks the client to complete SuperDog Model Release Form which provides permission to use the image on the competition page on our website and also on social media.
• Using their unique username and password, each photographer uploads their images to: https://www.superdogofthemonth.co.uk/super-dog-of-the-month/
• Each photographer will be prompted to provide the following information relating to the image:
– Name of Owner
– Name of Dog
– Breed of Dog
– Client Contact Number
– Client Email Address
– Client Address
Unrivalled PR opportunities for your winning clients
How can I start entering?
Clients who wish to enter must complete a SuperDog Model Release Form which provides permission to use their image on our website.
Using a unique username and password, each studio can upload their entries here: https://www.barrettandcoe.co.uk/bc-polls/
Can I use the logo?
The SuperDog logo can be downloaded above as an Ai/Jpeg file and used in your own marketing.
Promoting the competition
Following recent changes to the competition, we have revised the artwork for an information leaflet and poster which can be used by your studio.
The leaflet can be emailed to clients ahead of their session, or printed and handed to clients at their viewing. The poster can also be printed and displayed in your studio.
Click the image above to download:
• A PDF leaflet that is suitably sized to email
• Print-ready PDF’s which can be professionally printed for both the leaflet and poster
Watch an interview with Faye Collyer Rolls (Phase Photography)
one of the competition’s most successful photographers
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to request permission from my client?
Yes, all images entered into the competition MUST have a signed Model Release form completed. Please keep this form for future reference to ensure permission was granted.
Where can I upload images?
Once you have been sent your username and password, please visit https://www.barrettandcoe.co.uk/bc-polls/
Are my clients informed when each competition goes live?
Yes. An email and SMS message are sent on the opening day of a competition.
Regular reminders to encourage voting are posted on the Facebook page throughout a competition month.
How are the winners chosen?
The winning image for each competition be decided using the following judging panels:
- Top-10 images chosen via the Public Vote
- Top-10 images chosen via a panel of Dog Owners
- Top-10 images chosen via a panel of Photographers
- Top-10 images chosen via a panel of Sponsors
The winning image from each competition will receive a certificate featuring the image and name, the winning studio will also receive a certificate.
Photographers will be asked to supply a presentation image of the certificate being handed to their client.
Where can I download the SuperDog of the Month logo?
Click here to download the logo (Ai/Jpeg/PNG format)
Is there an entry fee for clients?
Each entry is subject to a £1.50 donation to the Hearing DOgs for Deaf People which is taken during your client’s viewing.
I would like to enter the competition but I do not have access?
Please email enquire@barrettandcoe.co.uk so we can send you a username and password to start uploading images
I am having trouble uploading my client’s image
Please email enquire@barrettandcoe.co.uk so we can assist further.
If the client has mutiple dogs can I send one image for each dog?
Yes, but there will be a £1.50 charge for each image entered.
Alternatively, if the client wishes to have one photo that shows all dogs this is also acceptable.
My client does not want to enter the competition
That’s fine, it is not compulsory to enter if a client does not wish to be part of the competition.
Can other pets enter?
Our competition is just for dogs and their families, but owners can include more than one dog in their entry if they wish.