AND, the winner of the Paper Mama "Black and White" challenge is...

just bits & pieces

This weeks guest judge:   

Charmaine from Just bits & Pieces.
This weeks challenge: Black and White.
The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid... or puppy... or kitty) in a black and white photo. This week I'm encouraging you to work with photo editing programs. Don't let it stress you out! Just play with it and have fun. I'll include some links to some free editing programs (If you don't already have one).

• First: Jennifer Leigh

Why Charmaine chose this photo: "I was drawn to this photo immediately. The thumb in the mouth, the stunning eyes & the dream-like light around her little piggies. It's almost like a secret moment was captured."

Congrats! Please feel free to grab a "fact: I'm awesome ... #1 winner" button below. Because: you ARE awesome! And, thank you SO much for participating!






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• 2nd: Life with the Lyngs

Why Charmaine chose this photo: "I loved the sharp contrast between the black and white.....the fluffs being blown away...beautiful conversion."

• 3rd: Nellie V. Photography

Why Charmaine chose this photo: "The light...a beautiful subject...need I say more??? Gorgeous!"

• 4th: At Last...We are family

Why Charmaine chose this photo: "Again...sharp contrast, which I'm loving. And it seems like she's lost in a moment. I wonder...what is she thinking about? Intriguing."

• 5th: Harpers Happenings

Why Charmaine chose this photo: "The moments before a new life is brought into the world.....amazing capture. I can feel the pain, the excitement."

If you're a top 5 photo, please feel free to grab a button below!





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 My favorites (in no particular order):

• Jennifer Leigh

I just love how these eyes pop! Beautiful.

• Curious Georgie 

This action shot is awesome!

• Letters to Little

So so sweet!

• The "J" Family

I love the angle of this shot!

• Shutter Ninja

I pretty much love everything about this photo.

• The Boy Named After a Car

I love this little naked silhouette!

If you're one of my favorites you are more than welcome to grab a "Paper mama hearts me" button below!

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And, we both had a few honorable mentions:

• I guess you could say we have a good life

• The Daily Wyatt

• Moments in Between

Guess what.... after 4 challenges there will be a week long vote off of the winners from the 4 previous challenges... The winner of the vote off will get a small prize! 2 more challenges to go...

Winners so far:

• Fall: ... And then she snapped ...
• Black and White: ... Jennifer Leigh ...
• Halloween: ... no one yet ...
• Food: ... no one yet ...

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