It's the most popular competition of the year – and now, it is back for another year.

The Journal has started its search for the most photogenic youngsters in Lowestoft and Southwold with its Bonny Baby competition.

Book your child in for a photo sitting at portrait specialists Picture Studios in London Road North, Lowestoft town centre and you could be in with a chance of winning some fabulous prizes.

Winners receive a 20in x 16in canvas texture portrait, worth £228.

Runners-up will win a 10in x 8in framed portrait worth £57, while third places will get a 8in x 6in framed portrait worth £39.44.

Appointments can be booked at Picture Studios between Monday, July 11 and Friday, July 15, from 9.30am to 3.30pm each day.

Those who have made appointments are asked to fill out the coupon in this week's Journal and take it along on the day.

The photograph sittings are free of charge and are open to any child up to the age of five.

The pictures will be published in The Journal so readers can cast their votes for their favourites.

There is no obligation to buy any of the photos – but those who wish to can purchase them through Picture Studios, which offers fun, family photography in its state-of-the-art studio.