Our fantastic competition to find the cutest child in Dartford steps up today as photo sessions get under way.

Mums and dads can take their children to the Priory Centre for a professional photo shoot.

The Dartford Messenger has teamed up with Starlight Studios for our Cute Kids competition, and the photo sessions continue until Saturday, 9.30am-4.30pm. The prize fund is £500.

The competition is completely free to enter although you will be able to purchase some of the pictures taken during the session.

Pictures will go in the Messenger for a readers’ vote.