The Shot was a reality television show created by Nigel Barker and produced by VH1 in 2007. The Shot included 10 aspiring fashion photographers working through a series of games in order to win the competition. Russell James was the host/mentor.
The winner of season 1 of the show, as announced on December 23, 2007, was Maria Hartman. She beat Dean on the final challenge, and her winning shot will be used on the cover of Victoria's Secret annual catalog. The shot is of model Alessandra Ambrosio. Maria will also receive a $100,000 and a spread on Marie Claire magazine as prizes.
Airic
38 years old
Has been shooting for over 10 years
Currently works as a photographer, make-up artist, and stylist
Originally from Nebraska, currently lives in Los Angeles
Has a newborn son
Balbinka
24 years old
Former model
Started taking photographs in college 5 years ago
Originally from Poland but currently lives in Los Angeles
Lived in Belgium where she worked for the European Parliament
Loves to dance West African, ballroom, and modern
Has traveled extensively all over the world and photographed her journey
Bree
26 years old
Originally from Perth, Western Australia, currently lives in Venice, CA
Photographer for the Warp Tour
Also hosts a syndicated music show
Dean Zulich
34 years old
Originally from Bosnia, currently lives in Seattle, WA
Came to America to follow a girl
Graduated from The Art Institute of Seattle in March 2007
Was in the Bosnian army, fought in the Bosnian War
Defied death: was shot at in war and was hit by a car moving 90 miles (140 km) per hour
Used to own a clothing store in Seattle
Ivan
27 years old
Came to the U.S. in 1998 from Croatia
Learned to speak English 9 years ago so he could study photography in the U.S.
Graduate of Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, CA
Currently pitching proposals to ad agencies and looking for the photo rep
Eats a raw food diet
Loves to go dancing
Jason
39 years old
Professional photographer
Married to a make-up artist
Lives in Los Angeles
Former pro-golfer
Comes from a film industry family
John
24 years old
Lives in Los Angeles
Wedding Photographer
Has traveled to 20 countries
Personal goal is to travel to 4 different countries a year
Self-taught photographer
Drank the blood and ate the heart of a viper snake in Vietnam
Maria Hartman
26 years old
Lives in Los Angeles
Photo Retoucher/Freelance Photographer
Used to assist David LaChapelle and Paula Abdul
Oldest of 6 girls
Piper
35 years old
Originally from Nigeria, currently lives in Detroit
Freelance Photographer and part-time cocktail server
Avidly practices yoga
Shot for Essence Magazine
Dream is to shoot for Vogue magazine
Into French avant-garde and 1970's cinema
Robin
36 years old
Freelance Photographer
Has been shooting for over 20 years
Specializes in shooting live music and rock & roll photography
Bass player and fire breather
Originally from New York City, currently lives in Los Angeles
Shot Marilyn Manson's Portrait of an American Family album cover
This photographer was on the winning team.
This photographer had the best shot of the week.
This photographer was on the losing team.
This photographer was on the losing team and was in the bottom two.
This photographer was on the losing team and was eliminated.
"Passion" with Nudes
"Stormy Romance" on a Sailing Yacht
"Animal Frenzy" with a camel, tarantula, and monkey
"Truth and Hair" with 3D photography
"Vaseline Skin Care Campaign"
"Marie Claire Campaign" with Joss Stone
