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 oldHas been shooting for over 10 yearsCurrently works as a photographer, make-up artist, and stylistOriginally from Nebraska, currently lives in Los AngelesHas a newborn sonBalbinka
24 years oldFormer modelStarted taking photographs in college 5 years agoOriginally from Poland but currently lives in Los AngelesLived in Belgium where she worked for the European ParliamentLoves to dance West African, ballroom, and modernHas traveled extensively all over the world and photographed her journeyBree
26 years oldOriginally from Perth, Western Australia, currently lives in Venice, CAPhotographer for the Warp TourAlso hosts a syndicated music showDean Zulich
34 years oldOriginally from Bosnia, currently lives in Seattle, WACame to America to follow a girlGraduated from The Art Institute of Seattle in March 2007Was in the Bosnian army, fought in the Bosnian WarDefied death: was shot at in war and was hit by a car moving 90 miles (140 km) per hourUsed to own a clothing store in SeattleIvan
27 years oldCame to the U.S. in 1998 from CroatiaLearned to speak English 9 years ago so he could study photography in the U.S.Graduate of Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, CACurrently pitching proposals to ad agencies and looking for the photo repEats a raw food dietLoves to go dancingJason
39 years oldProfessional photographerMarried to a make-up artistLives in Los AngelesFormer pro-golferComes from a film industry familyJohn
24 years oldLives in Los AngelesWedding PhotographerHas traveled to 20 countriesPersonal goal is to travel to 4 different countries a yearSelf-taught photographerDrank the blood and ate the heart of a viper snake in VietnamMaria Hartman
26 years oldLives in Los AngelesPhoto Retoucher/Freelance PhotographerUsed to assist David LaChapelle and Paula AbdulOldest of 6 girlsPiper
35 years oldOriginally from Nigeria, currently lives in DetroitFreelance Photographer and part-time cocktail serverAvidly practices yogaShot for Essence MagazineDream is to shoot for Vogue magazineInto French avant-garde and 1970's cinemaRobin
36 years oldFreelance PhotographerHas been shooting for over 20 yearsSpecializes in shooting live music and rock & roll photographyBass player and fire breatherOriginally from New York City, currently lives in Los AngelesShot 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