- The Shot (TV series)
"The Shot" was a reality television show 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. 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 onMarie Claire magazine as prizes.Contestants
Airic
* 38 years old
* Has been shooting for over 10 years
* Currently works as a photographer, make-up artist, and stylist
* Originally fromNebraska , currently lives inLos Angeles
* Has a newborn sonBalbinka
* 24 years old
* Former model
* Started taking photographs in college 5 years ago
* Originally from Poland but currently lives inLos Angeles
* Lived inBelgium where she worked for theEuropean Parliament
* Loves to dance West African, ballroom, and modern
* Has traveled extensively all over the world and photographed her journeyBree
* 26 years old
* Originally fromPerth, Western Australia , currently lives inVenice, CA
* Photographer for the Warp Tour
* Also hosts a syndicated music showDean
* 34 years old
* Originally from Bosnia, currently lives inSeattle , WA
* Came to America to follow a girl
* Graduated fromThe 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 per hour
* Used to own a clothing store in SeattleIvan
* 27 years old
* Came to the U.S. in 1998 fromCroatia
* Learned to speak English 9 years ago so he could study photography in the U.S.
* Graduate ofBrooks 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 dancingJason
* 39 years old
* Professional photographer
* Married to a make-up artist
* Lives in Los Angeles
* Former pro-golfer
* Comes from a film industry familyJohn
* 24 years old
* Lives inLos 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 inVietnam Maria
* 26 years old
* Lives inLos Angeles
* Photo Retoucher/Freelance Photographer
* Used to assistDavid LaChapelle andPaula Abdul
* Oldest of 6 girlsPiper
* 35 years old
* Originally fromDetroit , currently lives inNew York City
* Freelance Photographer and part-time cocktail server
* Avidly practicesyoga
* Shot forEssence Magazine
* Dream is to shoot forVogue magazine
* Into French avant-garde and 1970's cinemaRobin
* 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 inLos Angeles
* ShotMarilyn Manson 's "Portrait of an American Family " album coverResults
:colorbox|lightblue - This photographer was on the winning team.:colorbox|limegreen - This photographer had the best shot of the week.:colorbox|gold - This photographer was on the losing team.:colorbox|orange - This photographer was on the losing team and was in the bottom two.:colorbox|tomato - This photographer was on the losing team and was eliminated.
Challenges
* "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" withJoss Stone External links
* [http://vh1.com/shows/dyn/the_shot/series.jhtml Official website]
* [http://www.mariacarmel.com/ Maria's website]
* [http://www.deanzulich.com/ Dean's website]
* [http://www.jasonclevering.com/ Jason's website]
* [http://johnboone.com John's website]
* [http://www.pipercarter.com Piper's website]
* [http://www.ivanparic.com Ivans`s website]
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