''The Shot'' is 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 Russell James (born 1962 in Perth) is a fashion, celebrity and beauty photographer. Russell was born in Western Australia and spent much of his childhood moving from city to city due to his working class father. After dropping out of school at age ...

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 Alessandra Corine Ambrósio (; born 11 April 1981) is a Brazilian-American model. She is known for her work with Victoria's Secret and was chosen as the first spokesmodel for the company's PINK line. Ambrosio was a Victoria's Secret Angel from 20 ...

. Maria will also receive a $100,000 and a spread on Marie 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 from

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, currently lives in

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* 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

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where she worked for the

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* 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 Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia. It is the fourth most populous city in Australia and Oceania, with a population of 2.1 million (80% of the state) living in Greater Perth in 2020. Perth i ...

, 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

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, WA * Came to America to follow a girl * Graduated from

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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 per hour * Used to own a clothing store in Seattle Ivan * 27 years old * Came to the U.S. in 1998 from

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* 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 Vietnam or Viet Nam ( vi, Việt Nam, ), officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam,., group="n" is a country in Southeast Asia, at the eastern edge of mainland Southeast Asia, with an area of and population of 96 million, making i ...

Maria Hartman * 26 years old * Lives in Los Angeles * Photo Retoucher/Freelance Photographer * Used to assist

David LaChapelle David LaChapelle (born March 11, 1963) is an American photographer, music video director and film director. He is best known for his work in fashion, photography, which often references art history and sometimes conveys social messages. His pho ...

and Paula Abdul * Oldest of 6 girls Piper * 35 years old * Originally from

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, currently lives in

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* Freelance Photographer and part-time cocktail server * Avidly practices

yoga Yoga (; sa, योग, lit=yoke' or 'union ) is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India and aim to control (yoke) and still the mind, recognizing a detached witness-consci ...

* Shot for

Essence Magazine ''Essence'' is a monthly lifestyle magazine covering fashion, beauty, entertainment, and culture. First published in 1970, the magazine is written for African-American women. History Edward Lewis, Clarence O. Smith, Cecil Hollingsworth and Jon ...

* Dream is to shoot for

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* 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

Results

: 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.

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" with Joss Stone

Contestants

Results

Challenges

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