Apply to compete in the first-ever

Competition at shutterfest 2026

"Hey Siri - Set timer. 10 Minutes"

You've seen the
hit youtube series.

Just 10 minutes to
create your best shot.

But do you Think you've
got what it takes to win...

Live?

We’re selecting five photographers to go head-to-head on Creator Series LIVE on Tuesday, April 7th in the Creator Lab at ShutterFest 2026. We’re looking for people to show up with skills, confidence, and the ability to perform under pressure. If selected, you will have just 10 minutes to create your best straight-out-of-camera image to be judged by Sal and two other ShutterFest instructors. The top scoring image wins.

APPLY NOW!
Deadline: March 23rd, 2026

When:

Tuesday, April 7th, 2026

4:30PM – 6:30PM

Where:

The Creator Lab at ShutterFest 2026

The Details

Application Guidelines

To enter, you’ll need to submit a video. The details matter.

Your video must be 90 seconds or less. Not 91. If it goes over, it’s disqualified. Part of this competition is following direction and performing under constraints.

We don’t want a cinematic montage. We don’t need a music video. We want to hear from you. Tell us who you are. Tell us why you belong in this competition. Tell us what makes your work different. This event is live, fast-paced, and competitive. If you can’t hold our attention for 90 seconds on video, it’s going to be a long 10 minutes with everyone watching you.

Let your personality show. This isn’t about being polished. It’s about being YOU. We want to see how you think, how you communicate, and how you transform on camera. That’s what makes this fun.

Submit your video by March 23, 2026. No extensions. If you want it, make it happen.

If you’re selected, you’ll compete live at ShutterFest in front of our community, our judges, and a whole lot of photographers who would love to be in your shoes.

APPLY NOW!
Deadline: March 23rd, 2026

The Prizes

coming Soon - Over $2500 in Value!

The Judges

Sal Cincotta
TBA
TBA

Are you ready?

Apply now for a chance to compete Live.

The winner will walk away with over $2500 in prizes. This is your shot. Show us what you got!

APPLY NOW!
Deadline: March 23rd, 2026

SKILL LEVELS

Beginner: Just starting out or relatively new to a given subject matter. Basics will be covered and the course will move at a slower pace. The instructor will spend a little more time trying to explain concepts to ensure everyone is following. On a scale of 1-10 consider this level a 1-3 on the given topic.

Intermediate: Has a grasp of some basic concepts. This course level will move at a faster pace and assume you have basic knowledge covered on the given subject matter. On a scale of 1-10 consider this level a 4-6 on the given topic.

Advanced: You have working knowledge of the given subject matter, but are looking for more fine-tuning and some advanced topics to take your work to that next level. DO NOT expect instructors to explain basic concepts in this course. On a scale of 1-10 consider this level a 7-10 on the given topic.

Class Types

Hands-On

These are shooting courses. You will be shooting and working. Bring your camera, gear, or whatever you need for the course and to create create images. Expect to have some level of shooting.

Live Demonstration

These are instructor-led courses where you will see a live demonstration of what the instructor is teaching. You can still bring your camera to these courses and you can photograph, but the goal of the course is NOT for you to shoot or to ensure you get a shot. The goal is for you to see how and why the instructor does what he/she does in order to get the final result.

Lecture

These are non-shooting courses. Typically classroom-based, bring your laptop and notepad and focus on learning!