Making the Shoot (MTS) is an international photography competition hosted by The Lab Magazine and Photoculture, created to offer life changing opportunities for photographers worldwide, find and promote emerging talent, and cultivate a new standard in juried competitions.

Taking the step from being a photographer to a “working” photographer can be a big leap, and as artists ourselves, we’ve been there. What is ultimately needed to move a career forward – access to a great subject, working with experienced hair/make-up/wardrobe, top tier production tools and the ability to have your work published and seen in a great platform – can seem out of reach for many. We can amend that.

Like most contests, we’ll be offering all kinds of great prizes courtesy of our sponsors, but it’s the opportunity given to one selected photographer that we’re most proud of. In January 2012 the winning photographer will be flown to Los Angeles, California for a fully-financed celebrity photo shoot and the results of which will be published in The Lab Magazine No.5, on stands worldwide in March 2012.

We’ve developed a competition with photographers in mind, and in our pursuit to find the best shooters from around the world. In doing so, we have built a team of industry professional judges that will be critiquing the work of our lucky contestants. It’s easy! Press submit and showcase your work in front of some of the top photographers, agents, stylists, managers and publishers.