Shoot your Shot Ottawa 2026

You will have one hour to take the best nude photo. The timer starts when you enter the location for the first time, and shake hands with the surprise model that I am certain you haven't worked with before (most people haven't - but I have).

Within this hour, you will not be permitted to use any photography equipment outside of your camera. You may use either a digital or film camera. You may only use available light at the location- no extra gear allowed. You are allowed to bring whatever lens(es) and lens filters you'd like. There will be at least one light source hidden in plain sight for those who find it to use.

There is a dog that frequents this location.

The model's limitations are glamour and art nude photography. There will be some wardrobe/prop options- the same options that will be available for each participant.

At the end of your session, all files must be copied onto my laptop to ensure there is no editing work done. You then go home and select which image you'd like to submit to the competition - and I'll submit the same file name. This is specific for the competition purposes and I will not use the images for anything else/will delete them after the competition.

Shoot your Shot is a competition based on creating the best image in a surprise environment. How well can you photograph without preparation, or editing mistakes not seen on set?

This is a fun competition! I am also excited to create something that gives back to the community. Worst case - you challenge yourself and walk away with some images in this location that has never been used as a photoshoot setting before! Best case - you get that + $500.

Ready for the challenge?