2025 SHOOTOUT

So you think you've got what it takes to create a killer image?
Want to apply what you already know and what you've learned at school?
This yearly contest is a school favorite, and now better than ever!
THREE amazing sponsors, more categories and more opportunities.
Win recognition, ribbons, prizes, cash and even a brand new TAMRON lens!


CANON PRINT COMP
prints from five categories will be judged* by Canon and a winner in each category will be awarded $100

MARS CHALLENGE
three categories will be judged by MARS and three winners will be awarded a Blue Ribbon, a Prize and cash

TAMRON THROWDOWN
same three categories as the MARS CHALLENGE
images will be judged** by Tamron, and 1 lucky winner will be selected to receive a brand new lens!


You must register to enter any or all of the contests.
ALL details and specific contest rules will be published at the school. You must follow those rules to be eligible

So go ahead, have some fun and join in!
Use your skills, and give it your best shot.
Winners will be announced at the Thursday night dinner banquet.



*your image must be printed on the Canon printer at the school, and will be judged on imagery and print quality. Prints are totally free and yours to keep!
**a TAMRON lens must be used to capture the image. Use your own or TAMRON will be on-site to loan you the lens of your choice for a day! And it's totally free to do so!







M.A.R.S.
Mid-Atlantic Regional School of Professional Photography
a PPA Community Network School for continuing education in all aspects of photography