The Final Touch Contest Is Live – Here’s How to Enter and Win $1000! #AftershootRetouch
Ready, Get Set, Retouch! #AftershootRetouch
Photographers, it’s your moment to shine! Inviting Aftershoot Users to participate in our Final Touch Contest and get a chance to win $1000.

We recently rolled out early access to some of you, and now it's time to show it off! Aftershoot’s newest game-changing tool — AI Retouching is here, and we’re challenging you to put it to the test. Whether you're perfecting skin tones, enhancing details, or giving your portraits that jaw-dropping glow, now’s the time to show off your Before & After brilliance.
Your edits won’t just turn heads, they could win you up to $1,000. So go ahead, let AI do the heavy lifting, and let your creativity take the spotlight. The Final Touch Photo Contest is live now and ends on 8th May 2025!
Note: This contest is exclusive to early access Aftershoot users
What Could You Win?
Grand Prize – $1,000
One lucky winner will walk away with the top prize of $1,000. That’s right, one grand for showing off your best AI Retouching before & after. Think of the gear, software, snacks, or epic shoots you could fund!
2nd Place – $750
One talented retoucher will snag $750 each for their stunning submissions.
3rd Place – $500
One winner will score $500 because your stunning photography and killer edits deserve some serious love (and spending money).
4th Place – $250
Just one step away from the podium, but still walking away with a sweet $250 cash prize!
5th Place – $100
Your Before & After caught our eye, stood out from the crowd, and earned a spot among the best, and that wins you $100
Participation Perk – 25 Surprise $50 Gift Cards!
Everyone who enters has a shot at this: we’re randomly drawing 25 winners from all participants to win $50 gift cards.
How to Enter the #AftershootRetouch Contest?
Getting started is super simple and honestly, kind of fun. If you are an Aftershoot user, log in to your account, download the latest version, and get started with retouching. If you are new to Aftershoot, join the waitlist and be among the first to try AI retouching.
Follow these easy steps to show off your retouching magic and get your name in the prize pool:
Step 1: Use AI Retouching
For Aftershoot Users, log in to your Aftershoot account and run your images through AI Retouching. Whether it’s a portrait or a wedding shot, let the AI work its magic and polish your photo to perfection.
Time to show it off. Post your Before & After photos in one of these places:
- Our Facebook Group. Use #AftershootRetouch on your posts to register your entry
- Or your own social media: Instagram or Threads. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #AftershootRetouch so we can see your masterpiece
- Last date to submit your photos: 8th May 2025
Step 3: Wait for the Announcement
Winners will be announced on our socials, so make sure to follow us to stay updated.
So what are you waiting for? Go and test Aftershoot Retouch to participate and win awesome prizes. We can't wait to see all your amazing edits!
FAQ for First Touch Contest
When does the contest start and end?
The First Touch Contest is live now! You can start submitting your entries right away. The contest ends on 8th May, so don’t miss your shot!
How do I enter the contest?
It’s super simple:
- Use Aftershoot’s AI Retouching to edit your photos.
- Share a Before & After publicly, either in our Facebook Group or on social media (Instagram or Threads).
- Use the hashtag #AftershootRetouch in your post.
What kind of photos can I submit?
Any image you’ve retouched using AI Retouching! Portraits, weddings, lifestyle, if AI Retouching made it better, it’s fair game.
Can I enter more than once?
Yes! The more amazing edits you share, the better your chances. Just make sure each entry follows the steps and includes #AftershootRetouch and tag @aftershoot
Where do I post my Before & After?
You can post in the Aftershoot Facebook Group, or publicly on:
- Instagram
- Threads
Just be sure to use #AftershootRetouch!
New to Aftershoot? Join the waitlist and be among the first to try it!