ColorPro With Me 2026 Photo Edit Challenge

#ColorProWithMe2026

Photo Edit Challenge

Submissions open through August 14, 2026.

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By entering this competition, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.

About the Challenge

Show Us Your Best Colors

Unleash your creativity for a chance to win a professional 5K monitor and other great prizes! ColorPro® invites you to bring our RAW photos to life with your choice of personalized edits. Use color, light, shadow, and more to reveal a style that’s uniquely you.

Artist: Luke Stackpoole

How to Enter

Join the Challenge Now

Follow the steps below to be part of the #ColorProWithMe2026 Photo Edit Challenge. The competition is open to all creators everywhere in the world, and participation is free. You can even submit more than one entry!

1. Download Assets

Access the competition files below. Included are:

  • 4 RAW photos taken by our judges
  • ColorPro frame templates
  • Visual references

For each submission, pick one of the photos to edit for step 2. Use the frame template to format your work in step 3.

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2. Edit & Screenshot

Save a copy of one of the RAW images and color grade it using any editing software.

Take at least 1 screenshot of the panel(s) you adjusted, such as:

  • Basics
  • Curves
  • Color Mixer
  • Color Grading
  • Color Calibration
Edit & Screenshot

3. Assemble Images

For each panel screenshot, use the ColorPro frame template to create a separate composite image:

  • Choose your preferred ColorPro frame style.
  • Edit the label at top.
  • Add the panel screenshot to the center.
  • Make the background your completed artwork.

Please ensure your completed artwork and composite images all use a 4:5 aspect ratio.

Edit & Screenshot

Framed Image Example

Submission Examples

4. Post on Instagram

On Instagram, follow @ColorPro and check that your account is public. Post a 4:5 image carousel featuring your framed images:

  • 1 completed artwork
  • 1 original photo
  • 1 or more panel images

Start your caption with:

You can also share your editing approach, inspiration, or tip.

Tag @ColorPro and the photographer of the original photo (@ashrafularefin and @withluke).

By entering this competition, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.

Judging Criteria

What We’re Looking For

Your artwork will be evaluated based on:

  • Color Intent (40%)

    How effectively your color grading establishes a distinct mood, atmosphere, or visual narrative while enhancing the original RAW image.

  • Technical Execution (30%)

    The precision and quality of your edit, including tonal balance, color harmony, contrast control, and overall refinement while adhering to the required format.

  • Visual Impact & Creativity (30%)

    The "wow" factor of your finished work, including originality, creative interpretation, and compelling use of color to create a memorable result.

Judging criteria breakdown chart

Competition Prizes

What You Could Win

One talented Winner will receive:

  • 1 ColorPro VP2788-5K (US$929.99 value)
  • 1 Lexar CFexpress Type B SILVER 256B or Type A SILVER 256GB + 1 SD SILVER Pro 128GB + 1 RW530 or RW520 card reader (Up to US$519.99 value)
  • 1 Calibrite® ColorChecker Passport Photo 2 (US$119.00 value)
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Thunderbolt™ 4 99% DCI-P3 5K UHD+

Competition Timeline

Mark Your Calendars

Don’t miss these important #ColorProWithMe2026 dates.

Jun. 14th – Aug. 14th Submission Period
Aug. 17th – Sept. 2nd Evaluation by Judges
Sept. 4th Finalist Announced
Sept. 7th Winner Announced
Coming Soon Video Challenge

Submission Examples

Get Inspired

The right edits can turn a photograph into something more. Check out how our judges created stunning artworks from their RAW images through skillful, deliberate color grading.

Ashraful Arefin submission example 1
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Ashraful Arefin submission example 3
Ashraful Arefin submission example 4
Ashraful Arefin submission example 5
Ashraful Arefin Ashraful Arefin (@ashrafularefin)

Ashraful Arefin is a visual artist and photographer based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. With a background in fine arts, his work is known for its painterly aesthetics, emotional depth, and storytelling approach. Ashraful blends photography with fine art sensibilities, often capturing fleeting moments of magic in everyday life. He has worked with international brands, taught global workshops, and his images have been exhibited and published worldwide. His latest projects explore themes of stillness, transformation, and visual poetry.

Luke Stackpoole submission example 1
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Luke Stackpoole submission example 3
Luke Stackpoole submission example 4
Luke Stackpoole submission example 5
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Luke Stackpoole Luke Stackpoole (@withluke)

Luke Stackpoole is a UK-based photographer and filmmaker known for his cinematic style and emotionally rich storytelling. Since leaving his finance career in 2017, he has worked with global brands like Adobe, Sony, DJI, and The North Face. With a following of over one million, Luke is recognized for capturing moody landscapes and natural beauty from around the world. As a ColorPro Ambassador, he shares his vision through workshops, campaigns, and educational content, supporting and inspiring the global photography community.

Explore the Latest Entries

Browse what other creators have entered in our Photo Edit Challenge. Every take offers a fresh perspective. We look forward to seeing yours, too!

Ready to Join?

Start the #ColorProWithMe2026 Photo Edit Challenge by downloading the competition files below. Post your submission on Instagram by Friday, August 14, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PT for a chance to win.

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By entering this competition, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Not sure how to proceed? Read our Q&A below or send a message to @ColorPro on Instagram for additional support.

  • What is the #ColorProWithMe2026 Photo Edit Challenge?

    The #ColorProWithMe2026 Photo Edit Challenge is a contest hosted by ColorPro where you can edit any of four select photos for a chance to win prizes. It is not a photography contest, but instead a way to show how you interpret a photograph with color and other visual elements like light.

  • How do I join the challenge?

    Start by downloading the competition files on this page and choosing one of the raw photographs included to edit. Save a copy of the image you chose and use your preferred software to color grade it as you like, taking screenshots of the settings as you adjust them. Frame the screenshots using our template. Post your edited artwork, the original photograph, and your framed panel screenshots to Instagram by the deadline with the caption: My #ColorProWithMe2026 Photo Edit Challenge submission for @ColorPro. See “How to Enter” above for details.

  • What photo editing software can I use?

    You may use any editing software you like to color grade the RAW photo. Many professional creators work with desktop apps like Adobe Lightroom, but you are free to also try mobile apps or any free tools that allow for color grading. To create composite images of your panel screenshots using our ColorPro frame template in Step 3, you will need compatible software like Adobe Photoshop or Canva.

  • I don’t have a ColorPro monitor. Can I still join?

    Any monitor could be used for the #ColorProWithMe2026 Photo Edit Challenge. Since this is a color grading competition, we recommended using a monitor with wide color gamut coverage for the best editing experience.

  • Is the competition free?

    Yes! The #ColorProWithMe2026 Photo Edit Challenge has no entry fee and is open to everyone. The only things you’ll need to invest are time and effort.

  • What are the requirements for joining?

    Creators could join during the submission period by posting their submission on Instagram using the required carousel format. View Terms & Conditions.

  • What is a RAW photo?

    A RAW photo is an image captured directly from a camera sensor with minimal processing, preserving the highest level of detail, color accuracy, and dynamic range. Unlike compressed JPEG files, RAW images retain more data, giving photographers and creators more flexibility to fine-tune exposure, color, and tonal balance during post-production while maintaining exceptional image quality.

  • What is color grading?

    Color grading is the process of enhancing and refining the color, tone, and overall visual mood of an image or video during post-production. By adjusting elements like contrast, saturation, highlights, and shadows, creators can achieve a more polished, cinematic, or stylistically consistent look. Color grading is widely used in photography, filmmaking, and content creation to create visual depth, maintain color accuracy, and establish a distinct creative aesthetic.

  • How will entries be judged?

    Entries will be evaluated based on Color Intent (40%), Technical Execution (30%), and Visual Impact & Creativity (30%). Judges will assess how effectively your color grading establishes mood and atmosphere, the overall quality and refinement of your edits, and the originality and visual impact of your final image. See “Judging Criteria” above.

  • Who are the judges?

    Ashraful Arefin (@ashrafularefin) and Luke Stackpoole (@withluke) are professional photographers who provided the RAW images to be used for this competition. They will select a total of 6 Finalists from among all submissions, and ColorPro will select the one Winner.