The Transformation Challenge is your chance to show off your progress, win a free month of Studio Era, and earn the coveted title of Studio Era Icon.
It runs every month, and entering takes just a few minutes once you've got your photos ready.
When it's open
The submission form opens for the first 7 days of every month (the 1st through the 7th). After that, the form closes until the 1st of the next month.
We'll send you an in-app message with the submission link on the 1st of every month, so you don't have to remember.
This keeps every entry feeling current. Your most recent photo is from this month, not something from weeks ago.
What you're submitting
Each entry is a comparison photo: a recent check-in paired with an older one. You choose how far back you want to compare from, and that determines which "transformation period" you're entering.
The transformation periods available:
1 month = this month vs any check-in from last month
2 month = this month vs any check-in from two months ago
3 month = this month vs any check-in from three months ago
...up to 6 month
7+ month = this month vs any check-in older than six months ago (no limit)
Your "after" photo must be a check-in from the current submission window (the 1st – 7th of the month you're submitting in). Your "before" photo can be from any point within the matching earlier month — or for the 7+ category, any check-in older than six months.
A quick example
Say it's June 3rd and you want to enter the 2-month transformation:
Your "after" photo is a check-in from June 1–7.
Your "before" photo is any check-in from April (two months back).
Submit this comparison and you're entered for the 2-month period.
You can enter as many periods as you want
If you've been training for a while and have check-ins going back several months, you can submit a 1-month, a 3-month, and a 7+ month all in one go. Each one counts as its own entry for judging, and each one is a separate chance to win.
How to enter
Open the submission form during the open window (1st – 7th of the month).
Pick the transformation periods you want to enter.
Save your comparison photos from the Studio Era app to your camera roll. The form walks you through this step-by-step with screenshots. You can save up to 3 angles per period (front, side, back).
Upload your photos to each period and submit.
The form has a built-in walkthrough showing exactly how to save comparison photos from your Studio Era app, so don't worry if you've never done it before.
The prize
Each month's winner gets:
A free month of Studio Era
The title of Studio Era Icon
We celebrate the winners inside the private Studio Era community a few days after entries close.
Common questions
Do my photos have to come from the Studio Era app? Yes. All comparison photos must come from the app's Progress section. The submission form walks you through how to save them.
What if I miss the window? You'll need to wait until the 1st of the next month. The form will show you when it reopens.
Can I enter more than one transformation period? Yes, enter as many as you like in a single submission. Each period is judged separately, so more periods means more chances to win.
Do I need to take a new check-in every month? Yes, your "after" photo must be from the current submission window (the 1st – 7th). Take a fresh check-in in the Studio Era app at the start of each month and you're set.
Do I have to upload front, side, and back? No, you can upload as few or as many of the three angles as you have. More angles give judges a fuller picture, but it's not required.
When are winners announced? After entries close on the 7th, normally within a few days. We post the winners inside the Studio Era community.