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MUSE PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS

The MUSE Photography Awards celebrates the creative ethos and underlying afternotes of what makes a photograph so influential. We want to see the ever-thriving visuals arts community grow from the view of their camera lens and share stories that will live on for decades to come.

From promoting the work of photography professionals to aspiring visual arts extraordinaires, our mission is to provide one of the best competitive platforms to display your work to the world.

Like the mythological Muses themselves, your ideas, expertise and creative vision will redefine who you are as a photographer. This is your time to share your vision to the world.

This is your picture-perfect moment.

Become the MUSE Photographer of the Year and Win Cash Prizes

The MUSE Photography Awards aims to redefine and push the boundaries of photography, where every aspect of a still image is carefully taken to reach international standards. Whether you are a professional or amateur photographer, your creativity will shine through the camera lens.

MUSE Photographer of the Year (Professional)

Receive the 2025 MUSE Awards statuette and a $3,000 cash prize

MUSE Photographer of the Year (Amateur/Student)

Receive the 2025 MUSE Awards statuette and a $2,000 cash prize

MUSE Category Winners (Professional & Amateur/Students)

$100 cash prize* each
Professional (10 Categories) & Amateur / Student (10 Categories)

MUSE Platinum, Gold & Silver Winners

Printable MUSE e-Certificate
Be interviewed and featured on Muse.World, our third-party media partner website
Dedicated winner’s page and social media posts

CATEGORIES

The MUSE Photography Awards categories consist of Architecture Photography, Commercial Photography, Editorial Photography, Event Photography, Fine Art Photography, Nature Photography, People Photography, Mobile Photography, Black & White Photography, Minimalist Photography, Fashion Photography and other special categories, such as Comedy Photography, Mobile Photography, etc.

HIGHLIGHTED WINNERS

Photographers of the Year: Ryo Utsunomiya (Professional Category), João Coelho (Amateur Category)

Category Winners of the Year: Shirley Wung, Eric Kanigan, Art Streiber, Stephan Goss, Salem McBunny, Jatenipat Ketpradit, Kazutoshi Kawakami, Chih Hsuan Hung, Lisa K. Kuhn, Leka Huie, João Coelho, Gina Wu, Theresa Sujata Senti, Dawn Renee Darnell, and Foteini Zaglara

Professional
2024
Sign - MUSE Photography Awards Photographer of the Year Winner

Photographer / Company

Ryo Utsunomiya

Category

Nature Photography - Wildlife

Country / Region

Japan

Amateur
2024
Scavengers - MUSE Photography Awards Photographer of the Year Winner

Photographer / Company

João Coelho

Category

Editorial Photography - Documentary

Country / Region

Portugal

Professional
2024
Train - MUSE Photography Awards Category Winners of the Year Winner

Photographer / Company

Shirley Wung

Category

Architecture Photography - Cityscapes

Country / Region

Taiwan

Professional
2024
Shinkansen - MUSE Photography Awards Category Winners of the Year Winner

Photographer / Company

Eric Kanigan

Category

Black & White Photography - Cityscape

Country / Region

United States

Professional
2024
OMEN Choose Fun - MUSE Photography Awards Category Winners of the Year Winner
OMEN – HP Inc.

Photographer / Company

Art Streiber

Category

Commercial Photography - Advertising

Country / Region

United States

Professional
2024
Snapshots of Valor: On the Front Lines of Ukraine's Struggle - MUSE Photography Awards Category Winners of the Year Winner

Photographer / Company

Stephan Goss

Category

Editorial Photography - War/Conflict

Country / Region

United States

Professional
2024
Big fire dance - MUSE Photography Awards Category Winners of the Year Winner

Photographer / Company

Shirley Wung

Category

Event Photography - Cultural

Country / Region

Taiwan

Professional
2024
GRANDPA - MUSE Photography Awards Category Winners of the Year Winner

Photographer / Company

Salem McBunny

Category

Fine Art Photography - Portrait

Country / Region

Mexico

Professional
2024
Starcruisers - MUSE Photography Awards Category Winners of the Year Winner

Photographer / Company

Eric Kanigan

Category

Nature Photography - Wildlife

Country / Region

United States

Professional
2024
Ghosts of Asaro - MUSE Photography Awards Category Winners of the Year Winner

Photographer / Company

Jatenipat Ketpradit

Category

People Photography - Culture

Country / Region

Thailand

Professional
2024
Marionette ballerinas - MUSE Photography Awards Category Winners of the Year Winner

Photographer / Company

Kazutoshi Kawakami

Category

Special Category - Digital Enhance Photography

Country / Region

Japan

Amateur
2024
Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal - MUSE Photography Awards Category Winners of the Year Winner

Photographer / Company

Chih Hsuan Hung

Category

Architecture Photography - Interior

Country / Region

Taiwan

2024 MUSE Virtual Exhibition

Experience the Surrealism Photography

This digital display immerses you in a curated exhibition, showcasing 100 critically-acclaimed images from the 2024 MUSE Photography Awards gallery. Browse through this exhibition at your personal leisure, feast your eyes upon each breathtaking photograph, and be absorbed in each detailed accompanying caption.

Throughout this exhibition, you’ll discover the awe-inspiring Photographers of Year, Category Winners of the Year, as well as Platinum Winners, from the Professional and Amateur/Student divisions.

*Clicking on an image will bring you closer to said image and clicking on the little “i“ icon, at the top right of the screen, will allow you to learn more about that amazing piece.

2025 MUSE Photography Awards Statuettes

A Decade of Brilliance

As the MUSE Awards commemorate a decade of transformative achievement, the 2025 statuette stands as a monument to unrivaled creativity mastery. This year’s emblem of excellence is more than just a trophy—it is a tribute to the bold visionaries whose work transcends time and leaves an indelible mark on the world.

Draped in Platinum, Gold, or Silver, the statuette symbolizes the journey of excellence, capturing the essence of those who have redefined the realms of artistry and creativity in photography.

Every detail is meticulously crafted to reflect the grandeur of the milestones achieved over the past decade, immortalizing the leading visionaries who continue to push the boundaries of possibility.

In celebrating ten years of brilliance, this statuette represents not only the recognition of past achievements but also the promise of future greatness. The 2025 MUSE Statuette embodies the timeless fusion of imagination and craftsmanship, welcoming the next wave of legends who will shape the future of photography.

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL AWARDS ASSOCIATE

MUSE Photography AWARDS IS AN IAA COMPETITION

The International Awards Associate (IAA) is a group of industry innovators, creators, designers and communications professionals whose commitment are to move the industry forward through discovery and recognition of new and existing talent.

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