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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 2024 MUSE Awards statuette and a $3,000 cash prize

MUSE Photographer of the Year (Amateur/Student)

Receive the 2024 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

And more benefits

HIGHLIGHTED WINNERS

MUSE Photographers of the Year: Alessandro Carboni (Professional Category), Judith Kuhn (Amateur Category)

Category Winners of the Year: Glenn Goldman, Lene Fossdal, Onni Wiljami, Marios Forsos, Andrea Francolini, Cheraine Collette, Christie Goldstein, Jatenipat Ketpradit, Craig Bill, Helena GARCIA HUERTAS, Luc De Cock, Simon Chu , Alessandro Rumi, Mark Tomalla MD, José Carlos González Expósito, Josef Buergi, Shihao Li, and Aitor del Arco.

Professional
2025
Burning Cold - MUSE Photography Awards

Photographer / Company

Liam Man

Category

Nature Photography - Ice and Glacier

Country / Region

United Kingdom

Amateur
2025
Desperation - MUSE Photography Awards

Photographer / Company

João Coelho

Category

Editorial Photography - Documentary

Country / Region

Portugal

Professional
2025
DANA - MUSE Photography Awards

Photographer / Company

Unai Beroiz

Category

Editorial Photography - Environmental

Country / Region

Spain

Professional
2025
Mother nature - MUSE Photography Awards
Terezie

Photographer / Company

Sonka Skerik

Category

Fine Art Photography - Nudes

Country / Region

Czech Republic

Professional
2025
¡Ya estoy aquí mamá! - MUSE Photography Awards

Photographer / Company

Rocío

Category

Black & White Photography - Newborn

Country / Region

Spain

Professional
2025
Blue fairy - MUSE Photography Awards

Photographer / Company

Camille Briottet

Category

Nature Photography - Silhouettes

Country / Region

France

Professional
2025
Tribes of Northern Kenya after 8 years of drought - MUSE Photography Awards

Photographer / Company

Marios Forsos

Category

People Photography - Portrait

Country / Region

United Kingdom

Amateur
2025
MADRID SKYSCRAPER - MUSE Photography Awards

Photographer / Company

DÁMASO ÁVILA

Category

Architecture Photography - Comtemporary

Country / Region

Spain

Amateur
2025
The Kingdom of Flies - MUSE Photography Awards

Photographer / Company

João Coelho

Category

People Photography - Lifestyle

Country / Region

Portugal

Amateur
2025
Traditions from Above: Stories of Vietnam’s Craft and Culture - MUSE Photography Awards

Photographer / Company

Chris Ha

Category

Fine Art Photography - Abstract

Country / Region

United States

Amateur
2025
From the bottom of the ocean - MUSE Photography Awards

Photographer / Company

João Coelho

Category

Editorial Photography - Documentary

Country / Region

Portugal

Amateur
2025
Tern's Water Dance - MUSE Photography Awards

Photographer / Company

Arian GolGiri

Category

Nature Photography - Wildlife

Country / Region

Finland

2023 MUSE Virtual Exhibition

Experience the Surrealism Photography

This digital display immerses you in a curated exhibition, showcasing 100 critically-acclaimed images from the 2023 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.

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 and other special categories, such as Covid-19 Related Photography, Stock Photography, Film Photography, etc.

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2023 MUSE AWARDS STATUETTE

EXPRESSIONISM IN VIEW

In true fashion, the MUSE Awards anchors its 2023 statuettes to their theme of the year, giving a tangible sense of the subjectivity of expressive intents. The statuettes are adorned with lustrous details, each speaking their own truth and exuding their unique beauty.

A trophy for those who are unbridled in their expression, the 2023 MUSE statuettes are representations on how the mind is multi-faceted in its beauty and creativity when you Unleash Yourself.

Unleash yourself, speak your mind through your craft, and be crowned a MUSE.

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2023 MUSE Awards Statuette

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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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