A Decade of Creativity, A Future of Limitless Possibilities
In celebrating the 10th Anniversary, the MUSE Photography Awards continues to honor photographers behind the lens who have shaped this transformative community. The 2025 MUSE theme, Celebrating Milestones, pays tribute to the photographers who have transformed moments into timeless pieces of art, recognizing their contribution to visual storytelling across the globe. Each milestone reflects the talent, dedication, and creativity that push the boundaries of photography, capturing details of the world in ways never seen before.
This year, you are invited to join this extraordinary celebration, sharing your distinctive perspectives to spark new ideas, foster global connections, and create images that will leave an enduring mark on future generations. Together, let's celebrate the moments that have defined us and look ahead to a future filled with even greater possibilities.
The MUSE Awards is designed for the convenience of our entrants by way of online registrations and submissions.
$35/image for professional and $30/image for amateur/student categories. There are no limits in the number of entries.
Fees are non-refundable. Withdrawn entries (whether withdrawn by entrant or by the MUSE Awards for entrant's failure to comply with the entry rules) will NOT be refunded.
Multiple entries must be submitted at the same time as your first entry in order to be counted as "additional entries". An entry submitted at a later time will be counted as a "first entry".
Enter MUSE Photography AwardsParticipants may purchase a Bundle Entries Package, which can be used within the year of the competition when the package is purchased. The package is priced at $185 for 10 Credits.
One (1) Entry Category = One (1) Credit. With the package, you are able to save up to $11 per entry.
Get Now, Save On Entry Fee| 2026 Entry Period | Early Bird (Oct 16 - Nov 13, 2025) |
Regular (Nov 14 - Dec 11, 2025) |
Final (Dec 12, 2025 - Jan 15, 2026) |
Final Extension (Jan 16 - Feb 26, 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Professional Single |
$30 |
$35 |
$40 |
$45 |
| Professional Series (2-8 images) |
$40 | $45 | $50 | $55 |
| Amateur / Student Single | $25 | $30 | $35 | $40 |
| Amateur / Student Series | $35 | $40 | $45 | $50 |
| Additional Category | $20 | $25 | $30 | $35 |
| Results Announcement: Apr 10, 2026 | ||||
| Work submitted must have been created within the last 5 years (2022-2026). | ||||
| Benefits / Winning Level | MUSE Photographer of the Year | Category Winners of the Year | Platinum Winners | Gold & Silver Winners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash Prizes | $3,000 (Pro) $2,000 (Amateur / Student) |
$100 / Category | / | / |
| MUSE Statuette | YES | / | / | / |
| Mentioned in Winner Press Release | YES | YES | / | / |
| Photo Showcased at MUSE Gallery Section | YES | YES | / | / |
| Mentioned in MUSE e-Newsletter | YES | YES | / | / |
| Mentioned in MUSE Media Partner Website: Muse.World | YES | YES | YES | / |
| Winner's Interview | YES | YES | YES | / |
| Dedicated Social Post | YES | YES | YES | / |
| Winner's Page | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Eligible to Purchase MUSE Statuette | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Winner e-Certificate | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Winner’s Badge | YES | YES | YES | YES |
*Note: Cash prizes are not cumulative. Only one cash prize can be awarded to each winner with the highest available prize applied.
For example, if a winner is awarded both MUSE Photographer of the Year (Professional Category) and Category Winner of the Year, they will only receive the $3000 cash prize from the MUSE Photographer of the Year and not $100 from winning the latter. First placed Category Winners can only receive one $100 cash prize even if they win the title in multiple categories.
If you submitted your entries through an award agent and won either MUSE Photographer or Category Winner of the Year, IAA will proceed to issue the cash prize to the closest representative of the winning entry, the award agent, to collect it on your behalf. Please liaise with your award agent on the matter of cash prizes. Cash prizes will be issued either to the winners or award agent within a month after the announcement of results.
The MUSE Photography Awards and International Awards Associate’s decision are final in its sole discretion and binding in relation to all matters relating to Competitions and may not be subject to any discussions or correspondence.
The MUSE Photography Awards captures, retains and celebrates the many talented photographers of all levels and genres with their timeless imagery and ingenuity. Evoking emotions from all senses, we believe that a single photograph can transcend all languages and countries, becoming truly international by telling a story of its own. This is your time to show your creativity, and this is the perfect platform to do so.
Up to $7,400 worth of cash prizes to be won annually.
Winners will have their profiles displayed and promoted on the MUSE Photography Awards’ website for 5 years, adding another platform of promotion to their benefit.
MUSE Photography Awards keep entry fees low to encourage individual/agency participation.
Add a custom designed MUSE statuette for your awards collection each year.
MUSE Photography Awards is an Adobe Authorized Affiliate.
Most Platinum entries will be featured on MUSE's Media Partner website - Muse.World, an international blog for creative inspiration.
Each year, more than 40 international jurors evaluate your work.
Simple entry steps with online submissions only.
There is never an acceptance fee for winners.
Your name / company name will be able to reach new international audiences, clients or press members.
Winning the MUSE Photography Awards & Competition is a great achievement that brings fame, prestige and recognition.
Winning images get enough exposure to increase sales significantly; more fame means more revenue.
