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MUSE Photography Awards
Email: tyler@iaawawards.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2025 MUSE Photography Awards Officially Open for Exceptional Photographic Submissions
The International Awards Associate (IAA) is now proud to unveil the prestigious 2024 MUSE Photography Awards. Welcoming entries from around the globe, the award invites photographers of every caliber – be it professional, amateur, or student – to showcase their unique stories through personal lenses. Free from constraints, MUSE encourages participants to let their creativity flow uninhibited, crafting images that leave an indelible impression on viewers.
"As we step into another illustrious year of the MUSE Photography Awards, we are on a quest to celebrate the uncharted brilliance within the world of photographical creativity," stated Thomas Brandt, the spokesperson of IAA. "The saga of visual storytelling is profound and ever-evolving. With the MUSE Awards, we aim to spotlight and embrace the varied tales that tap into the legacies of photographers from every corner."
2025 MUSE Theme: Celebrating Milestone
In celebration of MUSE’s 10th Anniversary, the 2025 MUSE Photography Awards proudly introduces the theme: "Celebrating Milestones." The competition honors the photographers who have shaped excellence through visual storytelling, transforming fleeting moments into timeless works of art. The 2025 MUSE theme recognizes the talent, creativity, and dedication that have pushed the boundaries of photography, capturing the world in ways never seen before towards a future filled with endless possibilities.
2025 MUSE Photography Awards Categories
In its mission to celebrate the rich diversity of photographic art, the MUSE Photography Awards presents a wide range of categories that showcase innovation and creativity across genres. This year, new additions—Fashion and Minimalist photography—join the lineup, offering photographers fresh opportunities to express their unique vision. Categories span across Architecture, Black & White, Commercial, Editorial, Fine Art, Nature, People, and Special Category, each designed to highlight distinct styles and elevate the art of photography.
Application Fees and Deadlines
The MUSE Photography Awards is committed to offering accessible entry fees and a direct submission process through the official website, ensuring photographers from all backgrounds have the opportunity to be celebrated for their exceptional work. Entry fees are set at $30 for professional submissions and $25 for amateur or student entries, maintaining consistency across the board.
As a platform that honors photographers who blend global perspectives with intricate storytelling, the MUSE Photography Awards continues to set new standards in the industry. The Early Bird submission period begins on October 14, 2024, with the Full Results to be announced on April 10, 2025.
MUSE Photography Awards Prizes
The MUSE Photography Awards takes pride on a carefully selected panel of jurors, ensuring a fair and credible evaluation process. Excellence is recognized across multiple levels, including MUSE Photographers of the Year, Category Winners of the Year, Platinum, Gold, and Silver winners. The Professional Photographer of the Year will be awarded a cash prize of $3,000, and the Amateur/Student Photographer of the Year will receive $2,000, both accompanied by a Limited Edition 2025 MUSE Statuette with personalized engravings. Furthermore, Category Winners of the Year in both professional and amateur/student categories will be awarded $100 each, in recognition of their outstanding achievements.
“The true power of photography lies not just in its visual appeal, but in the emotion and soul that photographers pour into their work, creating a profound connection with those who experience it,” remarked Thomas. “As we step into this next chapter, MUSE is ready to celebrate a new wave of creativity that will shape the world, one captivating image at a time.”
For competition submissions and entry forms, kindly visit the official website here: musephotographyawards.com.
About International Awards Associate (IAA)
Established in 2015, the International Awards Associate (IAA) is a global organization dedicated to recognizing professional excellence and outstanding achievements in various industries. As the organizer of a wide range of prestigious award programs such as the MUSE Creative Awards, MUSE Design Awards, Vega Digital Awards, NYX Awards, NYX Game Awards, TITAN Business Awards, TITAN Property Awards, London Design Awards, NY Product Design Awards, French Design Awards and many more, IAA aims to honor, promote and encourage professional excellence, from industry to industry, internationally and domestically, through award platforms that are industry appropriate.
