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.
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
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
Photographer / Company
Ryo Utsunomiya
Category
Nature Photography - Wildlife
Country / Region
Japan
Photographer / Company
João Coelho
Category
Editorial Photography - Documentary
Country / Region
Portugal
Photographer / Company
Shirley Wung
Category
Architecture Photography - Cityscapes
Country / Region
Taiwan
Photographer / Company
Eric Kanigan
Category
Black & White Photography - Cityscape
Country / Region
United States
Photographer / Company
Art Streiber
Category
Commercial Photography - Advertising
Country / Region
United States
Photographer / Company
Stephan Goss
Category
Editorial Photography - War/Conflict
Country / Region
United States
Photographer / Company
Shirley Wung
Category
Event Photography - Cultural
Country / Region
Taiwan
