Competitions & Awards
The Atelier of Muses celebrates imaginative photography, creative growth and the people who make our community extraordinary.
Discover current photography competitions, creative calls and Atelier awards, with opportunities for photographers and muses to share their work, gain recognition and inspire one another.
Every open opportunity will include its categories, eligibility, deadline and complete submission instructions below.
Current Competitions & Awards
The Atelier Photography Awards 2026
Entries close 30 October 2026
Open to photographers who have attended an official Atelier of Muses event. Submit up to 10 of your own images created at an Atelier experience for recognition across portraiture, fashion, fine art, storytelling, lighting, interpretation of theme and sense of place.
The Muse’s Muse Award 2026
A confidential peer-voted award celebrating the muse who made the strongest personal and creative impression on fellow models during the Atelier’s first year. Models who attended an official Atelier event between 9 August 2025 and 8 August 2026 are invited directly to cast one private vote for a muse they personally met or worked alongside. The recipient will remain secret until the awards are revealed.
The Atelier Muse Awards 2026
A collection of special honours recognising the creativity, professionalism, growth and contribution of muses who shaped the Atelier’s first year. These awards are selected privately by the Atelier and are not open for applications or public nominations. Recipients and individual honours will remain confidential until the official reveal.
Photography Awards 2026: Entry Details
Who can enter
Open to photographers who have attended an official Atelier of Muses event. Every submitted image must be your own work and must have been created at an Atelier experience.
What to submit
You may submit up to 10 images. Colour and black-and-white work are both accepted. Basic adjustments are permitted, but heavily altered images are not eligible. Please include your full name, the Atelier event or events attended and, if you wish, a brief caption for each image.
Award categories
Photographer of the Year
Best Portrait
Best Fashion Image
Best Fine Art Image
Best Storytelling Image
Master of Light
Best Interpretation of Theme
Sense of Place Award
Judges’ Choice Award
People’s Choice Award
How to enter
Email your images to victoriah@atelierofmuses.com with the subject line “AOM PHOTO SUBMISSION.” Entries close 30 October 2026.
