{"id":37651,"date":"2025-04-10T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/muse.international\/?p=37651"},"modified":"2025-04-10T10:47:22","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T10:47:22","slug":"2025-muse-photography-awards-announces-the-photographers-category-winners-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/muse.international\/index\/2025-muse-photography-awards-announces-the-photographers-category-winners-of-the-year\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 MUSE Photography Awards Announces the Photographers &amp; Category Winners of the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>International Awards Associate (IAA)<\/strong> proudly unveils the winners, marking a historic moment as MUSE celebrates its 10th anniversary. This prestigious competition continues to set new global standards, attracting over <strong>4,000 entries<\/strong> from more than <strong>40 countries<\/strong>. As the art of photography transcends borders. This year\u2019s winners exemplify the power of visual storytelling, capturing emotions, cultures, and perspectives that resonate worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The overwhelming response highlights the growing influence of MUSE as a global platform for both emerging and established photographers to achieve recognition. To uphold fairness and excellence, a distinguished panel of industry professionals, and creative experts evaluated each entry based on a rigorous judging process, reinforcing the competition\u2019s credibility and honoring only the most outstanding images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2025 MUSE Photographers of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Awards proudly announces its Photographers of the Year, recognizing exceptional talent in both professional and amateur categories. <strong>Liam Man<\/strong> is the <strong>MUSE Photographer of the Year<\/strong> (Professional) for <strong>Burning Cold<\/strong>, receiving a <strong>$3,000 cash prize<\/strong>. In the amateur division, <strong>Jo\u00e3o Coelho<\/strong> is the MUSE Photographer of the Year (Amateur) for <strong>Desperation<\/strong>, receiving a <strong>$2,000 cash prize<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. MUSE Photographer of the Year (Professional) \u2013 <strong>Burning Cold<\/strong> by <strong>Liam Man<\/strong> (United Kingdom)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. MUSE Photographer of the Year (Amateur) \u2013 <strong>Desperation<\/strong> by <strong>Jo\u00e3o Coelho<\/strong> (Portugal)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2025 Category Winners for the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, the Category Winners of the Year are recognized for their excellence across various  genres. Each winner receives a <strong>$100 cash prize<\/strong>, showcasing their dedication and creativity through influential mediums in each of their categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Photographers from diverse backgrounds and styles also submitted their work, reflecting a wide range of perspectives. Among the standout winners,<strong> Mark Tomalla, Francisco Negroni, Louise Wolbers, Glenn Goldman, Deryk Baumg\u00e4rtner, Shirley Wung, Todor Tilev, Osama ELolemy<\/strong>. And many more were recognized for their exceptional achievements in their respective categories. These winners, along with many others, showcase the creative excellence that the MUSE Photography Awards has celebrated since its inception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more, please visit the official website for the complete list of winners here: <a href=\"https:\/\/musephotographyawards.com\/\" class=\"external\">musephotographyawards.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cPhotography has always been a powerful medium, capable of capturing not just moments. But emotions, history, and change,\u201d reflected Thomas Brandt, spokesperson of IAA. \u201cAs MUSE reaches its 10th anniversary, we celebrate the global photography community that has continued to inspire, embodying this vision while demonstrating both technical brilliance and compelling storytelling.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The International Awards Associate (IAA) proudly unveils the winners, marking a historic moment as MUSE celebrates its 10th anniversary. 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