Boudoir Inspiration is proud to present the annual Boudoir Photography Awards celebrating the creativity of boudoir photographers from 140+ countries around the world with their sensual and mesmerizing photography.

This is the first of our annual contests which will hopefully be organized every year in the future.

A book in high quality print will be available for sale after the announcement of the winners. The book will consist of winners and shortlisted entries.

You can follow the updates from this URL:
https://www.boudoirinspiration.com/boudoir-photography-awards


PRIZES:

1st Place:

2 nights for 4 in Cappadocia
4 nights for 4 in the Turkish Riviera
$500 cash prize
Special winner badge and certificate
Print & digital copy of the book
Inclusion in book
Free website and 1 year Pro Plan on Pixpa
2 year Aftershoot Professional Plan
Promoted on Boudoir Inspiration website
Promoted on Boudoir Inspiration social media


2nd Place:

4 nights for 4 in the Turkish Riviera
$300 cash prize
Special 2nd place badge and certificate
Print & digital copy of the book
Inclusion in book
Free website and 1 year Pro Plan on Pixpa
1 year Aftershoot Professional Plan
Promoted on Boudoir Inspiration website
Promoted on Boudoir Inspiration social media


3rd Place:

4 nights for 4 in the Turkish Riviera
$200 cash prize
Special 3rd place badge and certificate
Print & digital copy of the book
Inclusion in book
Free website and 1 year Pro Plan on Pixpa
6 months Aftershoot Professional Plan
Promoted on Boudoir Inspiration website
Promoted on Boudoir Inspiration social media


Shortlist:

Special shortlisted badge
Digital copy of the book
Inclusion in book
50% off on annual plans & 63% off on 2-yearly plans on Pixpa
20% off Aftershoot Professional Plan
Promoted on Boudoir Inspiration website
Promoted on Boudoir Inspiration social media


SPONSORS:

Ortahisar Cave Hotel Cappadocia: https://bit.ly/3wbfMxP
Blue Marlin Deluxe - Spa & Resort: https://bit.ly/3AsIq03
Pixpa Website Builder: https://bit.ly/pixpabpa
Aftershoot - Photo Culling Made Easy: https://bit.ly/aftershootbpa


JUDGES (sorted by name):

Guillaume Lechat - Photographer: @lechat_fineartnudes
Igor Vorobey - Photographer: @foto_vorobey_foto
Izunia Motyl - Model: @izunia.motyl
Jocelyn Binder - Model: @jocelynbinder
Osman Gökçe - Photographer: @o7.foto
Paolo Lazzarotti - Photographer: @primordial_beauty
Sadie Gray - Model: @sadiegrayheart
Stephanie Bowers - Photographer: @stephaniebowersphotography
Valeria Lariccia - Model: @valerialariccia__
Yuliya Panchenko - Photographer: @ypboudoir


ENTRY FEES:

Early Deadline (November 28, 2022): 1 image: $19.50 (discounts for multiple entries and Pro Kavyar members)

Final Deadline (December 28, 2022): 1 image: $24.50 (discounts for multiple entries and Pro Kavyar members)

There are no limits in the number of entries however we recommend that you only submit your best ones.


RETURN OF ENTRIES:

Entries will not be returned. Only winning entries will be kept on file for promotional purposes. Boudoir Inspiration will not be responsible for any damaged or lost submissions.


USE OF IMAGES & DISCLAIMER:

Copyright and all other rights remain that of the photographer. Any photograph used by Boudoir Inspiration shall carry the photographer’s credit line. Use may include publication in any Boudoir Inspiration media sponsor publication. All entrants understand and agree that any image submitted to the competition may be used by Boudoir Inspiration to use for marketing and promotional purposes including in any media such as exhibitions, print and digital media directly related to the Boudoir Inspiration competition.

Participants represent and warrant that (1) the Photographs are original and that they own the rights to their Photographs, (2) the Photographs do not violate the rights of any third party, (3) the Photographs do not convey a false or misleading impression, and (4) any additional information they submit about the Photographs is accurate.


WINNER NOTIFICATION:

All winners will be announced online eight to twelve weeks after the final submission deadline. Only top winners will be notified before the official announcement.


SHORTLIST?

A few entries will be shortlisted before the announcement of the winners. The number of shortlisted images will be determined by our judges. The shortlisted images will be published in our special awards book and a digital copy will be sent to shortlisted entries. Shortlisted entries will also be promoted in our website and social media.


JUDGING CRITERIA:

Members of the Judges will review all entries and judge images on the basis of artistic merit, originality, subject, and style and ultimately decide the winners.


HONORABLE MENTIONS:

Boudoir Inspiration judges will award several Honorable Mention to entries to acknowledge talent as they deem fit.


DEADLINE:

Early Deadline: November 28, 2022 (cheaper fee)
Final Deadline: December 28, 2022


VACATION PRIZE DETAILS:

Vacation dates are planned to be on June 2023. Exact dates will be determined later. Airplane tickets are not included in the prize.


CASH PRIZE PAYMENTS:

Cash prizes will be paid in USD via PayPal or Wise. Any fees incurred for foreign currency transfers will be deducted from the winning amount. There are no alternatives available for prize winners.


CAN I SUBMIT MY IMAGES VIA E-MAIL, AS PRINTS OR CD'S IN THE MAIL?

We only accept digital submissions via the platforms listed in the "How to Enter" section. They are the fastest and most convenient ways for you and for us.


HOW MANY IMAGES CAN I SUBMIT?

You may enter as many images as you wish in the Competition.


CAN I MAKE CHANGES TO MY SUBMITTED ENTRY?

Until the submission is accepted, you can edit your submission. However, once the submission has been accepted, unfortunately you can not make changes after.


CAN I ENTER AN IMAGE THAT HAS BEEN PUBLISHED?

Both published and unpublished work is accepted.


CAN I ADD A TEXT OR LOGO ON MY IMAGE?

We do not accept any images with text, logo or any watermark on the images.


IS THERE A TIME LIMIT ON WHEN THE PHOTOGRAPH WAS TAKEN?

There are no restrictions on the date of the photograph.


CAN I GET A REFUND?

No. Entry fees are non-refundable.


If you have any questions, please feel free to send an email to hello@boudoirinspiration.com