STRIKE A POSE: Model Photo Contest 2026

Model photography is an art of expression, attitude, movement, and presence.
In STRIKE A POSE: Model Photo Contest 2026, we invite photographers to showcase their most compelling portrait, fashion, editorial, beauty, and creative model imagery.

Whether your model is bold and fierce, soft and elegant, dramatic and sculptural, or effortlessly natural, we want to see the power of human expression brought to life in a single frame.

This contest celebrates style, confidence, and visual storytelling — from high-fashion studio portraits to lifestyle moments, beauty shots, character-driven posing, and artistic concepts. Every image should highlight the connection between photographer and model, revealing personality, mood, and intention.

Color or black and white, minimalist or elaborate, commercial or artistic — all styles are welcome as long as the model’s presence and pose are the heart of the image.

Please note: Images that were submitted to Strike a Pose 2025 are not eligible for participation in the 2026 edition.

What We’re Looking For

Expression & presence — strong emotional connection, attitude, or mood
Creative posing — dynamic shapes, movement, elegance, or unique character
Fashion, beauty & editorial impact — styling, makeup, wardrobe, and overall concept
Professional execution — lighting, composition, color, and detail
Storytelling — images that reveal personality, theme, or emotion
Any style welcome — studio, lifestyle, beauty, fine art, dramatic or minimal

Free account - 2 Free entry photos.
Upgrade available for FREE ACCOUNTS

Contest sponsor RETOUCH4ME

PRIZES:

1st place — 1 AI photo retouching plugin by RETOUCH4ME of the winner’s choice + 1,000 in-cloud AI retouches
2nd place — 1,000 in-cloud AI retouches by RETOUCH4ME
3rd place — 500 in-cloud AI retouches by RETOUCH4ME

Judges: TPA team + Retouch4me team

Judges: TPA team

Banner photo © MICHAL ŽIDEK