An opportunity and platform for emerging photographers, stylists and image makers.
The arts and fashion industries are an integral part of our identities. An engine of social change and catharsis, history is documented and forged through the arts, culture and fashion.
Australian creative minds have always been at the forefront of these conversations, offering pioneering techniques, diverse perspectives, and contributing immense value to our economy. The arts, cultural and fashion industries contribute $122.3 billion to the Australian economy. The fashion industry alone contributes $27.2 billion. These critical sectors uplift all Australians.
As a platform and voice for creative minds, we are proud to reintroduce our Creative Showcase. This is an opportunity for image makers: stylists, photographers and creators to have their creative work platformed and championed within the industry and beyond.
We are calling out for aspiring and emerging image makers to enter a six-to-eight-page fashion or beauty editorial to be considered by a panel of leaders within the field. A shortlist of 20 finalists will be selected by these judges and featured on RUSSH.com. From these, three winners will be selected.
Each of these three winners will have their work featured in print in the March issue of RUSSH Magazine, in addition to receiving prizes from our key partners.
The Creative Showcase honours RUSSH's core purpose, nourishing our community of creative minds and championing fresh talent. This is an initiative that aims to provides emerging creators with a platform and the scope they need to flourish.
Congratulation to the winners of the 2025 Creative Showcase
Judges' Choice
James Watts
'High Fashion, It's A Flight Risk'
Readers' Choice
Stephanie Pedersen
The Female Gaze
Voting closed for our Readers' Choice winner.
But you can still view the 20 finalists on the voting page.
About our partners
Omoda is a design-driven automotive brand from the Chery Group, redefining the intersection of form and function. Launched in 2022, Omoda brings a modern, forward-thinking approach to car design—where the aesthetics of luxury meet future focused technology.
Omoda is proud to award the Judges' Choice winner a $5,000 grant to help pursue their creative career.
Camera House is Australia’s largest camera retailer and curator. It’s the premier destination for photographers and enthusiasts to explore a wide selection and receive tailored advice on the gear you need, empowering your photography and filmmaking.
Camera House in collaboration with Fujifilm are proud to award the Readers' Choice winner a Fujifilm Camera Kit.
Collection by TFE Hotels is a carefully curated portfolio of exceptional independent hotels. Each property in our collection has been selected for its distinctive character, thoughtful design, and deep connection to its local community.
TFE Hotels is proud to award the Editor's Commendation winner a 4-night stay in a Collection by TFE Hotel with daily breakfast.
