ADVANCE Model Magazine · Photo Contest · May 2026 – January 2027
Nine Months.
Nine Winners.
One Grand Prize.
A monthly editorial photo contest for models — judged on presence, story, and craft. Each month stands on its own. Every winner earns their place in something bigger.
Enter Through the LensMonthly Contest
Win the Month.
One winner selected each month, May 2026 through January 2027. Monthly winners receive:
- —$250 cash prize
- —Feature placement in ADVANCE Model Magazine
- —Feature placement on the AbsolutelyKellyL website
- —Automatic entry into the Grand Prize competition
Grand Prize
Win the Year.
The nine monthly winners compete for the Grand Prize. Each finalist may submit up to 10 additional photos for further consideration. Only monthly winners are eligible. The Grand Prize winner receives:
- —$1,000 cash prize
- —A full production day at AbsolutelyKellyL Studio, Johnsonville, SC — HMU by Brushed by KellyL, photography by Brushed & Co, three complete looks
- —Entry into Runway Model of the Year — February 2027, New York
- —The door to New York Fashion Week — and everything that follows
How It Works
Simple. Intentional.
01
Submit
Enter your best editorial photo each month. Early entries in April are judged as May submissions. One entry per month minimum — judged on presence, story, and craft.
02
Win the Month
One winner selected each month. $250, a magazine feature, and automatic entry into the Grand Prize competition.
03
Win the Year
Nine monthly winners compete for the Grand Prize. Finalists may submit up to 10 additional photos. Only monthly winners are eligible.
Where It Goes
This is just the beginning.
Step 01
Through the Lens
Enter. Get seen. Get published. Win your month. May 2026 – January 2027.
Step 02
Runway Model of the Year
Prove you can carry a stage. February 2027. New York. No travel or accommodations provided.
Step 03
New York Fashion Week
The opportunity is real. The runway is earned. Kelly opens the door for those who are ready.
Ready to be seen by the fashion industry?
Early entry open now · April submissions judged as May winners
Enter Through the Lens