The Eyes
Behind
the Prize

Every great competition needs guardians of the craft.
Our jury is not just here to hand out points -
they are here to define what retouching means in 2025:
honest, refined, and unforgettable.
Each of them brings a different perspective -
from behind the lens, from the retouching desk,
and from years of creative direction
and leadership.

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Every great competition needs guardians of the craft.
Our jury is not just here to hand out points -
they are here to define what retouching means in 2025:
honest, refined, and unforgettable.
Each of them brings a different perspective -
from behind the lens, from the retouching desk,
and from years of creative direction
and leadership.

Meet
the Jury

Name: Kayleigh JuneSKILLS: Beauty Photorapher, Retoucher, EducatorJURY Panel: Founding Jury Member
Kayleigh June

Kayleigh is a beauty photographer and retoucher based between Sydney and Melbourne. Discovering photography at the young age of 15, over the years Kayleigh has developed a style to reflect her interest in the latest trends of makeup and fashion, using vivid tones and distinct lighting to differentiate her work.
Retouching and Photographing for brands such as Burt's Bees, Cotton ON and Dimple Color has cemented her place as an industry professional.
Her passion and drive to succeed in the industry has also led her to take on a role of educator, creating a YouTube photography tutorial channel amassing over 100,000 subscribers.
Kayleigh appreciates and strives to show diversity in everything that she creates.

The full jury lineup will be revealed as registration unfolds.

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why
The jury
Matters

Together, this jury is more than a panel.
It’s a dialogue between photography and retouching,
between artistry and precision,
between local talent and global voices.
They are not just choosing winners -
they are shaping the future standard of the industry.

Together, this jury is more than a panel.
It’s a dialogue between photography and retouching,
between artistry and precision,
between local talent and global voices.
They are not just choosing winners -
they are shaping the future standard of the industry.

01/

SKIN

Naturalness, skin quality, texture,
color balance, impact, consistency
between all 4 images.

02/

PRODUCT

Clarity, texture, shadows, detail,
consistency between all 4 images.

03/

COMPOSITE

Seamlessness, imagination, execution.

SCORING &
JUDGING