The primary subject of the photograph must be a woman (or a group of women), expressed through portraiture, form, emotion, or her role in contemporary society and daily life.

Focus: Judging emphasizes aesthetic quality, strength of expression, emotional impact, elegance of form, or the narrative behind the image. The theme celebrates female identity, resilience, motherhood, labor, wisdom, and beauty at all stages of life.

Style and Settings: Studio and fine art portraits, street and documentary photography, fashion, glamour, and fine art nudes are all permitted. Entries can be in color or monochrome.

Not Allowed: Images of children (girls under 16 years of age – which belongs to the "Child" category), or vulgar/explicitly sexual depictions that compromise the dignity of the subject. Images generated entirely by Artificial Intelligence (AI) are prohibited.