Salacious Perceptions has received a nomination for Best Alternative Erotica Photographer at the 2025 AltStar Awards. The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on June 1 in Las Vegas.
2025 AltStar Awards Details
The 2025 AltStar Awards will be presented on June 1 in Las Vegas. AltPorn.net announced that the AltStar Expo will precede the awards, running from May 29 to May 31. The AltStar Awards, also known as the AltPorn Awards, are presented by Bad Dragon and honor excellence in alternative erotica. AltPorn.net has been covering AltPorn for over two decades and accepts nomination suggestions from fans, models, producers, and its editorial board of judges.
Categories for the awards include new additions for indie-produced clips and premium social media. The AltStar Awards have recognized various talents in previous years. Taylor Gunner won Fan Favorite Cosplay Clip Artist of the Year at the 2025 AltStar Awards. Cubbi Thompson won Female Performer of the Year at the 2025 AltStar Awards and was also nominated for Best Inked Cam Model and Cam Model of the Year. Stephanie Love won Best Premium Social Media Star at the 2025 AltStar Awards for the second consecutive year. Ray Ray also received her first industry honor at the AltStar Awards.
Salacious Perceptions' Nomination
Salacious Perceptions' nomination for Best Alternative Erotica Photographer at the 2025 AltStar Awards was announced on May 12, 2025, at 10:45 PM GMT from Las Vegas. Perceptions stated that the nomination represents the courage and confidence required to push boundaries and redefine erotic photography. Perceptions expressed gratitude for being part of a diverse and eclectic industry that celebrates individuality and pushes boundaries, finding the recognition from peers and industry professionals validating and motivating. Salacious Perceptions can be followed on X.com.
Future AltStar Events
Looking ahead, the 2026 AltStar Awards are scheduled for June 14, presented by Bad Dragon. The 2026 AltStar Expo will be held in Las Vegas from June 11-12, ahead of the awards. AltPorn.net announced these dates on October 28, 2025. The AltStar Awards ceremony and red carpet for 2026 will be held at Bizarre Bar in the Downtown Las Vegas Arts District at 1301 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89104. The AltStar Expo for 2026 will take place at The Plaza Hotel and Casino at 1 Main Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101. The two venues are located a little over a mile apart, with a party bus planned for VIPs between locations, and rideshare and cabs available. All events are 21+ due to local regulations.
Industry VIP tickets for the 2026 AltStar Awards and Expo are available to community companies, creators, producers, makers, affiliates, webmasters, makeup artists, photographers, directors, stylists, and their plus ones. These tickets are free for nominees, past year nominees, and press. General Admission Community Appreciation Day tickets and AltStar Expo & Awards VIP tickets are open to all. The AltStar Expo Industry Day on June 11, 2026, requires all attendees to be 21+ and either in the industry or attending with someone in the industry; it is not open to the public, but plus ones are welcome.
Recent nominations for the 2026 AltStar Awards include Dirty Cinema and Peter King, who received two nominations on May 13, 2026. Collective Corruption was nominated for Best AltPorn Membership Site on May 12, 2026. Amy Nosferatu also received two nominations on May 11, 2026.
Key Facts
- Salacious Perceptions has been nominated for Best Alternative Erotica Photographer at the 2025 AltStar Awards.
- The 2025 AltStar Awards ceremony will take place on June 1 in Las Vegas.
- The AltStar Expo for 2025 is scheduled from May 29 to May 31 in Las Vegas.
- The AltStar Awards are presented by Bad Dragon and honor excellence in alternative erotica.
- The 2026 AltStar Awards are set for June 14, with the AltStar Expo from June 11-13 in Las Vegas.
- All AltStar Awards and Expo events are restricted to individuals 21 years of age and older.
