LensCulture International Black and White Photography Awards 2026 with Prizes of Up to USD 10,000
Applicant criteria
- NationalityNo specific nationality required
- AgeNo specific age required
- GenderBoth
Opportunity criteria
- Opportunity FieldPhotography and Filmmaking , Others
- Deadline2026-10-13
Opportunity description
LensCulture invites photographers from around the world to participate in the Black & White Photography Awards 2026, one of the leading international photography competitions and awards dedicated to celebrating outstanding work in monochrome and black-and-white photography.
The competition aims to discover exceptional talent, support both professional and amateur photographers, and give their work the opportunity to reach a global audience while competing for cash prizes, exhibition opportunities, and international exposure.
The competition accepts monochrome photography in a wide range of styles, including traditional techniques, digital photography, and experimental approaches. Participants may enter either a single image or a cohesive series of photographs. Submitted work must have been created within the past 10 years.
Benefits
- Series prize winners:
- 1st place - $3,500
- 2nd place - $2,000
- 3rd place - $1,000
- Single image prize winners:
- 1st place - $2,000
- 2nd place - $1,000
- 3rd place - $500
Eligibility criteria
- Participants must be 18 years or older.
- Submitted photos should be recent, created within the last 10 years.
- Submit either as single images or part of a thematic or aesthetic series.
Program Details
- The competition is open to photographers aged 18 and above.
- Participants can submit a single photograph for free; however, additional entries are charged at $10 per image.
- A set of five single images, each judged independently (not as a series), comes with an entry fee of $35.
- Ten photographs submitted as a series should be thematically consistent, with a fee of $45 for the full series.
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