Short Description
LensCulture Black & White Photography Awards seek photographers worldwide who work in monochrome—whether through classic processes, digital techniques, or experimental approaches that expand the language of grayscale. If you are committed to the art and craft of black and white, we invite you to share your vision with us.
A total of 37 photographers will be recognized as winners, jurors’ picks, and finalists, with the top winners featured in a group exhibition in New York — reaching curators, editors, gallerists, and collectors. This is a unique opportunity to have your work seen, celebrated, and connected to a worldwide community of photography experts and enthusiasts.
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
Winning photographers will be exhibited at a gallery in New York during The Photography Show (Spring 2026), the eminent photo fair that brings together hundreds of galleries, publishers and collectors, as well as an ambitious program of exhibitions, conversations, artist book signings and curated fair events.
An opening reception will be held for LensCulture artists, invited media, photo editors and industry insiders for a night of art appreciation and networking during New York’s largest international art fair dedicated to photography.
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
Jurors’ Picks
Each juror will select an individual Juror’s Pick to receive special distinction, including quotes from the experts praising each of the selected series or single images.
Finalists
25 Finalists and their work will be highlighted and featured on the winners’ page, and in the worldwide promotions, along with the Winners and Jurors’ Picks.
Entry Fee
Single: Free
Best for single standout images
Start for free with a single image. One entry per person.
Extra images: $10 each.
5 for $35.
5+ Single: $35
Best price for multiple single standout images
Submit 5 images judged individually ($10 for each extra).
Get feedback from our editors — add a written review for $25
Series: $45
Best for cohesive group of images judged as a whole
Submit up to 10 images as a unified group — thematic or aesthetic.
Get feedback from our editors — add a written review for $25
Location
Netherlands
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 15 October 2025
Website Link: https://www.lensculture.com/
