Black and White
Black and White photography competition
- Deadline: 31 December 2025
- Entry fee: $5 for 1 entry, $24 for up to 4 entries then $4 each additional
- Website: https://www.decagongallery.com/black-and-white-entry
Stripped of color, images are distilled to their purest elements—light and shadow, line and form, tone and texture. Black and white photography asks us to see differently, to find emotion and meaning in the subtleties of contrast and composition. Whether stark and dramatic or soft and poetic, these works remind us that simplicity can hold immense depth.
We welcome all approaches: traditional darkroom prints, digital black and white photography, toned or alternative processes, and experimental interpretations of the theme. Subject matter is open, from landscapes and portraits to abstractions and documentary work, as long as the work embraces the monochrome vision.
Prizes:
First Place: $500 + Solo Online Exhibition
Second Place: $300
Third Place: $200
Juror’s Awards and Honorable Mentions
Above awards will receive a free catalog*
Eligibility:
All photographers worldwide over 18
Copyrights & Usage Rights:
You retain all rights, including copyright, to your photographs. We will never distribute your photos to anyone without your permission.
You grant Decagon Gallery permission to publish your photograph in the online exhibition, the printed catalog, a short video on our YouTube channel and website, and to promote the exhibition and the gallery.