Black and White Photo Awards 2026

The Black and White Photo Awards organizes its international contest dedicated exclusively to black and white photography, open to photographers worldwide aged 18 and over, both amateur and professional.

Who can enter

All photographers aged 18 and over are eligible to enter. Employees of Black and White Photo Awards, associated companies and sponsors are excluded. Both digital and film images are accepted, with no restrictions on when the photograph was taken. Only black and white images will be accepted.

Categories

The contest is divided into 6 categories. Up to 5 images may be submitted per category.

• Architecture
• Street
• Fauna and Flora
• Portrait
• Landscape
• Open Theme

Entry fees

Entry fees are as follows:

• Fee per category: € 15.00 (includes submission of 5 images per category)

Photographers may enter multiple categories. Payment is accepted by credit card or PayPal.

Awards

The Absolute Winner receives € 1,500. The best photograph in each of the 6 categories is awarded € 200. Additionally, 15 honorable mentions will be granted, along with inclusion in the contest's promotional catalog.

Entry deadline

The entry period closes on June 15, 2025. ⚑

Link

bwphotoawards.com

MONOCHROMATIC 2026

Dodho Magazine announces the fifth edition of the Monochromatic Awards 2026, an international competition dedicated to the best monochromatic photography of the year.

Who can participate

The competition is open to photographers worldwide, both professional and amateur, with no restrictions on nationality or genre. All interpretations of monochromatic photography are welcome: from traditional black and white to grayscale, sepia, cyanotype, or any other variation based on a single tone.

Categories

Single open category. Each participant submits a single compressed folder (.zip), identified with the author's first and last name. Images from any photographic genre are accepted.

Entry fees

Registration requires payment of a fee based on the number of images submitted:

• 3-image pack — € 30.00
• 6-image pack — € 45.00
• 12-image pack — € 60.00

The fee is per pack and includes editorial consideration by the jury.

Awards

The overall winner will receive the title of Photographer of the Year 2026 and, together with the finalists, will be included in the annual printed edition of Dodho Magazine (30×30 cm format, 100# premium matte paper). The top three winners and two Honorable Mentions will receive prominent editorial visibility within the volume and an official certificate of recognition. The 100 finalist photographs selected by the jury will be published in the book.

Jury

Carl Doghouse (Photographer of the Year 2025, UK), Luca Onnis (Photographer of the Year 2024, Italy), Zhenhuan Zhou (Photographer of the Year 2023, Canada), Ian Pettigrew (Photographer of the Year 2022, Canada).

Deadline

The entry deadline is July 15, 2026.

Link

www.dodho.com

Nomad Art Prize

The Nomad Art Prize is an international open call for visual artists exploring the dialogue between art, movement, and place. The initiative is part of an exhibition and residency programme based in Lisbon.

Eligibility

The prize is open to artists of all nationalities, aged 16 and above. Both emerging and established artists are welcome to apply, with no restrictions based on professional status or career stage. All visual media are accepted: painting, sculpture, photography, video, installation, digital art, and mixed media.

Theme

Artists are invited to explore the concepts of displacement, journey, and the tension between roots and movement. Works should engage with the idea of art as a living, travelling entity that transforms in relation to its surroundings. Conceptual, formal, and narrative approaches are all equally welcome.

How to Apply

Each application is per artist or group of artists, and may include from 1 to 3 works. For each work, upload one image (JPG or PNG, max 30 MB) or provide a YouTube link for video works. The application must include artist data and, for each work: title, description, dimensions, and year of creation.

Entry Fee

A non-refundable entry fee is required to complete each application:

• 1 artwork: € 50
• 2 artworks: € 75
• 3 artworks: € 95

Payment is processed securely via credit/debit card or PayPal.

Awards

Each of the 8 selected artists will receive a cash prize of € 1,000. All selected artists will also be included in a full-colour printed and digital catalogue with critical essays. Selected artists will be invited to a one-week creative residency in Lisbon, timed to coincide with the exhibition opening: travel and accommodation are fully covered by the organizers. The residency includes studio time, artist talks, guided visits to cultural venues, and meetings with curators.

Exhibition

Selected works will be presented in a curated group exhibition at LX Factory — Former Cultural Warehouses, Lisbon. All on-site production costs — including installation, lighting, and insurance — are covered by the organizers.

Jury

All submissions will be reviewed by an international jury of curators, who will select 8 artists based on artistic quality, conceptual depth, technical execution, and relevance to the theme.

Deadline

The deadline for applications is 30 July 2026.

Link

nomadartprize.com/apply

CEWE Photo Award

CEWE Stiftung & Co. KGaA, based in Oldenburg, Germany, organises the CEWE Photo Award 2027, an international photography competition open to amateurs and professionals worldwide.

Who can enter

The competition is open to all photographers (amateur and professional) aged 18 and over. A dedicated prize for photographers aged between 16 and 25 is also available — the Young Talent Award. Participants under 18 must have the consent of a parent or legal guardian. Employees of CEWE and their relatives, as well as anyone involved in the organisation of the competition, are not eligible to enter.

Categories

The competition is divided into 10 thematic categories, with one new addition for this edition: The World in Abstract. Each participant may submit up to 100 photographs spread across the categories. Only images taken with a lens-based camera are accepted; AI-generated content and digital composites are not permitted. Minimum file size: 1,080 × 1,080 pixels (PNG, JPG, JPEG).

• People
• Animals
• Landscapes
• Nature & Wildlife
• Architecture
• Close-Up & Macro Photography
• Street Photography
• Sport & Action
• Travel & Culture
• The World in Abstract — new for 2027
• Young Talent Award — open to participants aged 16 to 25

Entry fee

Entry is free of charge. Participants must create an account on the competition website. Submissions are accepted online only.

Prizes

Over 1,000 prizes are awarded, with a combined value exceeding €250,000. Each month, three winners are selected per category; monthly winners receive a €100 CEWE voucher and automatically qualify for the final selection. The overall prize includes an exclusive photography trip and a private workshop with jury president Christie Goodwin. The Young Talent Award includes a photography trip with individual one-to-one coaching with photographer Ulla Lohmann. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash or transferred to third parties.

Jury

Christie Goodwin (president, concert photographer, UK), Jimmy Nelson (photographer, Netherlands), Ulla Lohmann (adventure photographer and volcanologist), JC Pieri (nature photographer, France), Lois Lammerhuber (photographer and publisher, Austria), Thomas Mehls (CEO, CEWE Group).

Submission deadline

The deadline for entries is 31 May 2027 (23:59, GMT+2).

Link

www.cewe.co.uk/cewe-photo-award.html