This competition is open to all artistic visions and interpretations of monochromatic photography: from traditional black and white to grayscale, sepia, cyanotype, or any other monochromatic tonality. we embrace every approach that explores the richness of working with a single dominant color.

At the Monochromatic Awards, photographers from every genre and background are welcome. Whether your work belongs to photojournalism, portrait, nude, architecture, landscape, wildlife, abstraction, experimental photography, street photography, still life, fine art, or alternative processes — your unique voice has a place here. We are excited to see both bold, contemporary visions and classic, timeless expressions of monochrome art.

The winner of the competition will be honored with the title of Photographer of the Year and will receive a significant cash prize. In addition, the winner, along with the second and third place recipients and two honorable mentions, will be featured in the exclusive annual Monochromatic Awards book — a premium publication that highlights the best monochromatic photography of the year. The top 100 finalists will also be showcased in this volume, offering them an enduring and prestigious place in the photographic landscape.

Moreover, the 25 most outstanding images will be exhibited in our official online gallery for one year. This platform is visited by thousands of industry professionals, curators, publishers, gallery directors, and photography enthusiasts from around the globe, providing unparalleled exposure for the selected photographers.

Join us for the fourth edition of the Monochromatic Awards and take this opportunity to share your vision, inspire others, and be part of a community that honors the timeless elegance and profound impact of monochrome photography. We are looking forward to discovering your extraordinary work.