LENSCULTURE B&W PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS 2025 |
Celebrate Black & White Photography |
We’re on the lookout for stunning B&W images for an amazing group exhibition in New York Spring 2026. In addition to the group show, benefits include immediate online exposure for hundreds of photographers, solo features on LensCulture, cash prizes, and more. Every entry will be immediately considered for features on Instagram and Facebook and the online Competition Gallery — so enter today! |
Deadline: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 |
Images shown above are Editors’ Picks from recent entries. See them all in the online gallery! © Julia Zyrina, Olga Alekseeva, Mohammad Tayeb Ahmadi, Yiding Chen, Dorota Qaid, Floriana Avellino, Atanu Biswas |
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Since winning the LensCulture B&W Awards my career has expanded in ways that truly are a dream come true. The exposure has helped me publish my winning series into an entire book that was recently released! Thank you LensCulture for being one of the first major organizations to acknowledge my hard work — it truly changed my career! |
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26 Black-and-White Photography Favorites from LensCulture |
LensCulture’s editors revisit 26 of the most popular articles from our archives that feature black-and-white photography – portfolios, essays, interviews, exhibitions and book reviews. |
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Through his sculptural and light interventions, Norwegian photographer Gjert Rogni channels intangible Sami and Kven cultural heritages, cultivating a deep connection to the enigmatic landscapes of the Arctic. Photographs by Gjert Rognli. Interview by Sophie Wright. |
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When We Close Our Eyes and Ask: What is Love? |
By highlighting the discomfort of romantic attachments and resistance against societal norms, this series emphasizes the value of shared experiences among women across different nationalities. Photographs and text by Luiza Kons. |
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PHOTOGRAPHY EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES |
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| Filter Photo Festival is a multi-day celebration of photography that takes place every September in Chicago. The 2025 Festival will be held September 17th - 20th at the Columbia College Chicago Student Center. Programming includes portfolio reviews, workshops, lectures, and artist talks. Additionally, exhibitions will be hosted at Filter Space gallery in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood. Sep 17-20th in Chicago |
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| T3 PHOTO FESTIVAL TOKYO will feature exhibitions and events across 30 venues around Tokyo Station. The main program includes City as Garden, with Stephen Shore, Stephen Gill, and Melissa Shriek, as well as an exhibition exploring the history of diverse expressions by Japanese women photographers through photobooks, a collaboration with the Maison Européenne de la Photographie (MEP) in Paris, and New Talent, showcasing mid-career and emerging Japanese photographers. In addition, from October 10–13, an art fair will be held with the participation of 19 galleries from Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. Oct 4-27th in Tokyo |
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