LensCulture Black & White Photography Awards 2026

Posted on 16 September 2026

Deadline
14 October 2026

Who may enter
The competition is open to all photographers over the age of 18.

Short description

The competition is organized by the LensCulture, a photography magazine based in Netherlands.

“ Submit strong series, or outstanding single images, made in monochrome — classic, digital or experimental. Work should have been made within the last 10 years.

You may submit a single photos or series (in this case, your submission should work as a group, thematically or aesthetically).

Entry fees
You may submit one photo for free ($10 for each additional photo).
5 single-image entries, judged individually (not as a series): $35
Max 10 photographs, judged as a series: $45

Prizes

• 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

Competition website
Visit the official competition website for more information.