The strength of shooting in black and white lies in its ability to tell dramatic stories without relying on the impact of vivid colors. In the absence of distracting hues, more weight is given on how light shapes the scene and the photographer's task is to capture the arresting form and intense emotions formed. Express yourself in classic black and white photographs through our Monochrome competitions.

Ongoing Competitions

Lomography Awards: Black and White Photography Award 2021

6,335 Submissions · In Progress · 2021-09-30 23:59

Welcome to the open submission rounds of the Lomography Annual Photography Awards: the TEN AND ONE 2021! Showcase your best black and white photographs and be the champ of our Monochrome category.

Latest Submissions

Finished Competitions

• Lomography Awards: Monochrome: Black and White Photography Award 2020

  15,112 Submissions · Finished · 2020-09-30 23:59

  

  Welcome to the open submission rounds of the Lomography Annual Photography Awards: the TEN AND ONE 2020! Showcase your best black and white photographs and be the champ of our Monochrome category.

• Lomography Awards: Monochrome: Black and White Photography Award 2019

  6,468 Submissions · Finished · 2019-12-04 23:59

  

  This serves as the Open Submissions round for the Monochrome category! Submit your best black and white photographs.

• Lomography Awards: Monochrome: Lomography X Black+White Photography Magazine : Memorable Moments in Monochrome

  1,597 Submissions · Finished · 2019-08-19 23:59

  

  We teamed up with Black+White Photography magazine to offer you the chance to win a one-year subscription to the magazine and a pack of Lomography Lady Grey 400 B&W film!

• Lomography Awards: Monochrome: Lomography X Penumbra Foundation: On the Move

  988 Submissions · Finished · 2019-07-31 23:59

  

  Be the master of perfect timing and lightning-fast reflexes for a chance to win prizes worth 450 USD!

• Lomography Awards: Monochrome: Contrasts

  1,950 Submissions · Finished · 2019-03-13 23:59

  

  Explore the concept of "contrast" in your black and white photographs.

• Lomography Awards: Monochrome: Black and White: Monochrome Award

  6,148 Submissions · Finished · 2018-11-30 23:59

  

  Welcome to the "Open Submission Round" of the Monochrome category. Submit your best black and white photographs!

• Lomography Awards: Monochrome: Hazy Days

  929 Submissions · Finished · 2018-11-12 23:59

  

  Shooting a scene covered in heavy fog or smoke can result in dramatic photographs, even more so when done using black and white films.

• Lomography Awards: Monochrome: Bright and Bubbly

  1,055 Submissions · Finished · 2018-08-31 23:59

  

  Capture what summer means to you in black-and-white photographs

• Lomography Awards: Monochrome: High Key

  920 Submissions · Finished · 2018-07-31 23:59

  

  Step out of the shadows and embrace the light.

• Lomography Awards: Monochrome: Chasing Shadows

  1,135 Submissions · Finished · 2018-06-30 23:59

  

  Shooting in black and white is all about chasing shadows. Hunt for the most arresting patterns created by light or the lack of it.

• Lomography Awards: Monochrome: Personal Milestones

  565 Submissions · Finished · 2018-05-31 23:59

  

  What are the most important moments in your life that you've captured on film?

• Lomography Awards: Monochrome: Lomography x Augenblicke - Gesichter einer Reise

  83 Submissions · Finished · 2018-05-28 23:59

  

  We're teaming up with Weltkino Filmverleih and Oscar nominated movie " Augenblicke - Gesichter einer Reise" to bring you a black and white competition, portrait after portrait.

• Lomography Awards: Monochrome: Stillness of Spring

  799 Submissions · Finished · 2018-04-30 23:59

  

  When one thinks of spring, the first image that comes to mind is a field of multi-colored flowers. We're turning this vision around with this little challenge!

• Lomography Awards: Monochrome: Time Stands Still

  890 Submissions · Finished · 2018-03-31 23:59

  

  Good things come to those who wait. In this competition, it's in the form of black and white photographs.

• Lomography Awards: Monochrome: Love Stories

  482 Submissions · Finished · 2018-02-28 23:59

  

  Love is all around us—even on the busiest city corners. Tells us a tales of candid, affectionate moments through your black and white photographs.

• Lomography Awards: Monochrome: Future Memory

  1,319 Submissions · Finished · 2018-01-31 23:59

  

  Look into your monochromatic crystal ball and show us what your 2018 would look like.

• Lomography Awards: Monochrome: Schéma x Lomography

  261 Submissions · Finished · 2018-01-04 23:59

  

  French community competition to win a print by Schéma and a Diana F+ with Flash.

• Lomography Awards: Monochrome: Warm and Cozy

  728 Submissions · Finished · 2017-12-31 23:59

  

  Through your black and white photographs, show us what warms you up during chilly days.

• Lomography Awards: Monochrome: Shadow Play

  1,349 Submissions · Finished · 2017-11-30 23:59

  

  Without colors to consider, shooting in black and white allows one to concentrate on capturing images formed by light and shadow.

• Lomography Awards: Monochrome: Black and White: Monochrome Award

  5,463 Submissions · Finished · 2017-11-30 23:59

  

  This competition serves as the "Open Submission Round" for the Monochrome Award. Submit your best black and white photos.