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 2022

5,311 Submissions · In Progress · 2022-10-31 23:59

Welcome to the open submission rounds of the Lomography Annual Photography Awards: the TEN AND ONE 2022! Showcase your best black and white photos and be the champion of the Monochrome category.

Latest Submissions

Finished Competitions

• Lomography Awards: Monochrome: Black and White Photography Award 2021

  12,695 Submissions · Finished · 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.

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

  15,029 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

  6,386 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

  1,594 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

  984 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

  1,936 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

  6,137 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

  927 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

  1,050 Submissions · Finished · 2018-08-31 23:59

  

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

• Lomography Awards: Monochrome: High Key

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

  

  Step out of the shadows and embrace the light.

• Lomography Awards: Monochrome: Chasing Shadows

  1,130 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

  564 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

  798 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

  883 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

  479 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

  1,307 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

  726 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: Black and White: Monochrome Award

  5,462 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.