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
Latest Submissions
Finished Competitions
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Lomography Awards: Monochrome: Black and White Photography Award 2019
6,576 Submissions · Finished ·
This serves as the Open Submissions round for the Monochrome category! Submit your best black and white photographs.
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Lomography Awards: Monochrome: Lomography X Black+White Photography Magazine : Memorable Moments in Monochrome
1,600 Submissions · Finished ·
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!
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Lomography Awards: Monochrome: Lomography X Penumbra Foundation: On the Move
990 Submissions · Finished ·
Be the master of perfect timing and lightning-fast reflexes for a chance to win prizes worth 450 USD!
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Lomography Awards: Monochrome: Contrasts
1,968 Submissions · Finished ·
Explore the concept of "contrast" in your black and white photographs.
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Lomography Awards: Monochrome: Black and White: Monochrome Award
6,167 Submissions · Finished ·
Welcome to the "Open Submission Round" of the Monochrome category. Submit your best black and white photographs!
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Lomography Awards: Monochrome: Hazy Days
931 Submissions · Finished ·
Shooting a scene covered in heavy fog or smoke can result in dramatic photographs, even more so when done using black and white films.
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Lomography Awards: Monochrome: Bright and Bubbly
1,067 Submissions · Finished ·
Capture what summer means to you in black-and-white photographs
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Lomography Awards: Monochrome: High Key
922 Submissions · Finished ·
Step out of the shadows and embrace the light.
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Lomography Awards: Monochrome: Chasing Shadows
1,138 Submissions · Finished ·
Shooting in black and white is all about chasing shadows. Hunt for the most arresting patterns created by light or the lack of it.
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Lomography Awards: Monochrome: Personal Milestones
580 Submissions · Finished ·
What are the most important moments in your life that you've captured on film?
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Lomography Awards: Monochrome: Lomography x Augenblicke - Gesichter einer Reise
84 Submissions · Finished ·
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.
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Lomography Awards: Monochrome: Stillness of Spring
810 Submissions · Finished ·
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!
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Lomography Awards: Monochrome: Time Stands Still
905 Submissions · Finished ·
Good things come to those who wait. In this competition, it's in the form of black and white photographs.
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Lomography Awards: Monochrome: Love Stories
489 Submissions · Finished ·
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.
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Lomography Awards: Monochrome: Future Memory
1,332 Submissions · Finished ·
Look into your monochromatic crystal ball and show us what your 2018 would look like.
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Lomography Awards: Monochrome: Schéma x Lomography
261 Submissions · Finished ·
French community competition to win a print by Schéma and a Diana F+ with Flash.
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Lomography Awards: Monochrome: Warm and Cozy
735 Submissions · Finished ·
Through your black and white photographs, show us what warms you up during chilly days.
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Lomography Awards: Monochrome: Shadow Play
1,357 Submissions · Finished ·
Without colors to consider, shooting in black and white allows one to concentrate on capturing images formed by light and shadow.
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Lomography Awards: Monochrome: Black and White: Monochrome Award
5,492 Submissions · Finished ·
This competition serves as the "Open Submission Round" for the Monochrome Award. Submit your best black and white photos.
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Lomography Awards: Monochrome: Silent Movies
1,018 Submissions · Finished ·
The era of silent movies was defined by exaggerated movements and intense facial expressions to deliver the mood of the scene. For this challenge, we're looking for black and white photographs that showcase big gestures and piercing emotions.
