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Don’t miss your chance to see your monochrome work in the spotlight. The MonoVisions Photography Awards 2027, also promoted as the MonoVisions Awards 2027, are now accepting submissions from photographers worldwide. With a total prize pool of $5,000 and an international jury evaluating the entries, this contest closes on May 16, 2027. Listed alongside the best photography competitions on Deartline, the award combines cash prizes with professional recognition.
Open to single images and series of 2–8 photographs in twelve distinct genres, from Abstract and Architecture to Travel and Portrait, this competition accommodates a broad range of approaches to monochrome photography. Early entries receive discounted entry fees: $20 for single images and $25 for series until January 17, 2027. Standard fees then apply: $25 for single images and $30 for series, with an additional $10 for each extra category.
Entries will be evaluated by an international panel of gallery owners, publishers, editors and photography professionals. Winners receive cash prizes, downloadable badges and certificates, along with press coverage through the contest’s media partners. The MonoVisions 2027 contest provides a dedicated international platform within the field of black and white photography contests.
The MonoVisions Photography Awards 2027 Prizes
The MonoVisions Photography Awards 2027 offers a total cash prize of $5,000, distributed between the top monochrome series and single photograph of the year, together with certificates, digital distinctions and press coverage.
- First Place, Black and White Series of the Year: $3,000.
- First Place, Black and White Photo of the Year: $2,000.
- The two Grand Prize winners receive an individual certificate, a digital statue and press coverage through the contest’s media partners.
- All category winners in the Single and Series sections, as well as Honorable Mentions, receive downloadable badges and certificates of achievement.
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The Categories of the MonoVisions Photography Awards 2027
This year’s contest features twelve categories, each highlighting a different facet of black and white storytelling. From fine art interpretations to street scenes, the structure covers a broad range of styles and subjects.
- Abstract: Focus on shapes, patterns and textures beyond representation.
- Architecture: Emphasize design, structure and urban form.
- Conceptual: Convey ideas or narratives through staged imagery.
- Fine Art: Explore artistic vision and creative expression.
- Landscapes: Capture natural and urban vistas in monochrome.
- Nature & Wildlife: Document flora, fauna and environmental themes.
- Nude: Study the human form with sensitivity and artistry.
- People: Portray individuals or groups in candid or posed moments.
- Photojournalism: Tell real-world stories through documentary images.
- Portrait: Focus on expression and character in headshots or bodies of work.
- Street: Document everyday life and spontaneous urban scenes.
- Travel: Reflect cultural experiences and locations from around the globe.
MonoVisions Photography Awards 2027 Dates and Entry Fees
The 2027 edition includes an early-entry period, a final submission deadline and a scheduled date for the announcement of the winners.
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| January 17, 2027 | Early entry deadline |
| May 16, 2027 | Final submission deadline |
| July 25, 2027 | Winners announcement |
Entry fees:
- Early deadline: $20 for a single image and $25 for a series.
- Final deadline: $25 for a single image and $30 for a series.
- Additional categories: $10 for each extra category.
The same entry may be submitted to more than one category by paying the additional category fee. There is no stated limit on the number of entries a photographer may submit in either the Single or Series section.
A Single entry consists of one photograph. A Series must contain between two and eight photographs that share the same idea and concept.
How to Enter
Visit the MonoVisions website, register an account, upload the photographs in JPG format at 1,200 pixels on the longest side, and choose the Single or Series section and the relevant categories. Payment can be completed through PayPal or by debit or credit card using Stripe. Entrants must be at least 18 years old.
About the Jury
The MonoVisions Awards 2027 jury is composed of international photography professionals, including gallery owners, publishers, editors and other industry specialists. The jury’s decisions are final. The panel includes:
- Cyrille Druart
- Vera Saldivar de Lira
- Arkadiusz Kubisiak
- David Rathbone
- Dr Nenad Nikolic
- Agata Benhacoun
- Michael Koster
- Tatiana Kurnosova
- Zhou HanShun
- Monika K. Adler
- Timurtas Onan
- Keivan Cadinouche
- Philip Flip Collier
The panel assesses entries across a wide range of photographic approaches, from architecture photography and fine art to editorial and documentary work.
Why Enter MonoVisions Photography Awards 2027?
MonoVisions is built specifically around monochrome photography rather than treating black and white as one category within a broader competition. That focus gives the judging process a clear visual context: entries are considered for the way tone, contrast, light, texture and composition carry the image without relying on color. For photographers whose work is developed primarily in monochrome, this creates a more relevant setting than a general open call.
The choice between the Single and Series sections is another practical distinction. A standalone photograph can compete for Black and White Photo of the Year, while a sequence of two to eight connected images can be submitted for Black and White Series of the Year. This allows photographers to select the format that best suits the work instead of expanding one image into an unnecessary project or reducing a developed narrative to a single frame.
The two overall winners share $5,000 in cash prizes, but recognition is not limited to the Grand Prizes. Category winners and Honorable Mentions also receive certificates and downloadable distinctions, while awarded work may gain further visibility through press coverage and the competition’s media partners. Among the international photography challenges and contests listed on Deartline, MonoVisions stands out for combining a specialist monochrome focus with separate routes for individual images and cohesive photographic series.
Rules and Copyright
This section about the rules and image rights of the MonoVisions Photography Awards 2027 has been generated automatically. If you are interested in participating in this contest we suggest you review the complete rules provided by the contest.
Rules
Entrants must be at least 18 years old. Only black and white or consistently toned images are accepted, including analogue photographs, digital photographs and color images converted to monochrome. Files must be submitted in JPG format at 1,200 pixels on the longest side. Signatures, logos, copyright notices and watermarks must not appear on the submitted images.
Post-processing is permitted. Single photographs and series containing two to eight images are accepted, and the series must share the same idea and concept. Multiple entries and submissions to additional categories are allowed.
Copyright and Image Usage
Photographers retain full copyright in their work. For awarded images, copyright holders grant MonoVisions Photography Awards a non-exclusive licence to use high-resolution and low-resolution versions in connection with the contest and its promotional activities, including online galleries, social media, print materials and articles published by media partners.
The images are not sold by the competition, and photographs used by MonoVisions Photography Awards must include a credit line.
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For more information and to participate in the contest, visit: the official website.
