Exposure One Awards - 2025 Photographer of the Year...

Close on July 30, 2025

Territory: Worldwide

Theme: Black and White

Eligibility: Open to all

Entry Fees: Between $27 and $50

Prize: Cash Prize

Crowning the Photographers of the Year behind the most distinctive black and white photography
To those exploring photography’s past or defining its future, we want your work to get the global exposure it deserves
Honoring the Black & White Photographers of the Year, a selected group of the most exceptional creators
Celebrating the timeless, eternal nature of the monochrome palette, where the medium of photography comes to life
Winners of the Exposure One Awards enjoy more than prizes; honorees will be actively promoted and celebrated throughout the year and beyond.

The Exposure One Trophy
At the Exposure One Awards, a custom metal trophy is reserved for contest and category winners. This trophy celebrates extraordinary black and white photography, and is personalized with the winner's name and honor awarded.
Over $4,000 in cash prizes, global exposure, artist profile, winner's gallery feature, custom press release, interview, and more.

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