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BLACK AND WHITE INTERNATIONAL PHOTO AWARDS

B&W INTERNATIONAL PHOTO AWARDS 2025 ENTRY FEES AND DEADLINES

We are now accepting registrations for the « Black And White International Photo Awards » 2025 photography contest.

ENTRY FEES


FINAL DEADLINE FEES

Single Entry - 17 €
Series - 36 €
Series of 15 photos - 43 €

Additional Category Fee - 5 €

DEADLINES FOR 2025


CONTEST START DATE
January 4th 2025

FINAL DEADLINE
March 2nd 2025

WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT
April 7th 2025




ENTRY FEES AND DEADLINES

WHO MAY ENTER
B&W IPA is open to all amateur and professional photographers worldwide. Entrants should be at least 18 years old at the date of entry.

HOW TO ENTER
To enter B&W International Photo Awards please visit blackandwhitephotoawards.art to register. Simply log onto the website and follow the online instructions to upload images from your computer. When your submission has been completed, you will get an e-mail confirmation.

FILE SIZES
Image files should be uploaded to the site as JPG with 1500 pixels along the longest length and 72dpi. Please do not include watermarks, borders or signatures on your entry.

CONTEST PRIZES
The full list is available at the following page : Prizes

Cash prizes will be paid in USD (US Dollars) via PayPal. Any fees incurred for foreign currency transfers will be deducted from the winning amount.

JUDGING
Entries will be judged by a nominated jury. A panel of experts in photography will each review all entries and select a group of winning entries on the basis of creativity, artistic merit, subject and style.

COPYRIGHTS
Copyright of the images will remain at all times with the photographer.

USAGE RIGHTS
Images will be used strictly in connection to the awards and will not be used for any other marketing purposes other than to promote Black And White International Photo Awards, on our website and on the social networks dedicated to the contest (Instagram, Facebook and Thread).

WINNERS LIST
Winners' names will be available online at blackandwhitephotoawards.art on the date of announcement of the winners, mentioned in the Fee & Deadlines page

FAQ - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is there a limit to the number of photos that I can enter ?
Yes, you are limited to 7 photos maximum per series. If you want to submit more photos you can choose the extended serie wich extends the limit to 15 photos maximum. But you can enter an unlimited number of series or single entry.
How can I pay my entry fees ?
You can pay by PayPal or Credit/Debit Card (via PayPal or Stripe). All payments are processed in EUR currency.
Is there a time limit on when the photograph was taken ?
There are no restrictions.
Are AI-generated images allowed ?
Yes, as long as they are submitted in the specific category entitled « Photomanipulation / AI »
Can I enter images that I have entered in other competitions ?
Yes, images entered in other competitions are eligible.
Are digital adjustments allowed ?
Photoshop and post processing techniques are allowed, although within reason and taste.
What is considered as a series ?
A series consists of at least 5 and no more than 7 or 15 images (depending on if you choose to submit an extended serie or not), sharing a common theme and a single title. Series will be judged as an entire piece.