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LensCulture Black & White Photography Awards 2026

The LensCulture Black & White Photography Awards 2026 awards 37 photographers in monochrome photography across classic, digital, and experimental processes. Winners are exhibited in New York during The Photography Show. LensCulture's wider AI policy applies: purely AI-generated work is ineligible, AI-assisted editing requires disclosure.

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Entry fee
Per-entry fees by tier; specific 2026 amounts vary
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The 2026 edition has ended

Entries for this edition are closed. The information on this page stays available as a reference for the rules and the results.

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Authenticity policy

AI policy

LensCulture will not accept any purely AI-generated work. However, it is acceptable to modify and edit your own original photography using AI tools, but you must clearly indicate in your project statement how you have applied AI to your submission, and the extent of the modifications.

RAW files

Not specified

Editing rules

Open to classic monochrome processes, digital techniques, and experimental approaches that expand the language of grayscale. Same LensCulture-wide rule: purely AI-generated work not accepted, AI-assisted editing of own photography permitted with disclosure.

Verified on June 12, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Can I still enter LensCulture Black & White Photography Awards 2026?
No. Entries for the 2026 edition are closed. Check the official site for the next edition, or look at contests that are currently open.
Does LensCulture Black & White Photography Awards 2026 allow AI-generated images?
No. LensCulture Black & White Photography Awards 2026 does not permit AI-generated images in its competition entries.
How much does it cost to enter LensCulture Black & White Photography Awards 2026?
Per-entry fees by tier; specific 2026 amounts vary

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