Monochrome Photography Awards 2026
The Monochrome Photography Awards is an international black and white photography competition with professional and amateur sections, awarding Monochrome Photographer of the Year (USD 2,000) and Monochrome Discovery of the Year (USD 1,000) plus publication in an annual book. The 2026 call is open until the final deadline of 15 November 2026, and the winners will be announced on 3 January 2027. It belongs to the network of online photo contests linked to London-based photographer Martin Stavars; the 2025 winners were announced on 11 January 2026. The terms contain no AI rule and no RAW requirement, only an originality clause and a high-resolution file for winners.
- Deadline
- November 15, 2026
- Entry fee
- Per single image at the final deadline (15 November 2026): USD 27 (professional) / USD 22 (amateur)
- Results
- January 3, 2027
Authenticity policy
AI policy
All entries must be the original work of the entrant and must not infringe the rights of any other party.
RAW files
Winning Entrants must be able to provide a high resolution digital file (minimum 3000px wide@300dpi).
Editing rules
The contest publishes no explicit AI policy. Its terms require only that entries be the original work of the entrant, and RAW files are not required; winners supply a high-resolution digital file to prove ownership.
Verified on November 7, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- Does Monochrome Photography Awards 2026 allow AI-generated images?
- The published rules for Monochrome Photography Awards 2026 do not state a clear AI policy. Confirm with the official rules before entering.
- Are RAW files required to enter Monochrome Photography Awards 2026?
- No. Monochrome Photography Awards 2026 does not require RAW files.
- When is the Monochrome Photography Awards 2026 entry deadline?
- Entries for Monochrome Photography Awards 2026 close on November 15, 2026.
- How much does it cost to enter Monochrome Photography Awards 2026?
- Per single image at the final deadline (15 November 2026): USD 27 (professional) / USD 22 (amateur)
- When are the Monochrome Photography Awards 2026 results announced?
- Monochrome Photography Awards 2026 announces its results on January 3, 2027.
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