Black and white photo of fishermen in Bangladesh by Bipul Ahmed

Black & White Award Editors’ Picks of June 2025

Following the recent Black & White Photography Award —judged by renowned former Editor-in-Chief of LIFE magazine Bill Shapiro — our editorial team is excited to spotlight a selection of compelling entries that didn’t make the final round.

We were genuinely inspired by the outstanding talent on display. The quality of submissions was exceptional, with photographers demonstrating remarkable creativity across a wide range of themes, from classic documentary and street photography to fine art and evocative conceptual portraiture. Though these images didn’t reach the final shortlist, they beautifully highlight the enduring power and artistic potential of monochrome photography, and it’s our pleasure to share them with you.

 

Published July 30, 2025 - Congratulations to all selected artists: Adam mulholland, Alex Othwnos, Bipul Ahmed, Jeff Beatty, Kyle Melgaard, Gil Kreslavsky, Igor Panitz, David Royds, Antonio Carreira, Dimitri Stefanov, William Cunningham, Susanne Bartels,

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