Bill Shapiro, judge of our 2025 Black & White Award (now open for entries), is one of the most influential voices in photography, responsible for publishing some of the most iconic images of our time.

William Klein was a true pioneer, a multidisciplinary artist who worked across photography, painting, and filmmaking throughout his remarkable career. Known for his bold and unconventional approach, Klein's distinct visual language became a defining part of the 20th-century cultural zeitgeist and continues to resonate and influence today.