In a world saturated with color, we’re turning the spotlight to black & white. This May, show us your mastery of light, composition, and shadow in any genre of photography – Let’s see how black & white elevates your artistic vision!
Images must be JPEG or PNG, with a minimum of 1200px on at least one side and a maximum file size of 10 MB per image.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit and debit cards, as well as Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal. Available payment options may vary slightly depending on your country.
Are AI-generated or AI-assisted images allowed?
No. Submissions must be photography-based (including film, digital, smartphone, tintype, camera-less photography, and similar processes). All forms of post-production editing are allowed, provided the final result remains photography-based. Artificial Intelligence–generated images (AI photos) are not accepted.
How old can the images be?
There is no age limit. Images can have been taken at any time, as long as you hold full rights to them.
Is my payment secure?
Yes. All payments are processed via secure, encrypted payment providers. We never store your credit card details.
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Xavier Autrey Holschneider
MX ∙ 08/05/2025
“I have participated in a couple of photo contests but this one in particular was easy from the get go, professional, transparent and by far has a reach that most others would wish for.”
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IN ∙ 16/04/2025
“One of the best photography competitions and website out there.”
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IT ∙ 20/01/2025
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AE ∙ 14/01/2025
“Fantastic opportunity to gain exposure an as emerging photographer and to engage with the broader community.”
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IT ∙ 13/01/2025
“A great award managed by very professional team. One of the most serious and well curated award you can meet.”
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DE ∙ 13/11/2024
“This is one of the better photography competitions. High-quality work and judges, fair prices, and good themes. Disclaimer: I also won a few prizes and they always pay out very quickly and communicate properly.”
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US ∙ 18/09/2024
“The Independent Photographer contests and magazine have offered me a global stage in my beginning chapters as a drone photographer....I can't thank them enough for their encouragement and support.”
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IT ∙ 11/06/2024
“The TIP Team is very professional. I also appreciated the level of the judges. There are many photographic contests around, but only a few are able to inspire and guide, to make you feel a part of the process, and embrace all types of creativity.”
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BD ∙ 15/01/2024
“An amazing resource for photographers and legit competitions judged by some of the most incredible photographers from around the world.”
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CH ∙ 12/01/2024
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IN ∙ 16/11/2023
“It has been a wonderful experience to participate in the monthly competition. Also, I would like to extend my gratitude to the TIP team for their prompt communication and assistance.”
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IT ∙ 14/09/2023
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RO ∙ 25/07/2023
“Communication was great with the TIP team, they have great tools that work very well (like the uploads). I believe that their site has excellent content, and I love what they do for the photography domain in general.”
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US ∙ 15/12/2022
“The Independent Photographer is a great global platform for photographers who want to share their art and test their skills worldwide.”
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KH ∙ 16/06/2022
“Great online magazine about photography. Congrats to the team for the consistency!”
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US ∙ 16/03/2022
“An excellent resource for photographers. They're competitions attract top judges and experts in the field of photography. The gallery and features are educational and very inspiring. Top-notch photography platform all around.”
Justin Keene
UK ∙ 13/06/2020
“TIP provides a platform viewed by many industry experts allowing your work to be seen by all kinds of publications. Their social media promotion is excellent and their reward payment service is efficiently prompt.”
Conrad Golovac
US ∙ 16/04/2019
“Each competition shows a beautiful gallery of talent and work, artfully selecting worthy images in each category. The judge's honest and well-worded critique was a truly welcomed prize.”
Marcus Maddox
US ∙ 18/01/2019
“It was an honor to be chosen as winner. The prize money will allow the purchase the printer & scanner that I've been wanting. This opportunity has not only given me exposure, but it has allowed me to continue to work. Thank you.”
Alessandra D'Innella
IT ∙ 16/04/2018
“The submit process was easy and smooth. The feedback from the judge was spot on and thoughtful. On top of that, the prize money helped me to expand further my work. Thank you!”
Madoka Ikegami
JP ∙ 12/01/2017
“It was an honor to be selected as competition winner. I really appreciated the judge’s comments and the way all photographs are displayed on the website.”
CASH PRIZES & GLOBAL EXPOSURE
$2,700 CASH AWARDS EVERY MONTH.Fuel Your Passion: Each month, winners and finalists collectively receive $2700 in cash to help support their creative journey. To date, our competition has granted over $200,000 in awards, helping the careers of +230 international photographers.
FREE PORTFOLIO FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS.
Craft Your Portfolio: Create your own permanent, fully editable portfolio hosted directly on The Independent Photographer. Upload, organize, and showcase your photos effortlessly with your personalized mini website - No coding skills required!
DIRECT EXPOSURE & GLOBAL VISIBILITYGlobal Recognition: Winners, finalists, and editors' picks will showcase their talent to the world through our extensive social media presence and renowned magazine. Winners will take center stage at our London exhibition, attended by enthusiasts from across the globe.
