Black & White Award May 2026
Our mission was to celebrate the enduring beauty and depth of black-and-white photography across every genre. From street scenes to landscapes, we sought out imagery that moved us and sparked a deeper inspiration.
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Finalists
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1ST PRIZE:
“……………………….”— Monica Denevan
2ND PRIZE:
“……………………….”— Monica Denevan
3RD PRIZE:
“…………………………………………..”– The Independent Photographer Editors
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© Monica Denevan
Judge: Monica Denevan
Monica Denevan is an acclaimed American fine art photographer whose monochrome imagery illuminates the authenticity and heritage of traditional cultures. Working with a medium-format Bronica film camera, she meticulously hand-prints her work in her own darkroom, a process driven by a constant pursuit of technical and artistic mastery. Denevan’s evocative photographs have been exhibited and published across the United States, Europe, and Asia.
