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  • Mr. Chap - from the life of a clownThe B&W Photographer Of The Year - Mr Zdenek Dvorak
  • My home tastes like almondsThe Best B&W Photo Project - Mr Alessandro Manzotti
  • straight out the hoodJury's Special Nominee - Mr Brice Gelot
  • THE ARGONAUTSJury's Special Nominee - Mrs Sabrina Losso
  • Graffi - ScratchesJury's Special Nominee - Mrs Laura Pierangeli
  • Fullness to nothingnessJury's Special Nominee - Mrs Karine Chavas
  • The Space In BetweenJury's Special Nominee - Mr M.Barone Simone
  • Trump ZelenskyyThe B&W Photo of the Year - Mr Jabin Botsford
  • Behind the sceneJury's Special Nominee - Mlle Susana Sánchez
  • Path to selfJury's Special Nominee - Mlle Elvira Sakhabutdinova
  • What do you see?Jury's Special Nominee - Mrs Radana Miková-Kuchařová
  • untitledJury's Special Nominee - Mlle Jacqui Merhaut
  • VertigesJury's Special Nominee - Mr Johan Letellier

BNW IPA 2026 – The Unmissable Exhibition !

As a reminder, the call for entries for the Black & White International Photography Awards closed in November of last year with the announcement of the results, honoring three major winners: Werner Mansholt, Margarita Mavromichalis and Anna Meyer-Kahlen, along with some thirty remarkable finalists.



We invite all lovers of street photography to come and meet us on Saturday, November 14th during the opening reception which will start at 6 p.m. at la galerie Joseph Minimes, 16 rue des Minimes, 75003, Paris in order to celebrate together the talent and creativity of the artists exhibited.

For exhibiting photographers who are automatically invited, and those who choose to travel to meet us in Paris during the opening reception, we would like to point out that they will have the opportunity to come along with the people of their choice from their family or friends, with no restriction on numbers.

 

Schedule and key dates for the BNW IPA exhibition :

- November 12: Hanging of prints and frames on the wall
- November 13: Opening reception at 6 p.m. with the photographers in attendance
- November 14: Opening of the exhibition from 11H A.M. to 19H P.M. during regular public hours.
- November 15: Last day (opening from 11H A.M. to 19H P.M.). Unhanging and removal of frames from the walls starting at 6 p.m.

 

 

In addition to the physical exhibition taking place in our gallery, we have invited a limited number of photographers, who received an honorable mention from our previous jury, to also participate with us on a 140cm diagonal 4k digital screen. Their photos will be displayed 8 hours a day during the 3 days of the event.




 

Next B&W IPA OPEN CALL :

The call for entries for the Black & White International Photo Awards competition is currently closed.

For your information, each year, starting in the first week of January, the competition reopens for a new edition. The next call for entries will therefore take place in the first week of January 2027.

The B&W IPA is a photography competition dedicated to the discipline of black and white. Monochrome is therefore the only criterion to consider when entering.

Photographers from all over the world can compete in various categories of our competition, as long as the work is exclusively in black and white.

The competition jury is announced one month before the competition opens, in December of each year. Most of the jury members change from year to year.

In addition to receiving a $2,000 cash prize, the finalist winners of the competition will have their work exhibited at a unique annual event organized by the competition team in an iconic location that is generally announced before the start of the competition.

FAQ - QUESTIONS FRÉQUEMMENT POSÉES

Can I enter images that I have entered in other competitions ?
Yes, images entered in other competitions are eligible.
Is there a time limit on when the photograph was taken ?
There are no restrictions.
Why is it important to correctly fill out your Instagram account ?
In addition to emails that can sometimes end up in the spam folder, it is always useful for us to have a second channel of communication with the photographer. If the latter is a winner, finalist or medalist, we will be able to contact him more easily so that he can collect his award more quickly or participate with us in one of our exhibitions, whose organizational requirements often require responsiveness and a quick response time.
Is there a limit to the number of photos that I can enter ?
Yes, you are limited to 7 photos maximum per series. If you want to submit more photos you can choose the extended serie wich extends the limit to 15 photos maximum. But you can enter an unlimited number of series or single entry.
Can I enter an image that has been published ?
Both published and unpublished work is accepted.
Are AI-generated images allowed ?
Yes, as long as they are submitted in the specific category entitled « Photomanipulation / AI »
How can I pay my entry fees ?
You can pay by PayPal or Credit/Debit Card (via PayPal or Stripe). All payments are processed in EUR currency.
What is considered as a series ?
A series consists of at least 5 and no more than 7 or 15 images (depending on if you choose to submit an extended serie or not), sharing a common theme and a single title. Series will be judged as an entire piece.
Are digital adjustments allowed ?
Photoshop and post processing techniques are allowed, although within reason and taste.

 

REGISTER FOR THE 2027 EDITION !

Don't wait! You can register now and prepare your file for the next edition of our competition, the call for applications for which will open in January 2027.

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