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Nature Photography Contest
One Shot Photo Contest
Photographer of the Year Contest

Exposure One Awards honors exceptional black and white images exploring the rich traditions and enduring power of black and white photography.

Photographer of the Year Contest

Our Contests

Exposure One offers 3 Annual Contests

Photographer of the Year Contest

Early Bird

May 11 - Jul 8

Regular Submission

Jul 8 - Aug 6

Extended Submission

Aug 6 - Sep 24

The Photographer of the Year honors are awarded to the most outstanding photographers working in black and white

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Nature Photography Contest

Our Contests

Exposure One offers 3 Annual Contests

Nature Photography Contest

Regular Submission

Nov 11 - Dec 8

The Nature Photography Contest by the Exposure One Awards celebrates photography of nature in black & white

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One Shot Photo Contest

Our Contests

Exposure One offers 3 Annual Contests

One Shot Photo Contest

Early Bird

Jan 5 - Feb 26

Regular Submission

Feb 26 - Mar 25

Extended Submission

Mar 25 - May 6

The One Shot Photo Contest by Exposure One Awards celebrates remarkable single images in monochrome

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Photographer of the Year Contest

Our Contests

Exposure One offers 3 Annual Contests

Photographer of the Year Contest

Early Bird

May 11 - Jul 8

Regular Submission

Jul 8 - Aug 6

Extended Submission

Aug 6 - Sep 24

The Photographer of the Year honors are awarded to the most outstanding photographers working in black and white

Details
Nature Photography Contest

Our Contests

Exposure One offers 3 Annual Contests

Nature Photography Contest

Regular Submission

Nov 11 - Dec 8

The Nature Photography Contest by the Exposure One Awards celebrates photography of nature in black & white

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Judges

Our international panel of judges represents today’s topmost tier of influence and distinction within our photography community.

Judges include world-renowned photographers, curators, directors, and industry professionals who were chosen based on their respected positions within the global photography world.

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People's Vote Award
Worldwide Exposure for All Nominated Images

One of our primary missions as an artist-first community is to ensure that your photography gets the exposure it deserves. That’s why all nominated entries are automatically entered into the People’s Vote Awards in addition to our juried awards.

During the People’s Vote Awards, the public is invited to be inspired by your work while supporting it by voting for their favorite images within each contest category.

This unique honor is one of the many ways we aim to increase the chances of our artists like you being discovered and receiving well-deserved recognition.

Testimonials

Claudia Musal

“Clients now book me months in advance.”

“After winning, my work gained real traction — my photo was featured by Bored Panda, on German TV channel ntv, and led to radio and live TV interviews. Since then, I’ve been taken more seriously as a photographer. Clients now book me months in advance, and I no longer need to justify the value of my work. That’s a huge relief as an artist”

Claudia Musal

Germany

Silke Hullmann

“It truly felt like a photographer-focused experience.”

“The Exposure One team was a joy to work with—always friendly, responsive, and efficient. From interviews and bios to prizes and support, everything was handled with care and professionalism.”

Silke Hullmann

Germany

Xidong Luo

“I’ve since been contacted by galleries and publishers.”

“Beyond the honor itself, the visibility has been transformative. My social media following grew after the announcement, and I’ve since been contacted by galleries and publishers.”

Xidong Luo

China

Malini Chandrasekar

“It’s not just about recognition — entering pushed me to grow.”

“It sharpened my eye, changed how I approach post-production, and even how I shoot in the field.”

Malini Chandrasekar

United Kingdom

Don Hooper

“The personal communication makes you feel known—not just like another number.”

“I’ve received many awards, but the Exposure One Award means a great deal to me. The entry process is genuinely user-friendly, and the personal communication makes you feel known — not just like another number.”

Don Hooper

United Kingdom

Chico Lima

“This recognition has become a milestone in my photography career.”

“Even after nearly five decades behind the camera, receiving this award was incredibly meaningful and a wonderful reminder that there's always room to grow and be recognized.”

Chico Lima

Brazil

Claudia Musal

“Clients now book me months in advance.”

“After winning, my work gained real traction — my photo was featured by Bored Panda, on German TV channel ntv, and led to radio and live TV interviews. Since then, I’ve been taken more seriously as a photographer. Clients now book me months in advance, and I no longer need to justify the value of my work. That’s a huge relief as an artist”

Claudia Musal

Germany

Silke Hullmann

“It truly felt like a photographer-focused experience.”

“The Exposure One team was a joy to work with—always friendly, responsive, and efficient. From interviews and bios to prizes and support, everything was handled with care and professionalism.”

Silke Hullmann

Germany

Xidong Luo

“I’ve since been contacted by galleries and publishers.”

“Beyond the honor itself, the visibility has been transformative. My social media following grew after the announcement, and I’ve since been contacted by galleries and publishers.”

Xidong Luo

China

Malini Chandrasekar

“It’s not just about recognition — entering pushed me to grow.”

“It sharpened my eye, changed how I approach post-production, and even how I shoot in the field.”

Malini Chandrasekar

United Kingdom

Don Hooper

“The personal communication makes you feel known—not just like another number.”

“I’ve received many awards, but the Exposure One Award means a great deal to me. The entry process is genuinely user-friendly, and the personal communication makes you feel known — not just like another number.”

Don Hooper

United Kingdom

Chico Lima

“This recognition has become a milestone in my photography career.”

“Even after nearly five decades behind the camera, receiving this award was incredibly meaningful and a wonderful reminder that there's always room to grow and be recognized.”

Chico Lima

Brazil

Claudia Musal

“Clients now book me months in advance.”

“After winning, my work gained real traction — my photo was featured by Bored Panda, on German TV channel ntv, and led to radio and live TV interviews. Since then, I’ve been taken more seriously as a photographer. Clients now book me months in advance, and I no longer need to justify the value of my work. That’s a huge relief as an artist”

Claudia Musal

Germany

Silke Hullmann

“It truly felt like a photographer-focused experience.”

“The Exposure One team was a joy to work with—always friendly, responsive, and efficient. From interviews and bios to prizes and support, everything was handled with care and professionalism.”

Silke Hullmann

Germany

Xidong Luo

“I’ve since been contacted by galleries and publishers.”

“Beyond the honor itself, the visibility has been transformative. My social media following grew after the announcement, and I’ve since been contacted by galleries and publishers.”

Xidong Luo

China

Malini Chandrasekar

“It’s not just about recognition — entering pushed me to grow.”

“It sharpened my eye, changed how I approach post-production, and even how I shoot in the field.”

Malini Chandrasekar

United Kingdom

Don Hooper

“The personal communication makes you feel known—not just like another number.”

“I’ve received many awards, but the Exposure One Award means a great deal to me. The entry process is genuinely user-friendly, and the personal communication makes you feel known — not just like another number.”

Don Hooper

United Kingdom

Chico Lima

“This recognition has become a milestone in my photography career.”

“Even after nearly five decades behind the camera, receiving this award was incredibly meaningful and a wonderful reminder that there's always room to grow and be recognized.”

Chico Lima

Brazil

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