The premier black & white photography awards

2025 Nature Photography Contest

Deadline:

October 29

Celebrating Black & White Photography of Nature

Pay Per Entry Pricing:

Single Image

$25

Non-Pro

$30

Pro

Series

$40

Non-Pro

$50

Pro

Buy a Bundle:

Up to 30% savings compared to paying per entry

5 Credits Bundle

$88

Non-Pro

$105

Pro

10 Credits Bundle

$175

Non-Pro

$210

Pro

Buy a Bundle

Prizes

Cash Awards

International Media Coverage

Profile in the Exposure One Artist Directory

Published Interviews in Exposure One Magazine

Personalized Assets for Your Awarded Work

(PRESS RELEASE, BADGES, AND CERTIFICATES)

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Photographers

$30,000

Total Prize Money Awarded

105+

Countries

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We've Helped Our Contest Winners Get Featured In:

Judges

Get your work seen by world-class judges

Susan Ciccotti

Aperture

Shana Lopes

SFMOMA

Paris Chong

Leica Gallery LA

Susan Ciccotti

Aperture

Shana Lopes

SFMOMA

Paris Chong

Leica Gallery LA

Susan Ciccotti

Aperture

Shana Lopes

SFMOMA

Paris Chong

Leica Gallery LA

Testimonials

“I was deeply honored to have my work recognized by such an experienced jury — especially with a photo that had gone unnoticed on social media. I believed in the image from the moment I saw it on my camera, and submitting it against all advice was a leap of faith. When I won, I was in tears — relieved and beyond happy.”

Claudia Musal

Germany

“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

“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

“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

“This contest truly honors depth, experimentation, and honesty — qualities that often get overlooked in more commercial settings. There’s a rare sense of care here.”

Wei Zhang

United States

“Winning was deeply validating and helped me define my style more clearly. The exposure and encouragement I received — especially on social media — truly pushed me forward.”

Malini Chandrasekar

United Kingdom

Claudia Musal

Germany

“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

Claudia Musal

Germany

“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

“This contest truly honors depth, experimentation, and honesty — qualities that often get overlooked in more commercial settings. There’s a rare sense of care here.”

Wei Zhang

United States

“Winning was deeply validating and helped me define my style more clearly. The exposure and encouragement I received — especially on social media — truly pushed me forward.”

Malini Chandrasekar

United Kingdom

Claudia Musal

Germany

“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

Claudia Musal

Germany

“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

“This contest truly honors depth, experimentation, and honesty — qualities that often get overlooked in more commercial settings. There’s a rare sense of care here.”

Wei Zhang

United States

“Winning was deeply validating and helped me define my style more clearly. The exposure and encouragement I received — especially on social media — truly pushed me forward.”

Malini Chandrasekar

United Kingdom

Joining our free community grants you $10 off your first entry, access to webinars and resources, discounts on products, and more

Nature Photography Contest

The Premier Black & White Photo Awards

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Celebrating your photography of nature in black & white

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This contest honors Mother Nature as the timeless, eternal muse.

Seeking images incorporating our Earth as a source of inspiration & as subject matter.

Awards & Benefits

Winners of the Exposure One Awards enjoy more than prizes; honorees will be actively promoted and celebrated throughout the year and beyond.

Prizes are designed to meet your needs as a photographer, wherever they are in their careers.

Global Exposure

Receive international press exposure as well as have your work judged by industry professionals, gallery directors, museum curators, and influential tastemakers

Cash Prizes

$4,000+ in cash prizes

Exhibition

An artist-forward space dedicated to exhibiting your works online

Winner's Assets

Custom badges and certificates to seamlessly share your wins with the world and get your work the attention it deserves

Artist Directory

Receive your own personalized page with links to your website and social profiles as a year-round point of discovery for your work

Press Release

Customized press assets to help you share your win using a professionally written and formatted press release

Winner’s Interview

A publicly-shared and promoted interview with links to your work and social profile will help you get the global recognition you deserve

The Exposure One Trophy

At the Exposure One Awards, a custom metal trophy is reserved for contest and category winners. This trophy celebrates extraordinary black and white photography, and is personalized with the winner's name and honor awarded.

Contest Winners

Category Winners

* Winner's title and award distribution may vary depending on the contest.

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Professional

Non Professional

Contest Winners

Category Winners

Honorable Mention

Nominee

Every Entrant

$2,500 in Cash Prizes

Personalized Grey Metal Exposure One Trophy

Printed & Embossed Winner’s Achievement Certificate

Published Winner's Interview

Receive Feature in Dedicated Email to Global Audience

Premier Artist Placements Throughout Exposure One Website

Custom Press Release Tailored to Your Achievement

Prominent Feature in Winner's Gallery

Eligible to Purchase the Color Metal Exposure One Trophy

International Press Exposure to our Global Community

Public Profile in Exposure One's Artist Directory

Showcase in Winner's Gallery

Digital Winner's Certificate & Badge

Chance to be Featured on Exposure One's Social Media & Newsletter

Winner Coverage:

We're thrilled to have helped the winners of our contests receive the attention their work deserves in global media placements.

Testimonials

Claudia Musal

Germany

“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

Claudia Musal

Germany

“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

“This contest truly honors depth, experimentation, and honesty — qualities that often get overlooked in more commercial settings. There’s a rare sense of care here.”

Wei Zhang

United States

“Winning was deeply validating and helped me define my style more clearly. The exposure and encouragement I received — especially on social media — truly pushed me forward.”

Malini Chandrasekar

United Kingdom

Claudia Musal

Germany

“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

Claudia Musal

Germany

“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

“This contest truly honors depth, experimentation, and honesty — qualities that often get overlooked in more commercial settings. There’s a rare sense of care here.”

Wei Zhang

United States

“Winning was deeply validating and helped me define my style more clearly. The exposure and encouragement I received — especially on social media — truly pushed me forward.”

Malini Chandrasekar

United Kingdom

Claudia Musal

Germany

“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

Claudia Musal

Germany

“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

“This contest truly honors depth, experimentation, and honesty — qualities that often get overlooked in more commercial settings. There’s a rare sense of care here.”

Wei Zhang

United States

“Winning was deeply validating and helped me define my style more clearly. The exposure and encouragement I received — especially on social media — truly pushed me forward.”

Malini Chandrasekar

United Kingdom

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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