BNW FEATURES

PHOTO AWARDS 2025

Join our brand new photography competition and showcase your talent to the world. Submit your best black-and-white photos and stand a chance to win in four categories or become the ultimate black-and-white winner of 2025.

SUBMISSION PERIOD

The competition will open for entries on February 22, 2025. The final deadline for submissions is April 22, 2025.
The jury will announce the winners on May 10, 2025.

COMPETITION CATEGORIES

PORTRAIT

STREET PHOTOGRAPHY

NATURE

ARCHITECTURE

The Grand Winner will be selected from all categories to become the ultimate winner.

PRIZES

The winners will receive a digital certificate, a print of their photo with the winning bnw_features emblem and their photo featured on the Instagram account @bnw_features. An article with an interview will be published on the website www.bnwfeatures.com. The grand winner's photo will be sent in large format with the winner's emblem. Additionally, they will also be invited to be part of the jury for next year's competition.

Certificate & Print

Digital certificate & print

Instagram Feature

Published on @bnw_features

Website interview

Article & interview online

Large Print Winner

Large format print

Jury Invitation

Part of next year’s jury

JURY PANEL

The winners will be selected by the moderators of the BNW_FEATURES Instagram account, an esteemed panel of photographers:

David De Koninck

Photographer from Diest, Belgium.

Shutter sociely expert for oneplus and oneplus Ambassador. David is primarily a portrait photographer, capturing the delicate vulnerability of his subjects. As a street photographer, he offers a fresh perspective on locations, incorporating silhouettes, human figures within geometric compositions, architecture, urbex, and nature photography.

Nils Spiegler

B&W photography enthusiast from Belgium.

Specializing in silhouettes, human geometry, architecture, minimalism, and street photography. He won second place in the IPA x OnePlus Awards 2024 and received honorable mentions in the Mobiography Awards 2024. As a OnePlus Ambassador and Shutter Society expert for OnePlus, he continues to push the boundaries of mobile photography.

 

Bert Haelvoet

Actor & photographer from Antwerp, Belgium.

 Bert is a very passionate photographer who brings the street scene into a different perspective. The passion and vision in his photos are easy to read. Silhouettes, human in geometry, architecture.



Ben Vermeire

Passionate street photographer from Ghent, Belgium.

As a street photographer, Ben captures the essence of everyday life, telling unique stories through his lens. With a keen eye for detail, he highlights the connection between people and their surroundings, transforming ordinary moments into compelling visual narratives.

Katja Bouwman

Dutch photographer living in Zurich, Switzerland

Katja specializes in black-and-white street photography, capturing everyday scenes from a unique perspective. Her minimalist approach creates striking, cohesive images that stand out effortlessly. With a focus on silhouettes and the interplay between people and geometric spaces, her work is instantly recognizable.

FAQ

1. Who is Allowed to Participate?

Whether you’re an amateur or a professional, everyone is welcome to participate! However, AI may not be used to make the photo.

2. How to Enter the Competition?

You can enter the competition by submitting your work through the provided link on the official website www.bnwfeatures.com

3. Costs?

The submission is free of charge.

4. Image Specifications & Restrictions

  • Only Black & White photographs.
  • All entries must be original works, created and edited by the participants themselves.
  • Photos may be taken using any device (e.g., smartphone, DSLR, mirrorless camera, or film camera).
  • AI-generated images are not accepted.
  • File Naming Format – Important!

    All submitted files must be named correctly before uploading.

    📌 Required Format:
    Firstname_Lastname_Category_Number.jpg

    📌 Examples:
    Emma_Jansen_Portrait_01.jpg
    Liam_VanDijk_StreetPhotography_02.jpg
    Sophie_DeVries_Nature_03.jpg
    Noah_Peeters_Architecture_01.jpg

    Numbering Rules:

    • Use 01, 02, 03 to number your photos within each category.
    • DO NOT add titles, symbols, or extra characters.

    ⚠️ Photos that exceed the size limit, are in the wrong format, or do not follow the correct naming format will not be accepted.

    If you experience any issues with your submission, please contact us via @bnw_features on Instagram or email us at info@bnwfeatures.com.

5. Maximum Number of Entries

  • Participants may submit entries in all four categories, up to 3 entries per category (maximum of 12 images).

6. What to Do If You Cannot Upload Your Submission

  • If you encounter issues uploading your entries, please contact the @bnw_features Instagram account via direct message for support or email us : info@bnwfeatures.com.

7. Can I Submit My Photos in More Than One Category?

  • Yes, you can submit the same image in multiple categories. However, an image can only win one prize (It will not be awarded multiple prizes for different categories).

TERMS & DECLARATIONS

  • By entering the competition, participants declare and confirm that:
    • The submitted photos are original and no AI is used.
    • The photos you submit must be without a frame or signature.
    • All results must remain photo-realistic and editing should always be in the vein of coaxing the best out of a capture rather than creating a new image using the editing process. Broadly speaking. You may use post-capture editing to enhance an illusion or effect, but not create the illusion or effect.
    • You are allowed selective manipulation techniques, i.e. non-global adjustments.
    • You may retouch minor details flaws like skin blemishes, dust, scratches or distracting scene elements. 
    • The photos are free from any third-party claims. Make sure you have permission to use any identifiable people or private property in your photos.
    • The photos do not give a false or misleading impression.
    • Any additional necessary information or clarifications will be provided by the entrant upon request.
    • By entering the contest, you agree to allow BNW_FEATURES to use your submitted photos for promotional purposes on social media, websites and other media platforms, with appropriate credit given to the photographer. 
    • Photographers retain full copyright of their work.