What juries look for in black and white photography
- A full tonal range or a deliberate, controlled one.
- Strong shapes that read without colour.
- Monochrome chosen for the picture, not applied to rescue it.
How to prepare your entry
Check your files on a calibrated screen and at small size. Subtle tones that look rich at full resolution can collapse into grey in a jury grid.
Before you pay a fee
Some contests forbid toning or require pure monochrome. Read the definition before you submit sepia or split toned work.
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