This free-to-enter category is part of the Young Amateur Photographer of the Year 2022 awards, open to photographers aged 13-21.
The subject matter for this round is completely open – anything goes, as long as it’s in black & white. But simply desaturating a colour image isn’t enough, because tone, form and light are hugely important. Does the subject matter require high or low contrast? Is the composition enhanced by the monochrome treatment? Did you ‘see’ the image in black & white when you shot it? Take some time to study the experts of the genre – Michael Kenna, Ragnar Axelsson, Cartier-Bresson, Sally Mann, Pentti Sammallahti… the potential for inspiration is almost endless.
There are £3,000 (GBP) worth of vouchers to win in Young APOY 2022, supplied by sponsors, MPB, plus the title of Young Amateur Photographer of the Year 2022. Click the 'Prize details' tab for more information.
The winner of each round in Young APOY 2022 will take home a £250 (GBP) voucher from MPB, and will be crowned Young Amateur Photographer of the Year 2022.
This contest is expert judged only with no rating by the crowd. You will be able to find out how you did when the judging or rating period has closed.
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