Bergger Analog Photography Prize 2025

The Bergger Analog Photography Prize is aimed at emerging photographers using black and white analog photography as a means of expression and aims to be a springboard for new photographic writing in black and white.

5 500€ worth of exhibition production, Grand Prize Winner | Shortlisted artists receive a 100€ voucher on Bergger website.

• Grand Prize: A one year exhibition at the Pavillon des Lettres, a literary hotel in the heart of Paris, as part of a dedicated residency for showcasing the winner's work. Vernissage is planned on Thursday October 30th, 6pm.

• Darkroom printing of the 25 images series with Fred Goyeau, master printer of Sebastiao Salgado and Sophie Calle, on Bergger Baryta paper of your choice. 

• Darkroom printing 3 days workshop at Fred's Lab, worth of 1500 €. We believe the darkroom printing is a central step into the production of photography exhibition. The winner must be available to come to Paris for 3 days minimum between October 15th and 28th. 

• Up to 400€ for transport expenses and 1 night at the hotel Pavillon des Lettres

• Promotion and support by Bergger, the only French manufacturer of photographic films, paper and chemistry.

• Publication and communication across Bergger's and partners' channels.

• Visibility through a jury composed of renowned figures from the fields of photography, publishing, and visual arts.