Photo Artfolio - Black & White: The Poetry of Light and Shadow

Image is more than color. It is tone, texture, mood, contrast — the subtle dialogue between light and shadow

To celebrate our third year of showcasing photography, Photo Artfolio invites photographers worldwide to submit work for a special online exhibit honoring the power and poetry of black & white imagery.

As a one-time thank-you to our growing community, each artist may submit one image free of charge — a gesture of appreciation marking this milestone. Additional images may be entered for $10 each.

In a world saturated with color, black & white photography stands apart: it strips away distraction and invites us to see the essence — the line, the gesture, the moment.

What does black & white reveal in your work?A silent narrative.A timeless presence.An emotion laid bare.

We seek images that transform light and shadow into poetry — where contrast and tone uncover the essence of the scene.

Submissions are open to all forms of photography, including documentary, fine art, landscape, portraiture, street, conceptual, and beyond. AI-generated imagery is not eligible for consideration.

The top three images will receive awards of 1st Place: $500, 2nd Place: $350, and 3rd Place: $150, respectively.

Photo Credit: Michael Potts