NYC4PA - ''Street'' Contest & Exhibition

• NYC4PA

• Deadline: February 9th, 2025

• Prize: $1,100 + Online Exhibition + Sales

• Theme: Street Photography

• Entry Fees: Yes

• REGISTRATION: CLOSED. Click HERE for more Opportunities

The earliest photographs to be recognized as part of the world of art were monochrome prints, crafted with meticulous care. These striking images were captured using large-format cameras, which required skill and precision to operate. The photographs were then developed into negatives and printed in the controlled environment of a darkroom, where light and chemistry came together to reveal the final image. Over time, the art of photography has evolved dramatically. Today, color dominates the visual landscape, and cameras have become ubiquitous thanks to their integration into smartphones, making photography accessible to virtually everyone. Despite the explosion of color imagery, monochrome prints retain a timeless appeal. Whether rendered in classic black and white, warm sepia tones, or variations of a single hue, these images convey emotion, texture, and beauty through the subtle interplay of light and shadow. It doesn’t matter if your original image was captured on traditional tri-x film, with a modern DSLR, or even with your phone; if the final product is an exceptional monochrome print, it meets the aesthetic standard of this enduring art form.