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

In the early days of photography, the first images to be celebrated as art were monochrome prints. These photographs were the result of a painstaking process: large-format cameras captured the scenes, creating negatives that were carefully developed and printed in the darkroom. This meticulous craft laid the foundation for photography as we know it today. Over the years, the medium has undergone extraordinary changes. Color photography has become the norm, and cameras are now so compact and advanced that they are integrated into the smartphones we carry in our pockets. However, amidst the sea of color imagery, monochrome photographs hold a unique and enduring charm. These prints—whether in stark black and white, nostalgic sepia, or delicate tones of a single color—possess a special power to evoke emotion and highlight texture. They express beauty and depth through the subtle gradations of light and shadow. Regardless of whether your image was taken with old-school tri-x film, a state-of-the-art digital camera, or a phone, a great monochrome print continues to stand out as a true artistic achievement.