High Contrast In Black and White: Photo Contest Winners

Thank you to all the photographers that shared their best high contrast B&W shots in this photo contest with chances to win your prize choice. A special thanks to friend and professional photographer Kevin Mullins for his collaboration as a guest judge. Kevin is a multi-award winning wedding photojournalist and documentary photographer based in Wiltshire, England. He shoots wedding in a “pure” documentary-style meaning he doesn’t intervene, or contrive any image throughout the day. As well as shooting weddings, Kevin is a recognized speaker in the field of wedding photography and the business of wedding photography.

We recommend you read our guide to shooting portraits in black and white and get inspired by the winning shots from this contest.

Congratulations Grand Jury Winner "Miroir d'Eau Pt. II - Sprint" by Vemsteroo

"I really love this image and want to find out where the child is going. He’s having fun, or rushing somewhere? The exposure is excellent in challenging conditions. It’s a well seen and well executed image. The Black and White conversion is perfect and detail is lost in the shadows but only to enhance the image." - Kevin Mullins

Congratulations Amateur Winner "Silky Water" by MarvinEvasco17

Congratulations Runner Up "Old Style Workmanship - Queen Victoria Building, Sydney" by philipjohnson

"This is such a well spotted image. It’s a scene that is made for monochrome. Perhaps a slightly wider lens choice if possible." - Kevin Mullins

Congratulations Runner Up "Over the top" by rokovar

"Another epically wonderful image. I really want to study the image and look through its layers. This image would look wonderful nice and large and framed on a wall. I love looking at it." - Kevin Mullins

Congratulations Runner Up "black and white" by CliftonTicehurst

"This image speaks to me from an emotional point of view. The natural light falling on the face is perfect and the exposure across the whole image is spot on. Even though this might be more of a candid shot than a portrait its beautifully executed and lovely monochromatic finish." - Kevin Mullins

Congratulations People's Choice "Love on the Rocks" by Marshal