{NAME} ~ 4 Experts reveal why they love black and white photography

In a world of color, what makes black and white photography stand out? In a world of color, what makes black and white photography stand out? In a world of color, what makes black and white photography stand out?     %2F%2Foutgoing.lensculture.com%2Fl%2Fec8TKQWgDxcUYXYTClOhcA%2FldKke3Y6i892KNnq4jI96PrA%2Fyr4bFz892pbJlYYzsNrh0j2w/1/010101912d94e287-2e87315c-d2aa-4b75-bd5c-f9371199c78c-000000/hrjvCZ5POVGF5dTYLmLM2m4eNXP5tUAg71tDrW3MjDU=365     © Nataliia Sova   Each of this year's jurors weighs in on why (and when) black and white is the best choice. Every time we prepare for these awards, we are reminded of the infinite power of black and white photography and the many exciting ways it’s used to explore our world today. But what is it about this visual language that keeps it alive and kicking? From its emotional impact to the way it can direct our focus, and its special relation to time, there are countless reasons black and white continues to capture the hearts and minds of [these experts](%2F%2Foutgoing.lensculture.com%2Fl%2Fec8TKQWgDxcUYXYTClOhcA%2FqgfnhkycHlGpFiUlbLnTCA%2Fyr4bFz892pbJlYYzsNrh0j2w/1/010101912d94e287-2e87315c-d2aa-4b75-bd5c-f9371199c78c-000000/JMtNQn31egbKuB6kcMxxBrQM82r2TBBQdIQ3MCo2XjA=365) working across the contemporary photography world. Read more about what they have to say — and learn what they will be looking for when they judge this year's submissions. Only 2 Weeks Left to Enter LensCulture B&W Photography Awards 2024! [ENTER TODAY](%2F%2Foutgoing.lensculture.com%2Fl%2Fec8TKQWgDxcUYXYTClOhcA%2FldKke3Y6i892KNnq4jI96PrA%2Fyr4bFz892pbJlYYzsNrh0j2w/2/010101912d94e287-2e87315c-d2aa-4b75-bd5c-f9371199c78c-000000/y7-Fj1JGdvEyzK04TMMMkNbcGzxmI9WVIf2tgoIri6w=365) Deadline August 21, 2024   [Juror](%2F%2Foutgoing.lensculture.com%2Fl%2Fec8TKQWgDxcUYXYTClOhcA%2FqgfnhkycHlGpFiUlbLnTCA%2Fyr4bFz892pbJlYYzsNrh0j2w/2/010101912d94e287-2e87315c-d2aa-4b75-bd5c-f9371199c78c-000000/XKwX5hbtLXx6MSdNetyyy_1T4id8NQ99MW3GASABYzs=365)   MICHAEL FOLEY Leica Gallery New York “Black and white was not always a choice. There better be a reason for today’s artists to wade into these muddy blacks and soothing grays. The subject matter must thirst for these shades, swim in abstraction, shun the reality of color, and, above all, ignite feelings from the heart, not the eyes. Black and white was classic. Today, it speaks to being immediately alternative, inviting curious eyes to a very different view of the world.”   [Juror](%2F%2Foutgoing.lensculture.com%2Fl%2Fec8TKQWgDxcUYXYTClOhcA%2FqgfnhkycHlGpFiUlbLnTCA%2Fyr4bFz892pbJlYYzsNrh0j2w/3/010101912d94e287-2e87315c-d2aa-4b75-bd5c-f9371199c78c-000000/15BNxadRraWF60ifhzBsgxgpE8UQRINafWsX9cRQzlU=365)   MEE-LAI STONE The Guardian "Black and white images create a moment of pause in the influx of colour that surrounds us. There is a sense of nostalgia to them and our attention is drawn towards the balance of light and composition at a different pace. Yet they are no less striking in impact and tone."   [Juror] MICHAEL FOLEY Leica Gallery New York “Black and white was not always a choice. There better be a reason for today’s artists to wade into these muddy blacks and soothing grays. The subject matter must thirst for these shades, swim in abstraction, shun the reality of color, and, above all, ignite feelings from the heart, not the eyes. Black and white was classic. Today, it speaks to being immediately alternative, inviting curious eyes to a very different view of the world.” [Juror] MEE-LAI STONE The Guardian "Black and white images create a moment of pause in the influx of colour that surrounds us. There is a sense of nostalgia to them and our attention is drawn towards the balance of light and composition at a different pace. Yet they are no less striking in impact and tone." %2F%2Foutgoing.lensculture.com%2Fl%2Fec8TKQWgDxcUYXYTClOhcA%2FldKke3Y6i892KNnq4jI96PrA%2Fyr4bFz892pbJlYYzsNrh0j2w/3/010101912d94e287-2e87315c-d2aa-4b75-bd5c-f9371199c78c-000000/09Bif_ng72L0NIW9cqgXIk5_wnwE02xUxouPojaQfvo=365 B&W PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS 2024 Winners will be Exhibited at Photo London! Winning photographers will be exhibited at Photo London, the eminent photo fair that brings together hundreds of galleries, publishers and collectors, as well as an ambitious program of exhibitions, conversations, artist book signings and curated fair events. An opening reception will be held for LensCulture artists, invited media, photo editors and industry insiders for a night of art appreciation and networking during New York’s largest international art fair dedicated to photography.   [Juror](%2F%2Foutgoing.lensculture.com%2Fl%2Fec8TKQWgDxcUYXYTClOhcA%2FqgfnhkycHlGpFiUlbLnTCA%2Fyr4bFz892pbJlYYzsNrh0j2w/4/010101912d94e287-2e87315c-d2aa-4b75-bd5c-f9371199c78c-000000/6JeISF6Zk7sZq6fAddrOYlmZkGxkyLibJFSkTVK9qcQ=365)   Kris Graves Monolith Editions, +KGP “Black and white images lend a timeless quality to photographs. For my generation and those before, black and white was the foundation of our photographic education. In monochrome, contrast and form engage the viewer’s eyes, creating a captivating visual experience. This classic style allows the essence of the subject to shine through.”   [Juror](%2F%2Foutgoing.lensculture.com%2Fl%2Fec8TKQWgDxcUYXYTClOhcA%2FqgfnhkycHlGpFiUlbLnTCA%2Fyr4bFz892pbJlYYzsNrh0j2w/5/010101912d94e287-2e87315c-d2aa-4b75-bd5c-f9371199c78c-000000/-mb_mVxHMZbTp0oHA14vEDtvkzw7ahL_BQeu-xewXbY=365)   JIM CASPER LensCulture “Black and white signals an artistic intention by the photographer. It tends to abstract reality quite a bit, and it creates a timeless feeling that often gives an image staying power.” [Juror] KRIS GRAVES Monolith Editions, +KGP “Black and white images lend a timeless quality to photographs. For my generation and those before, black and white was the foundation of our photographic education. In monochrome, contrast and form engage the viewer’s eyes, creating a captivating visual experience. This classic style allows the essence of the subject to shine through.” [Juror] JIM CASPER LensCulture “Black and white signals an artistic intention by the photographer. It tends to abstract reality quite a bit, and it creates a timeless feeling that often gives an image staying power.” [ENTER TODAY](%2F%2Foutgoing.lensculture.com%2Fl%2Fec8TKQWgDxcUYXYTClOhcA%2FldKke3Y6i892KNnq4jI96PrA%2Fyr4bFz892pbJlYYzsNrh0j2w/4/010101912d94e287-2e87315c-d2aa-4b75-bd5c-f9371199c78c-000000/QEgUDFjBqY9LM08bAp0AFMxpVHVoAmk6R4ViKyEt2IM=365) B&W PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS 2024 Winners will be Exhibited at Photo London! Winning photographers will be exhibited at Photo London, the eminent photo fair that brings together hundreds of galleries, publishers and collectors, as well as an ambitious program of exhibitions, conversations, artist book signings and curated fair events. 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