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Winners AAP Magazine 49 Black and White
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Aug 6, 2025
Summary
This issue showcases the work of 25 outstanding photographers from 11 countries across 3 continents, each offering a distinct and compelling vision of the world through shades of black, white, and grey. From striking contrasts to subtle tonal nuances, their images reveal how black and white photography continues to captivate, distill emotion, and elevate storytelling.
Drawn from 11 countries across 3 continents, the selected artists offer a global perspective on the enduring power of monochrome. Whether exploring intimate portraits, stark landscapes, or candid street scenes, each photographer brings a personal narrative to life through the lens of black and white.
In a world saturated with color, black-and-white photography offers a different kind of storytelling—one that hinges on nuance, contrast, and emotion. Without the distraction of color, the eye is drawn to form, texture, and light, creating images that are both timeless and profoundly expressive. This issue of AAP Magazine is a testament to that enduring appeal.
From high-contrast drama to soft tonal elegance, the featured portfolios showcase a rich variety of styles and subjects. Some revisit classic documentary aesthetics, while others embrace abstract minimalism or poetic introspection. What they all share is a mastery of the monochrome palette and a commitment to telling powerful visual stories.
We invite you to immerse yourself in the work of these outstanding photographers. Their contributions not only celebrate the tradition of black-and-white photography but also push its boundaries, proving that this timeless art form continues to evolve and inspire.
The Winner of AAP Magazine #49: B&W is Astrid Verhoef (Netherlands) with image 'Balance'.
Second Place is awarded to Antonio Denti (Itay) with the series 'Harder Lives'.
Third Place goes to Lynne Breitfeller (United States) with the series ''People I Know''.
Also featured in the Merit Awards Gallery are: Russ Rowland (United States), Julia Dean (United States), John Carey (United Kingdom), Lorenz Berna (Italy), Margaret Halaby (United States), Elena Donskaya (Russia) , Yanitsa Genova (Bulgaria), William Ropp (France), Klaus Lenzen (Germany), Sebastián Machado (Mexico) , Thibault Gerbaldi (France/United States), Florian Kriechbaumer (Germany), Eric van den Brulle (United States) , Ralf Dreier (Germany), Giuseppe Cardoni (Italy), Prescott Lassman (United States), Alex Gabchoug (United Kingdom), Monika Maroziene (Lituania), Beamie Young (United States), Luciano Gerini (Italy), Kevin Lyle (United States), Ylva Sjögren (Sweden)
The top three winners will share $1,000 in cash prizes. All 25 photographers will be showcased in the All About Photo Winners Gallery and published in the printed issue of AAP Magazine #49: B&W
Announcing the Winners of AAP Magazine #49: Black & White PhotographyAll-about-photo.com
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