SUMMARY
The Exposure One Awards has opened its People's Vote for the 2026 Photographer of the Year contest, allowing the public to select their favorite monochrome images. This annual black-and-white competition, which also includes sepia and single-color-tone entries, puts judge-nominated images up for public consideration across 20 categories such as wildlife, architecture, and portraiture. Participants can vote daily until October 12th, with nearly 30,000 votes already cast. The event encourages viewers to critique the nominated shots as a way to develop their own photographic eye.
TAKEAWAYS
The Exposure One Photographer of the Year 2026 contest is open for public voting.
The competition features monochrome, sepia, and single-color-tone images across 20 categories.
Voting is open daily until October 12th.
Critiquing nominated images can help develop a photographer's critical eye.