Spectacular Black and White Winners from the Mobile Photography Awards 2025

1st Place Winner: “Freedom” by Roy Pan

The 14th Annual Mobile Photography Awards unveiled their Black and White winners, and the images are breathtaking.

These shots showcase how mobile photographers are redefining the art form with sharp timing, emotion, and contrast. From gritty streets to serene beaches, each frame delivers powerful storytelling through crisp shadows and bold monochrome compositions. The category’s difficulty—stripped of color and shortcuts—makes the precision and intentionality of these winners even more impressive. With the 15th Annual competition now open until December 17th, these photos stand as both inspiration and a challenge to bring your very best.

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“The Bench with Shadow Dog” by Tony Hertz

“Lonely on the Beach” by Louise Rayner

“Goggle Boy” by Louise Rayner

“Swaying” by Yunqiao Song

“Dragon Walks Across the World” by Chongjun Cao

“Condensation” by Deborah Kaplan

“Canopy Jigsaw” by Sally Kent

“Dance of Light” on Water by Kin Chan

“Sand Pattern” by Chung Hua Chen

“Island Birds” by Guanhong Chen

“Her Royal Highness” by Arnold Plotnick

“Blizzard Night” by Yaozhi Li

“Versus” by Jose Luis Morales Martin

“A Flicker in Time” by Yuepeng Bao

“Dreamlike” by Matteo Poletti

“Shadows” by Benny Lau

“Reflections & Shadows at Low Tide” by Rosie Karel

“Geometría Reflejada” by David Welsh

“Gap” by Paddy Chao

“Lotus” by Kate Zari Roberts

“Careful Clarity” by James Lano

“Desert Oasis, Patience” by Joseph Cyr

“No Fly Zone” by Saša Prižmic

“Yin & Yang” by Saša Prižmic

“Between Two Worlds” by Dominik Schulze

“Flight” by Rebekah Waldek

“Fire and Ice” by Rebekah Waldek

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