Striking Winners From the First Half of the 2018 B&W Child Photo Competition

B&W Child Photo Competition 2018 Black and White Photography

“Zephyr” by Lee Jeffries, UK. 1ST Place Portrait Category B&W CHILD 2018, First Half.

The winners from the first half of the 2018 B&W Child Photo Competition have been announced, revealing a stunning collection of black and white photography that captures the magic of childhood. As one of the biggest international photography competitions, the B&W Child Photo Competition receives entries from talented photographers across the globe. The contest invites these creatives to enter their submissions into any of the four different categories available—Portrait, Lifestyle, Fine Art, and Documentary & Street.

Chosen from many captivating children’s portraits, UK-based photographer Lee Jeffries won first prize for his portrait titled Zephyr, featuring an up-close shot of a freckle-faced boy. The powerful image manages to capture the innocence of youth, yet at the same time suggest the subject’s inner struggle. In the Fine Art category, Russian photographer Natalia Matafonova was awarded 1st place for her image titled Grandmother’s Hands. The photo captures the nostalgic childhood moment of having your hair braided.

UK-based photographer Caroline Therese Hodge won 1st place in the Lifestyle category for her photo, The Embrace. The heart-warming image captures the relationship between a child and his pet cat, who’s patiently enduring a bedtime cuddle. In the Documentary & Street category, Czech Republic-based Marcel Kolacek was awarded 1st place for his photo titled, Beauty Salon in which a toddler is seen waiting outside a makeshift hair salon while her mother chats in the doorway.

The second half of the B&W Child 2018 Photo Competition is now open for submissions. Winners will be revealed in February 2019. Scroll down to marvel at the first half’s winning photographs, as well as some fantastic honorable mentions.

The First Half winners of the 2018 B&W Child Photo Competition have been announced, revealing a stunning collection black and white photography.

B&W Child Photo Competition 2018 Black and White Photography

“The Embrace” by Caroline Therese Hodge, UK. 1st Place Lifestyle Category B&W CHILD 2018, First Half.

The winning photographs were chosen from four different categories—Portrait, Lifestyle, Fine Art, and Documentary & Street.

B&W Child Photo Competition 2018 Black and White Photography

“Beauty Salon” by Marcel Kolacek, Czech Republic. 1st Place Documentary & Street Category B&W CHILD 2018, First Half.

Many of the images capture nostalgic moments from childhood…

B&W Child Photo Competition 2018 Black and White Photography

“Live Along Track” by Mei Guo, China. 2nd Place Documentary & Street Category B&W CHILD 2018, First Half.

B&W Child Photo Competition 2018 Black and White Photography

“Play 2” by Yonghong Jin, China. 3rd Place Documentary & Street Category B&W CHILD 2018, First Half.

Emotional portraits…

B&W Child Photo Competition 2018 Black and White Photography

“Stare ” by Xiaoqing Zhang, China. 3rd Place Portrait Category B&W CHILD 2018, First Half.

B&W Child Photo Competition 2018 Black and White Photography

“Hope” by Lisa Visser, UK. 3rd Place Portrait Category B&W CHILD 2018, First Half.

B&W Child Photo Competition 2018 Black and White Photography

“Half Empty Half Full” by Uliana Kharinova , Russia. 2nd Place Portrait Category B&W CHILD 2018, First Half.

B&W Child Photo Competition 2018 Black and White Photography

“Nastya” by Evgeny Matveev , Russia. 2nd Place Fine Art Category B&W CHILD 2018, First Half.

B&W Child Photo Competition 2018 Black and White Photography

“When the flowers die” by Lisa Visser , UK. 3rd Place Fine Art Category B&W CHILD 2018, First Half.

…and family bonds.

B&W Child Photo Competition 2018 Black and White Photography

“Grandmother’s Hands” by Natalia Matafonova, Russia. 1st Place Fine Art Category B&W CHILD 2018, First Half.

B&W Child Photo Competition 2018 Black and White Photography

“Tribe Children” by Guoxiang Sun, China. 2nd Place Lifestyle Category B&W CHILD 2018, First Half.

Next up: Honorable mentions.

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Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met. Originally from Northern Ireland, she is an artist now based in Berlin. After graduating with a BA in Fashion and Textile Design in 2013, Emma decided to combine her love of art with her passion for writing. Emma has contributed to various art and culture publications, with an aim to promote and share the work of inspiring modern creatives. While she writes every day, she’s also devoted to her own creative outlet—Emma hand-draws illustrations and is currently learning 2D animation.
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