Outstanding Winners From the First Half of the 2019 B&W Child Photo Competition

B&W Child Photo Competition 2019 Black and White Photography

“The Boy & The Earth, Ghana 2019” by Antoine Jonquiere, France. 1st Place Portrait Category B&W CHILD 2019, First Half.

The winners from the first half of the 2019 B&W Child Photo Competition have recently been announced, revealing a charming collection of black and white photography that captures the magic of childhood around the world. The international photography competition chose the winning images from four different categories—Portrait, Lifestyle, Fine Art, and Documentary & Street.

French photographer Antoine Jonquiere won 1st place in the Portrait category for his striking image titled The Boy & The Earth. It beautifully captures the profile of a young African boy, set against a chalky, cracked patch of earth. Winning 1st place in the Fine Art category, Polish photographer Kamila J. Gruss’s image, Dark, has an incredibly ethereal charm, and perfectly captures the delicate beauty of her young female subject.

Showcasing a more mischievous side of childhood, Australian photographer Helen Whittle won 1st place in the Lifestyle category for her playful image titled Noodles at Four AM. And in the Documentary & Street category, Chinese photographer Ya Kuang won 1st place for his photo, Desire, capturing the harsh desperation seen in children suffering in poverty.

The second half of the B&W Child 2019 Photo Competition is now open for submissions until December 27, 2019. Winners will be announced in February 2020. Scroll down to check out the fantastic first half’s winning photographs, as well as some worthy honorable mentions.

The winners from the first half of the 2019 B&W Child Photo Competition have been announced.

B&W Child Photo Competition 2019 Black and White Photography

“Dragonfly” by Oliwia Major, Netherlands. 2nd Place Portrait Category B&W CHILD 2019, First Half.

B&W Child Photo Competition 2019 Black and White Photography

“Two Sides” by Mariola Glajcar, Poland. 3rd Place Portrait Category B&W CHILD 2019, First Half.

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

B&W Child Photo Competition 2019 Black and White Photography

“Her Name is Beauty” by Mariola Glajcar, Poland. Honorable Mention. Portrait Category B&W CHILD 2019, First Half.

B&W Child Photo Competition 2019 Black and White Photography

“Heatwave” by Natalie Finney, Australia. Honorable Mention. Portrait Category B&W CHILD 2019, First Half.

B&W Child Photo Competition 2019 Black and White Photography

“Dark” by Kamila J. Gruss, Poland. 1st Place Fine Art Category B&W CHILD 2019, First Half.

B&W Child Photo Competition 2019 Black and White Photography

“Waiting for Dawn” by Helen Whittle, Australia. 2nd Place Fine Art Category B&W CHILD 2019, First Half.

B&W Child Photo Competition 2019 Black and White Photography

“Reflections” by Natalia Chingina, Russia. 3rd Place Fine Art Category B&W CHILD 2019, First Half.

B&W Child Photo Competition 2019 Black and White Photography

“Noodles at Four AM” by Helen Whittle, Australia. 1st Place Lifestyle Category B&W CHILD 2019, First Half.

B&W Child Photo Competition 2019 Black and White Photography

“Safe in the Egg” by Caroline Hodge, UK. 2nd Place Lifestyle Category B&W CHILD 2019, First Half.

B&W Child Photo Competition 2019 Black and White Photography

“Boy and Bucket” by Tracy Botica, Australia. 3rd Place Lifestyle Category B&W CHILD 2019, First Half.

B&W Child Photo Competition 2019 Black and White Photography

“Childhood about the Sea” by Yonghong Jin, China. Honorable Mentionn. Lifestyle Category B&W CHILD 2019, First Half.

B&W Child Photo Competition 2019 Black and White Photography

“Oh I Can Not Eat Anymore!!!” by Uliana Kharinova, Russia. Honorable Mentionn. Lifestyle Category B&W CHILD 2019, First Half.

B&W Child Photo Competition 2019 Black and White Photography

“Desire” by by Ya Kuang, China. 1st Place Documentary & Street Category B&W CHILD 2019, First Half.

B&W Child Photo Competition 2019 Black and White Photography

“Welcome to This World” by Ania Wibig, Poland. 2nd Place Lifestyle Category B&W CHILD 2019, First Half.

B&W Child Photo Competition 2019 Black and White Photography

“Joseph, 11, Ghana 2019” byAntoine Jonquiere, France. 3rd Place Lifestyle Category B&W CHILD 2019, First Half.

B&W Child Photo Competition 2019 Black and White Photography

“A Rainy Day” by Sven Berger. 3rd Place Lifestyle Category B&W CHILD 2019, First Half.

“Dinnertime” by Zhiyuan Shen, China. Honorable Mentionn. Documentary & Street Category B&W CHILD 2019, First Half.

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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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