Almost 30,000 votes have been cast in the People’s Vote Award for the 2026 Exposure One Photographer of the Year, a contest featuring black-and-white, sepia, and single-color-tone entries across some 20 categories. Organizers have opened the public voting portal for entries nominated by judges, giving participants a chance to review work spanning wildlife, architecture, abstraction, nudity, portraiture, photojournalism, and landscapes before the deadline on October 12 at 05:00 BST.
Participants can cast one vote per day on the official webpage. While competition rules permit daily voting through the closing date, organizers have not yet announced when the final public winners will be revealed.
How the Public Vote Shapes Critical Observation
Reviewing large volumes of monochrome photography serves a dual purpose for developing photographers. Observing diverse artistic styles sharpens critical visual awareness, building the technical foundation needed to produce stronger personal images. Digital Camera World recommends voting in one category at a time to experience the full breadth of the competition’s nominated galleries.
Notable Entries in the 2026 Monochrome Competition
Contenders in this year’s showcase include Brazilian photographer Ronaldo Andrade, whose nominated shot titled “Travessia” or “Crossing” captures Pesca da Tainha. This traditional artisanal mullet fishing ritual takes place annually between May 1 and July 10 in Florianópolis, Brazil. Another prominent entry comes from Parisian photographer Pierre-Yves Cruaud, who submitted a frame featuring a pair of aging hands resting on top of one another.
Frequently Asked Questions About Voting
When does the People’s Vote deadline close?
Voting closes at 05:00 BST on October 12, and participants are advised to convert that time to their local time zones.
How often can individuals cast votes?
Rules permit participants to cast one vote per day on the official event webpage until the contest closes.
What subjects are featured in the nominated images?
Judges have nominated images across roughly 20 categories, including wildlife, architecture, abstraction, nudity, portraiture, photojournalism, and landscapes.
Where can voters view the entries?
All nominated shots are available for review and voting directly on the Exposure One Awards People’s Vote webpage.