The 2025 Black and White Street Macadam Awards celebrated the enduring artistry of monochrome street photography, emphasizing its power to tell compelling stories without the use of color.
This year’s 23 winning images captured candid moments from urban life, rich in emotion, contrast, and authenticity. From gritty portraits to dynamic street scenes, the photographs skillfully play with light, shadow, and composition to elevate the ordinary into the poetic. Many of the entries delve into themes like social commentary, isolation, humor, and human connection, showcasing street photography as both documentation and interpretation. The winners hail from across the globe, each bringing a distinct vision and a sharp instinct for capturing the decisive moment.
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2nd Prize: Frank Proost
3rd Prize: Mariana Basurto
Hezy Holzman
David Niu
Marko Buntic
Susana Sanchez
Gavin Libotte
Dario Athanasio Vergos
Zeren Yu
Gaspard Claude
Anna Biret
Mania De Praeter
Alex McCilntock
Floriano Da Silva
Leroy Skalstad
Roberto Crucitti
Emir Bozkurt
Asako Naruto
Leone Von Dizik
Chauva Varun
Bimurtya Ganguli
Bradley Grochocinski