reFocus Awards | About Us

is MORE THAN a PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

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A platform to discover the most distinctive visual professionals, artists, and industry leaders of our time

We’ve designed our site to put the extraordinary artistic visions of our community first and to get our participants noticed.

Through online galleries that activate the individual stories of our community while driving people to the personal websites and social media platforms of our network, we aim to create a global platform for the most exemplary creatives of our time, and a resource for those looking to discover the best talent out there.

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A Unique
Worldwide Honor

Photographer of the Year

Daniel Hamilton

Our singular awards program offers a prestigious title and global exposure through international channels.

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An Awards Contest Offering Impactful Prizes

Designed to suit and nourish the careers of the best photographic talent at any stage of their career, our prizes will help you uplevel your artistic practice

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A Seamless and Powerful Artist First Online Space

Showcase your winning images through customizable, immersive portfolio pages so that others can discover your work as you intended through our website designed to prioritize your vision

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Creators of inclusion & diversity initiatives designed for our connected world

Our global accessibility program, student discounts, and scholarships highlighting BIPOC individuals or those not well-represented in the photography world will help to create a more equal playing field for new ideas to be discovered

The reFocus Awards are Managed by Creative Resource Collective

CRC was established in 2020 with the goals of providing resources, recognition, exposure, and community for photographers around the world. With 30+ years of combined experience, the team behind CRC obsessively crafts educational opportunities, contests, and content for photographers of all levels.

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Black & White Photo Contest

Early Bird

Apr 8th - Jun 5th

Regular Submission

Jun 5th - Jun 26th

Extended Submission

Jun 26th - Jul 23rd

The Black & White Photo Contest by reFocus Awards welcomes both individual image and series submissions that honor and explore black and white photography.