Black & White Photography Magazine Submissions

A magazine shaped by shadow, form and emotion

A strong monochrome photograph does more than remove colour. It directs attention: to the structure of a garment, the tension in a pose, the texture of skin or the space around a subject. ARTNOIR looks for photographs that use those choices with intention.

Before selecting your series, explore our featured editorial and selected covers. These examples show our visual direction; your submission should bring its own identity.

What photography can you submit?

• Fashion and beauty editorials with distinctive styling, shape and atmosphere.
• Portrait photography that communicates character through expression, gesture and light.
• Fine-art photography built around a considered visual idea.
• Monochrome series with a coherent tonal language, from deep blacks to restrained, luminous greys.
• Moody and muted-colour stories that share ARTNOIR’s noir sensibility.

Does every photograph have to be black-and-white?

No. Black-and-white and monochrome remain our primary identity, but ARTNOIR is not exclusively black-and-white. We also consider atmospheric colour work: subdued palettes, dark tones and noir-inspired imagery with a cohesive mood.

Choose the treatment that serves the story. A colour series does not need an arbitrary black-and-white conversion to be considered. If you mix treatments, make sure the transition feels deliberate rather than like two unrelated shoots.

Build a sequence, not a folder of near-duplicates

Begin with the photograph that best establishes your idea. Follow it with images that develop the story through a change in distance, gesture, composition or detail. Remove weaker repetitions, even if they come from the same shoot.

Look at the series together. Do the tones belong to the same world? Does every frame add something? Is the final image a convincing ending? A tightly edited sequence makes your intention easier to understand.

How to submit to ARTNOIR

1. Open ARTNOIR on Kavyar and choose a current call that fits your work.
2. Read that call’s image requirements, eligibility, rights, exclusivity, dates and submission options.
3. Prepare your images, editorial title and accurate team and wardrobe credits.
4. Sign in or create your own Kavyar account, then complete the submission there.
5. Follow your submission thread for the editorial decision and any next steps.

New to the process? Read how to get photography published in a magazine before you begin.

Questions before you submit

Can emerging photographers submit?

We welcome work from emerging and established creatives worldwide. Your series must fit the selected call and you must have permission to submit it.

Does submitting guarantee publication?

Submission is a request for consideration. Review the terms of your chosen Kavyar option for the specific service offered and any conditions.

Where are prices and deadlines listed?

The current Kavyar call contains the applicable options, prices, review timing and publication information. Check it before submitting; an older announcement may no longer apply.