EMISSION
An international monochrome photography award dedicated to the built environment. EMISSION explores architecture, constructed landscapes and the relationship between human presence, structure and space.
01 - THE SYSTEM
ONE EDITION. ONE THEME. NO CATEGORIES.
MONO ORBIT AWARDS is an independent international photography award built around a focused theme and individual photographic vision.
Every eligible photograph is considered through one shared selection process, without categories or public voting. The first edition is evaluated by POSTRH, founder and sole juror.
The work comes first. Originality, intention and a considered photographic response matter more than reputation or recognition.
02 - THE ORBIT 12
TWELVE PHOTOGRAPHERS.
ONE MONOCHROME PHOTOGRAPHIC CONSTELLATION.
Twelve photographers form the official selection of each edition. Three receive the principal awards, while nine are recognised as Selected.
Recognition extends beyond the results. THE ORBIT 12 brings together a printed photographic book published through Blurb, a digital catalogue, editorial visibility through MONO ORBIT and a permanent photographic archive.
Twelve individual perspectives, connected through one independent photographic selection.
03 - AWARDS & ENTRY
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC PRACTICE.
Three cash awards recognise outstanding photographic responses to the edition's theme. The prizes are intended to support independent photographic work and create possibilities for future projects.
| FIRST AWARD | €900 |
| SECOND AWARD | €700 |
| THIRD AWARD | €500 |
€20 per entry. Submit one to four monochrome photographs under a single payment.
Open worldwide to photographers aged 18 and over. Digital, analogue and experimental photographic approaches are welcome. Photographs must originate from the entrant's own photographic work.
EMISSION / ENTRIES CLOSE 6 JANUARY 2027