MONOCHROME REMOVES THE NOISE
Everything you need to prepare and submit your photographs to MONO ORBIT AWARDS.
Before submitting, review the current theme and make sure your work responds to both EMISSION and the built environment.
Submission deadline: 6 January 2027.
CURRENT OPEN CALL / EMISSION →
Monochrome photography only. All submissions must respond to EMISSION and relate to the built environment.
Submit between one and four photographs.
File format: JPG, sRGB.
Maximum dimensions: 3000 px on the longest side.
Maximum file size: 4 MB per photograph.
No watermarks or visible signatures.
Each photograph must originate from the entrant's own photographic work. AI must not be used to generate or substantially replace photographic content.
Standard photographic post-production is permitted.
We may request a RAW file, original source file, film scan or metadata where necessary to verify photographic origin.
Is the relationship to EMISSION clear?
Does each photograph offer an individual perspective?
Is monochrome an integral part of the photographic language?
Are these the strongest photographs you want to submit?
Careful selection matters more than quantity. You do not need to submit four photographs.
1. Review the CURRENT OPEN CALL / EMISSION.
2. Click JOIN IN on the current competition page.
3. Create an account or sign in to your existing account.
4. Complete the €20 payment.
5. Go to Your Competitions.
6. Upload between 1 and 4 photographs.
7. Select Save to keep your entry as a draft. You may add, remove or replace photographs while the entry remains a draft.
8. When your selection is complete, click Enter the competition.
9. Confirm your final submission.
Once you select Enter the competition, your entry is final and your photographs can no longer be changed.
A confirmation email will be sent after successful final submission.
€20. Up to 4 photographs. One payment. One edition.
CURRENT OPEN CALL / EMISSION →
You may withdraw from your paid entry within 14 calendar days of payment, without providing a reason.
If you withdraw within this period, you will receive a full refund of the €20 entry fee, even if you have already uploaded or submitted your photographs.
To request a withdrawal, email mono@monoorbitawards.com with your registered email address and payment details.
Your entry will be withdrawn from the competition and will no longer be eligible for selection or awards.
Refunds will be issued using the original payment method within 14 calendar days of receiving your withdrawal request.
After the 14-day period, entry fees are generally non-refundable, except where required by applicable law.
This policy does not affect your statutory consumer rights.
