About his work:

Monn`s architectural pictures can be classified into three different groups that are all open-end projects and worked on simoultaniously.

1. A-Symmetry: classical architectural photography

2. Candela: focus on specific details in architecture that are often overlooked.

3. Fragmente: composition of symmetric montages

The key factor in his architectural photography is the overall composition of each image, with particular elements such as perspective, symmetry and structure playing an important role.

Breaking away from the traditional architectural photography norm, in his Candela series, he captures the essence of a building by highlighting specific detailed fragments of the general structure. These largely abstract images are composed of graphical and linear elements, as well as forms created by contrasts of light and darkness.

In his Fragmente series Monn doesn't simulate real room situations but creates futuristic looking imaginary spaces.

Awards & Achievements:

2009 Nominated International New York Photo Award 09 / Category Book Project
2009 Nominated International Color Award 09 / Category - Architecture
2008 12 honorable mentions International Photography Award / California
2008 1st and 2nd prize Prix de la Photographie Paris/ France
2008 6th prize Rodenstock Photo Award International / Germany
2008 Nominated Sony World Photography Award / Cannes
2008 Honored and selected Celeste Art Prize 08 / Berlin-Germany
2008 1st prize Hasselblad Master Award / Category - Architecture
2005 3rd prize Nikon Photo Contest International / Category - Documentary