Minimalist Photography

My favorite form of photography is minimalism. When I think of a minimalist photo, I think of a few things; clean lines, sparseness, simplicity, often a single subject, maybe a well formed silhouette. Perhaps the photo features some geometric patterns, strong shadows, or interesting texture. There are many ways to go about creating a minimalist photo, but they all have a basic theme...simplicity. The photo is clean. There are no competing elements.

There are several ways to achieve a minimalist look in your photos. The use of negative space can really help to accentuate a single subject. I used negative space and the rule of thirds in this photo of a water droplet trapped inside a dandelion seed. Your eye zooms in on the subject because there are no competing elements. Placing the dandelion seed one third of the way into the photo gives the eye a place to rest off to the right. You can also use texture to create interest. For example, a soft feather or flower petal against a rough surface like a log or rock. Tell a story with your minimalist art. You can use symbolism to help you do this. In one of my photos I used a lone dandelion seed breaking away from the rest to convey a feeling of independence, and also the feeling of being alone.

You can see some of my minimalist photos by clicking on the button below. I have many more to add...

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