Hand in 12th September 2017
Judging Date 26th September 2017
Roger Poyser
Brief
Dictionary Definition “A style or technique that is characterized by extreme sparseness and simplicity”
A few Tips
- Think “less is more” and look to use simple lines, geometric patterns, strong shadows, contrasting colours, lone subjects, etc
- Deciding what to leave out of the frame is important in creating a strong image
- Composition – Simple does not mean boring. Use negative space in a positive way; a well placed subject does not have to be large to have a big impact; clever use of depth of field (wide aperture) can help to isolate your subject from the background; try using creative angles to enhance your image
- Textures and Colours – A bright colour or contrasting colours make great minimalist subjects (remember what we learned about colour wheel combinations)
- Telling a Story – can take your minimalist photography to the next level. Minimalist street photography can showcase an interesting urban landscape with a human element which, however small becomes the focal point of the image; minimalism can also be used in a natural environment; sometimes patience is needed eg for the right subject to walk through the frame
For inspiration visit Google Images – Minimalist photography. A really interesting concept which can produce stunning results. Have a go – you’ll enjoy it!
Minimalism : Hand in 12th September 2017
