Minimalism is an art and it can be also applied to all genre in photography – minimal portraits, minimal landscapes, minimal street photos, etc. In landscape photography, when you use minimalism as a compositional tool, the framing becomes very intentional and you focus on a particular element (which may be your subject) or two, the light, shapes, form, etc. Doing this can add a mood or emotion to your landscapes.
Here are 25 simple yet striking photos that portray minimalism in landscapes.
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Simple compositions may not be easy because you need to choose a powerful subject in a background that complements the subject or the story, making sure that the focus is on the subject and the background does not cause distractions. The right use of colours, shapes, forms, etc., can help to capture an engaging minimal photo.
Minimalism can be applied to all genre in photography – from landscape and wildlife to portraits and street photography. If you are struggling with minimal compositions, the resources in this article will be of some help.
Welcome to our weekly community wrap-up. It’s been another amazing week on the Light Stalking forums with great photography by the community and discussions in the forums.
Here is the Photo Of The Week that is judged by Federico every week. This week’s photo of the week is by Paul.
Waterfalls are one of the most stunning subjects in landscapes and photographing them well can be quite a task. Although it is a part of landscape photography, it requires even more care and attention in order to avoid blown out highlights due to reflections and the right choice of shutter speed to get the best results.
Here are 25 dreamy photos of silky smooth waterfalls from around the world.
In portrait photography, the photographer captures the genuine emotions, characteristics/features and personality of people. These features can be photographed well by photographing your subject/s in the right location, under the right light conditions, in suitable outfits, against interesting backgrounds, using the right camera settings and most importantly using meaningful poses (except for candids).
When capturing portraits of people, you need to make sure that the focus in on the eyes and use flattering light for the best results. Reflectors, diffusers and softboxes can be useful in order to achieve better results. Here are some useful tutorials for portrait photography if you are looking to capture meaningful portraits.
Welcome to our weekly community wrap-up. It’s been another amazing week on the Light Stalking forums with great photography by the community and the discussions in the forums have been engaging and very inspiring in the recent weeks.
Here is the Photo Of The Week that is judged by Federico every week. This week’s photo of the week is by Pat.
