Simplicity itself can be a powerful tool to have great composition in your photographs. Simplicity often means taking photos with uncomplicated backgrounds that don’t distract from the main subject. You can also create a simple composition by zooming in on part of your subject and focusing on a particular detail. But why simple photograph would be so interesting? If you can click simple subjects through great lighting, colors & texture, it was be very powerful.
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Simplicity is very important in different aspects of like and also in Photography. Life simplification techniques can also easily apply to your photography. Many of the unsuccessful photographs fail, because they are too complicated. The photographer is unable to tell her thoughts clearly and the resulting photograph illustrates uncertainty and lack of direction.
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In photography, the simplicity will apply for both -composition as well as subject. Simplicity is nothing but eliminates unnecessary things, so the main subject will speak more. The frame should be cleaner, minimal and simple.
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Let's check out some basic things about keeping photographs simple, yet impactful :
1. When you plan to go out for shooting, be mentally prepared that you would be shooting much more than what you are already planning to shoot. So be more observant and find interesting objects around you.
2. Photography is not about gear, so don't stress about gears you don't have and rather shoot what best you can with available gears.
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3. Choose one specific subject and think how many ways you can explore that from your camera.
4. Exclude the unwanted things as much as possible in your frame and just focus on your main subject.
5. Spend more time choosing subjects wisely those really make your photograph stronger.
6. If you want to include any interesting backgrounds in your frame - just try to keep it as uncluttered to make it simple and neat.
7. Always observe how to use shapes and patterns in your photographs.
8. Place your subject against a neutral background, use negative space wisely.
9 Overthinking can be killer for simplicity in your photographs.
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Minimalism is a very subjective concept in the art world. There are plenty of views about it in different artist communities, but why we should worry about that for now. So let's only appreciate the magic of minimalism and see if you can master it. Achieving minimalistic as well as outstanding photograph is a challenging task, but it can be very rewarding if you master it.
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While thinking about Clicking Simple photographs, keep Composition in mind :
Simple doesn’t mean boring, so it's even more challenging to create simple yet impactful photographs. Minimalist approach requires a lot of creativity. The use of negative space is an integral part of minimalist photography. A well placed subject doesn’t have to be large to have a big impact.
Think of all those rules of composing photographs and suddenly you will realise that rules like - Rule of Thirds, use of negative space etc can be very well used to create simple yet powerful photograph. Don't forget the rule about isolating your subject from background and creative use of depth of field can be powerful there.
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Interesting Colors & Texture can make your simple photographs standout :
A bright color or contrasting colors make great minimalist subjects - just look at the first photograph of this post again. The same applies to textures. The viewer should be able to almost feel the texture. Sometimes it’s all about finding a creative angle to make the photograph. Don’t be afraid the experiment. Shoot straight on, shoot high or low, work your frame until you get the shot that will speak to you.
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Simple photograph can also tell a powerful story :
Push your minimalist photography to the next level by telling a story. Minimalist street photography showcases an interesting urban landscape with a human element. Symmetry, lines, curves, shadows all play a vital part in making the photograph. Sometimes the story and the environment come together spontaneously and it’s the photographer’s job to see it and respond quickly. Other times it require a bit of patience for the right subject to walk through the frame.
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A minimalist approach to photography can be applied in nature as well as in an urban environment. You can practice anywhere, so get out there and open yourself to a different way of seeing with your camera!
Strong lines make strong photographs. A good place to get started with minimalist photography is by paying attention to modern architecture around you. Leading lines and other geometric shapes, can make great backdrops for minimalist pictures. There are great opportunities around you all the time, you just have to learn to see them and that requires practice.
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