Welcome to an in-depth look at the stories behind the winners of our Minimalist Photography Contest. In this article, we delve into the creative journeys of the photographers who captured the essence of minimalism with their exceptional work. Each of these artists has a unique perspective on simplicity, using minimal elements to create powerful and evocative images. Discover the inspirations, techniques, and personal narratives that shaped their career, and gain insight into how they transformed the art of minimalism into captivating visual storytelling.
MARCUS CEDERBERG
I am a 58-year-old photographer living in Sweden, having had minimalistic photography as a hobby for the last 10 years, or since I joined Instagram back in 2014 with my brand new iPhone, meaning having a camera at hand almost all the time. The iPhone is long go replaced with better camera gear.
My father was a journalist and photographer, so I am more or less raised in a analog darkroom environment. I stumbled over minimalist accidently and have developed my own unique style over the years, other photographers often tries to get as much as possible into to the frame where I do the opposite, try to get as much as possible out of the frame.
I am so glad and humble over all the positive reactions I have received from all over the world. Many people with multiple diagnoses have told me that they find my pictures calming, I really like that. More about me and my works at my Instagram : @marcuscederberg or my website www.minimalphotos.com
ZAFARANA
My name is Zafarana, nicknamed Zafs since school. I attended the Albe Steiner institute in Turin, a professional school for graphics and photography.
I learned the basics of photography, when film, darkroom development and manual photo editing were still used.
I discovered a great passion for black and white photography.
After a long absence, I picked up my camera again, my first digital one. I started experimenting and studying as a self-taught person and during the first lock down, I had the time and opportunity to put what I learned into practice. Here, in this time, Justice was born, inspired by the death of J.Floyd
Through photography, you can convey emotions, by looking at an image you can imagine the whole context, enter the photograph and experience it in its entirety, making it, almost, a little yours. Photographing must be like composing music, beautiful music...
You can find more about me in my Instagram.
CHAO YANG HUANG
I am from Taiwan, Asia. I used to teach at a university, teaching photography, community design, social service work and other courses.
Due to the influence of Minimalism and Impressionism, these aesthetic theories are often used in photography creation. The lotus piece is an example.
Photography has left behind all the beautiful images I like. In the process of photography, it has also inspired many philosophies of life, principles of life and mysteries of nature. For me, photography is more than photography.
Click here to know more about Chao.
As we conclude our look into the stories of the Minimalist Photography Contest winners, we celebrate the power of simplicity captured through their lenses. Each photographer has demonstrated how minimalism can reveal profound beauty and meaning. We hope these insights inspire you to see the elegance in simplicity and appreciate the artistry of these remarkable images.
Don't forget to take a look to our other open photo contests for more opportunities to showcase your skills and creativity. Explore them here:Â www.theartistgallery.art/open-contests.
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