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Digital Camera World
Digital Camera World
Kim Bunermann

Minimalist photography doesn’t require top-notch equipment, I use a Canon DSLR and a Xiaomi phone

Silhouettes of two people walking opposite each other, separated by a large circular window.

The art of minimalistic photography, featuring images that are distinguished by their simplicity, has long been a popular genre. The emphasis on sparse compositions that avoid excessive color, patterns and information can often create surreal frames that demonstrate a different perspective from our everyday experiences. 

The absence of color in this genre means that the focus of minimalistic images often lies in monochromatic gradients, which create a concentration of form, shapes and material characteristics of subjects. The importance of composition as well as the placing of light and shadow are important in achieving this look and all these elements come together to create surreal and potentially abstract frames. 

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