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How to get “clean” photos

While on your daily social media scroll, you most likely come across tons of aesthetic photos that have this distinct “clean” look. If you’ve always wanted to get this visual style for your photos, today’s featured video by UK street photographer Roman Fox is worth the watch. As Fox noted in the

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How to use negative space to simplify your photography

Negative space is one of the most important tools of visual language and storytelling. We especially see it at work in minimalist photography. However, having a good idea on how to use it proves useful for all kinds of photography. It works wonders for your composition, even if you just

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Landscape photography tip: Use minimalist composition

Minimalist landscape photography is definitely among the projects we like having on spotlight. It never fails to surprise those who are new to shooting landscapes in terms of how such simplicity can create mood and story. Does that sound interesting enough for you to try? We have some minimalist landscape

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How to take long exposure photos without filters

Ever wondered how to create those stunning long exposure photos? Or, have they intimidated you because you felt they needed special tools like filters to achieve? It’s a technique that is typically used for landscape photography and fine art photography, so it’s definitely a useful skill to learn. Fortunately, it’s

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Gorgeous details of a Zen garden in minimalist monochrome

One of the strengths of minimalism in photography is how it’s great for capturing the glorious details of a scene. This way, you can get extra creative in drawing attention to interesting shapes, textures and patterns. A great example is the series below by Hashira Yamamoto, which is a simple

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How to shoot minimalist photography using negative space

The simple and clean look of minimalist photography is a great way to emphasize your subjects, regardless of the genre you’re shooting. It also creates a lot of breathing room around your subject, which is effective in communicating themes like isolation and solitude. This is made possible by using negative

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