
12 Stunning Photos That Won At The 2024 Minimalist Photography Awards
The sixth edition of the annual Minimalist Photography Awards concluded with a few exceptional submissions as well as quite a number of notable entries. Photographers captured images that still spoke volumes despite the bare nature of the subject matter.
Over 3600 submissions were received from photographers showing an extraordinary level of creativity and skill in minimalist photography. Winners were announced under 12 distinct categories, with Eva Chupikova being awarded the grand prize of $2000 as the Minimalist Photographer of The Year for her compelling renaissance-inspired portrait series, ‘Anna’.
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#1 Portrait Photographer of the Year – “Anna” by Eva Chupikova
#2 Abstract Photographer of the Year – “Color Conversation” by Gleici Rufatto
“One of a series of geometric images that explore the interplay of color, form, and material, capturing an essence reminiscent of architectural elements. Each piece is centered on abstract forms within the built environment, presenting a visual journey that challenges perceptions and creates a color dialog that invites viewers to consider how colors interact and influence one another within a structured composition.”
#3 Street Photographer of the Year – “Spectrum” by Daniel Mead
“These photographs are from an upcoming series of mine called ‘Spectrum’. For this series I tried to leverage colour relationships to evoke specific moods, highlight subjects and create a harmonious or dynamic composition intertwined with the natural world…transforming the ordinary into a kaleidoscopic feast for the eyes.” ~ Daniel Mead
#4 Fine-art Photographer of the Year – “Delicate” by Hilda Champion
#5 Night Photographer of the Year – “Half Moon” by Andy OFarrell
“Taken from my balcony Dubai Marina.
Camera always on hand.
Just in case.” ~ Andy OFarrell
#6 Architecture Photographer of the Year – “Another Brick in the Wall” by Les Forrester
“It’s not often today you see modern building constructed with bricks so it’s a welcome change from the steel, glass and concrete we normally see.” ~ Les Forrester
#7 Long Exposure Photographer of the Year – “Torii” by Ulana Switucha
“Torii gates in Japan are elements in the landscape that symbolize the essence of Japanese culture and spirituality. In the Shinto spiritual tradition, Japanese torii gates are a symbol of the transition from the secular world to a sacred space. Honouring the natural realm, the simplicity and shape of a torii in the landscape draws the senses and spirit to embrace nature’s power and beauty. A minimalist approach draws the viewer into peaceful meditation.” ~ Ulana Switucha
#8 Landscape Photographer of the Year – “Arctic Silence 5” by Patrick Ems
“A lone musher with his dogs drives through the vast expanses of Spitsbergen.” ~ Patrick Ems
#9 Open Photographer of the Year – “The Unseen Poem” by Richard Bentley
“‘The Unseen Poem’ is a set of photographs taken over a period of 18 months. The last 2 years have been hard both personally and professionally and these images represent a freedom and a release from these confines. These photographs are meant to be seen as the unseen poem might be read during an English literature test… the reader must interpret the images and explain the meaning to themselves and back to me, for I do not always know what they mean as I am creating them, even if they do talk to me.” ~ Richard Bentley
#10 Aerial Photographer of the Year – “Winter Drawings” by Yevhen Samuchenko
“I created this aerial series in the Carpathian Mountains in the Ivano-Frankivsk region of Ukraine. In these parts of Ukraine, the houses are sparsely placed on low mountains, sometimes close to the forest. This allows me to see more minimalist scenes of rural life. The snow-covered mountains resemble a blank sheet of paper, and a combination of elements of rural life and nature creates simple but no less amazing sketches resembling pencil drawings. This is especially noticeable from above, which is why I chose to work with a drone for this project. I spent many days hiking in the winter Carpathian Mountains looking for interesting subjects for this series.” – Yevhen Samuchenko
#11 Photo Manipulation Photographer of the Year – “Innervisions” by George Byrne
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