FAST CLASS: Minimalist Photography
Curtis Jones
Lessons
Minimalism - A Few Words to Start
00:43 2The Power of Negative Space
06:01 3Learn to See Visual Clutter
03:03 4Isolating Your Anchor
03:02 5Composing for Better Minimalist Photographs
03:57 6Choosing Gear to Create Minimalist Photographs
03:22 7Black and White the Classic Approach
03:38 8Working With Color
02:47Location Session - Apex Beach
04:54 10Apex Beach - Wrap Up
02:20 11Timing and Weather
00:44 12Common Traps and How to Avoid Them
07:08 13Post-Processing - When I Use it and Why?
14:19 14Print Your Work and Harness the Power of Minimalism
02:05 15Sled Dog Portrait Image Review
04:18 16Sled Dog Portrait Key Takeaway
02:43 17Location Session - Arctic Drone Flight
01:38 18Arctic Drone Flight Image Review
05:59 19Arctic Drone Flight Key Takeaways
02:10 20Snowkiting In the Canadian Arctic - Location Session
01:35 21Snowkiting Image Review
05:58 22Snowkiting Key Takeaway
02:27 23Class Summary
03:03Class Description
FAST CLASS:
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Full-length class: Minimalist Photography with Curtis Jones
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AFTER THIS CLASS YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:
- Understand and apply the fundamentals of creating strong minimalist compositions.
- Use negative space with intention. Establish mood, control balance in your frame, and elevate your subject from the visual clutter.
- Avoid common traps that can lead to flat or boring minimalist images.
- Explore how much information to keep and how much to take away from the image before it loses impact.
- Understand common gear and technique choices that complement the minimalist style.
ABOUT CURTIS' CLASS:
Do you ever wonder why certain photographs linger with the viewer long after they see them? Why sometimes the smallest point of interest makes the biggest impression? How so much “nothing” can feel so compelling in a scene? Minimalism photography techniques can add a powerful storytelling element to any genre, they can evoke emotion, and bring balance to your frame. Using Baffin Island in the Canadian Arctic as his backdrop, this class will outline Curtis’s approach to creating stronger images with a minimalist mindset.
Learn to use the creative techniques of minimalism to intentionally account for every inch of your frame. Discover how to minimize clutter, work with negative space, and master visual balance to boost the overall impact of your compositions. Working in a clean visual style students will learn to look for strong anchors, shapes, and lines while eliminating visual distractions. Curtis will share his experiences and images from some of the world’s most remote destinations to help kick-start your journey toward simplified, cleaner photographs that capture the essence of our world.
WHO THIS CLASS IS FOR:
- Beginner and intermediate photographers interested in outdoor and landscape photography.
- Photographers who want to understand and create with elements of minimalism to help capture the strength and essence of your subject.
- Photographers looking to create cleaner, simplified images that leave an impact on the viewer.
SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Lightroom Classic (8.4.1)
Adobe Photoshop CC (20.0.8)
Ratings and Reviews
Brittany Riggs
Lovely and information. The information was relevant and ended up helping a good bit.
Vincent Zuck
Very interesting class, in a very unusual location (Arctic), which blended together to give a top notch class. I learned a lot about Minimalism as applied to photography, and Minimalism as applied to post-processing. Curtis is engaging while teaching and demonstrating on site, or back in his "office". I really enjoyed this class. Thank you Curtis.
Kate Geary
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