The Secret to KILLER Minimalist Photographs (It’s so easy!)

[@davidcrighton3431]

Hi Henry! A bonus tip to your bonus tip. 😉 I read somewhere that if you want to nail your composition temporarily switch to B&W. It will soon become obvious if the composition is weak. You can then decide whether to shoot in B&W or switch back to colour. Of course if you shoot RAW then you have the luxury of being able to decide later at home.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Hi mate, thanks a lot for that, brilliant tip!!

[@terrymartin4489]

Another awesome video, I am thoroughly enjoying catching up on all of your videos. I know that for me, when I am out and shooting the small, minimal things, I try and take a flash. It adds a little light on the small subject you are shooting.

[@terrymartin4489]

I think the difference for me, between the two, is that the minimalist photos draw the viewers attention straight to the one subject.

[@visualismeditate]

This is so good. This is why I do minimalist subjects, just for the viewer to focus on.

[@benbentley26]

I have really struggled with composition. The last year I have tried to focus on improving seeing the image in my head before I take it. I've gotten better and your videos and advice on composition have definitely helped. But I think some people are more gifted with a creative mind than me. But if that's all my struggle is, then I'm doing alright.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Fair play mate, hanks for the comment! Composition is tough, it takes practice

[@briankennerley5833]

You’ve reached a pinnacle Henry, a great video but more than anything it does show how and why you have excelled at Landscape photography in general , always looking for a photo. The quality you excel in your photography journey is so infectious, and for thanks I can only say thank you 👌👍🏻

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Really kind words there mate, thanks so much and for all the comments/likes

[@ellyelzinga01]

Thanks for another great video, Henry! These minimalist photographs are so beautiful!

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

My pleasure!

[@AliasJimWirth]

You do minimalist really well. Thank you for sharing your views and advice on this excellent topic. Most helpful, Henry.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks for watching!

[@flyingfinn7909]

Hailing from Proper up North (Scandinavia) I have always preferred simple and minimalist photography whenever the opportunity presents itself, including when I’m out shooting landscapes. Thank you for highlighting this mode of shooting for those who have not tried it yet. Both styles display calmness and simplicity and in my humble opinion they belong in the same ‘group’.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks for the comment :) - glad you enjoyed the topic this week

[@richardshaw4018]

Hi Henry great to meet you the other day down on the shore, yet again another great video keep going as you are I enjoy all your content, Big thumbs up from me.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Class mate, it was a real pleasure to meet you, thanks for popping over 🙏🏻👍🏼

[@frankstopa6270]

I like your question about what constitutes 'minimalism' vs. 'simple composition.' I look at minimalism as a tendency rather than having a set definition or set of 'standards.' I like to try to minimize distractions while still retaining some sense of place.

[@richcox]

I like your BW suggestion. I set my camera to capture jpeg and Raw, and have the jpeg set to BW. That way I’m seeing the scene in BW. If I want color, I still have the Raw.

[@gpdoyon]

Great advice!

[@stephensmith9236]

Great video Henry - straight forward advice clearly explained and a short video! Ta muchly

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Cheers Stephen, thanks for dropping a comment too mate 👍🏼

[@ShaunTaylor-bw7jr]

Good advice. Can deffo relate to some of my photography

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Glad it was helpful!

[@henrysiegertsz8204]

Bloody good videos to go with a bloody good name!

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks mate, what a name that is!! 👍🏼😂

[@juancarlosasiain5922]

muy bueno y especifico video Henry , a mi me encanta ese tipo de fotografía y he aprendido mucho hoy , saludos desde Nicaragua y siempre muy agradecido por tu excelente trabajo

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

You’re welcome, thanks for watching!

[@PracticingPhotography]

I love some simplicity for photography and may give it a go. Great video as always.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

You should! Thanks 👍🏼🙏🏻

[@searam1]

Cheers Henry, it’s Sean in Atlanta! I enjoyed this video but I have to tell you that I sold my Nikon Z5 and two lenses the other day to KEH. I have purchased an Olympus EM5 MIII and enjoy it so much, and I’m so impressed with the image quality, that the full frame Nikon didn’t hold a candle to it! I seem to be a slave to GAS! But seriously, the image quality out of this tiny camera and two primes and a 14-42mm zoom, is absolutely breathtaking! I hope you are well and thanks for another brilliant video! Sean

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Hi Sean, thanks for the comment as always! That sounds like a great changeup and if you are enjoying the gear then that's the main thing! I must get out with my OM-5 sometime soon!

[@searam1]

@@HenryTurnerphoto don’t get me wrong, the Nikon Z5 is a magnificent camera! I just could not justify having two systems and the more that I reviewed my images, I preferred the OLYMPUS images. I’m guessing you understand as you have that wonderful OM5!

[@johnlowe7097]

Good advice Henry I will definitely give this a go 😍

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Nice one mate thanks a lot. Yes, it's a lot of fun!!

[@davidfrost3770]

Great tips again Henry. Sometimes it a nice change trying minimalist shots from own garden as opposed to great hikes and climbs. I like the dark almost black backgrounds you can get of close up shots to enhance to subject especially when done in a square crop.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks mate, yes really good idea to give it a go in the garden

[@robertdavis1255]

Thanks again Henry for an interesting video with great comments & tips for getting better photos.... cheers from Australia 🦘🦘😊

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@neilholden7821]

that is a great video Henry. the other week when you did a video of you using a travel camera, i have a sony hx 99 which compliments my Canon r5, as a taxi driver😃 i take this camera out with me all the time, the results are excellent. back to this video i do like to take long exposures, very relaxing

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks mate! Yes the little travel cameras are fantastic!!!

[@malcolmreah7769]

Thanks Henry for the video, top notch as ever, and a really interesting subject. i usually try the minimalist angle shooting water droplets, and when i go beach walking shooting Shells etc, a successful image can give great satisfaction

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks mate, great idea regarding the shells, I walked past loads and didn't even think about it!

[@LynneH-ej6rx]

Thank you for the great advice!

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

You're very welcome! Cheers for tuning in as always :D

[@franciscojaviergarciapadro4615]

Gracias

[@timrosenburgh8597]

I enjoyed the video as usual Henry. Some really good tips. I thought the image's of the reeds and leaf were great. Something i must try. Catch you on the next one mate.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thank you mate, appreciate that!!

[@alanevans9246]

Henery, I believe there is a difference between “simple” and “minimalist” compositions, it is intent. There different is intent. “Simple” compositions abound if you look for them. A “minimalist” composition also takes extra action/thought on the part of the photographer to remove further distractions like longer shutter speeds and the such…. Just my opinion added for thought and comment…. Love you channel and content.. As always, keep snapping…

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Really good/interesting points mate, thanks for sharing!

[@stephensmith9236]

Thanks

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thank you mate!!

[@scotty4418]

Definitions of minimalism will have some variance I suspect but for me Henry, I regard it as the image having one subject or a small group which results in the eye not wandering much about the image and creating the perception of simplicity.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Seems about spot on to me mate. I was trying hard to not overcomplicate what is a simple concept by its very nature haha. Thanks for watching as always 👍🏻

[@rrrosecarbinela]

I'd say both styles of photograph fall under the same umbrella, but the seascape is also very stark -- just a minuscule amount of elements, basically straight lines in this example, and a lot of negative space. Your "simple" photograph has a lot of elements to delight the eye -- the colors, the light gradient, the grasses, the reflections...and the negative space takes up less of the frames

[@chrispietryga8710]

That just inspired me to get out with my camera again....been months since I last went out with it. Simplicity is the key to many of our endeavours in this increasingly complex and confusing life...In my personal opinion. On a lighter note....I counted eight bunny rabbits in that video! 😁

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Fantastic, I agree! I honestly didn't see any rabbits, are you sure they weren't dogs?! Perhaps I was concentrating so much on talking haha

[@chrispietryga8710]

"Bunny rabbits..".when you use your fingers as speech marks 👍

[@maineman152]

Great video Henery, I shoot a lot of flowers and I'm a big fan of using f/8 and my cameras built in flash to get that wonderful black background negative space you speak of while really lighting up my subject to bring out all of the details. / Perhaps you could do a video sometime and demonstrate how easy it is to get that black background using f/8 and flash combination. / good shooting mate !

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Good suggestion mate I do love those types of shots!!

[@lowwhistler_]

On one of your last points, I'm curious about people's thoughts on switching the camera to B/W mode, or just converting in post?

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Very good point actually mate I'd say it's very much personal preference, I definitely prefer to visualise it in camera out and about!

[@scottogren2796]

can you show your postprocess for leaf and flower photo? Or more? thanks much

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Hiya mate, I did cover the flower somewhat in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoW4eJV6fMqVjZo Cheers!

[@ShaunTaylor-bw7jr]

Is there a crossover between abstract and minimalist or just down to interpretation?

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Probably mate, I’ve also felt there’s crossovers in abstract, minimalist and even intimate photography- but that’s just me!

[@rhodriwilliams2891]

🤔 they are similar but, to me at least, the minimalist composition also has a sense of abstraction compared to the simple composition…

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Very fair point mate 👍🏼👍🏼

[@roadsey7012]

Henry, I love and learn a lot from your videos ( although still a rubbish beginner ) but cannot understand get or learn from shorts (videos) sorry.

[@Twobarpsi]

I prefer simple over minimalist.

[@Rob.1340]

👍🚐😎

[@dean9585]

Less is More!

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Yes haha!!

[@dean9585]

@@HenryTurnerphoto and then you said it ha ha ha