Minimalist Photography Awards 2020 gold award winner

Photographer of the Year

Long Exposure

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I am honoured to be announced the Photographer of the Year in the Long exposure category. I employ long exposure techniques to achieve the otherworldly ambience in many of my photographs.

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With this slow, meditative process of creation, the world seems to take a breath, chaos reveals its beauty. I can feel the horizon on my skin, the feel of water touching the shore tingles at my fingertips, and I greet the odd bird in the sky with a tear to my eye, as you would welcome your long lost dear friend.

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I hope to convey the visceral pleasure of such overwhelming beauty in a minimal way, transcending the reason and reaching into the deeper levels of our beings.

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Portrait

Honourable Mention

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A person.
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The most fascinating subject of all.

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The most challenging subject of all.

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The most rewarding subject of all.

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This profoundly personal category challenges me to reach deep into my psyche and uncover the joys and traumas that paint my soul.

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And I am hoping, maybe you will recognise yourself in these photographs as well, and will think 'yes, me too'. And we will connect in a way that only art allows us to.

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Fine Art

Honourable Mention

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The fine art of minimalism.

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A straw in a lake.

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This photograph was taken in one of those moments when I made a conscious decision to snap out of the crazy chase of life.
I took the camera, a tripod, put on warm clothes, turned off my phone and headed out for a walk in the woods, however long it would take to feel the peace come back.
Water always had a magical effect on me. As I was walking by a small forest lake, I felt the rhythm of the water gently kissing the shore. I stood there for a while, absorbing the tranquillity of this place. Somehow the camera made its way into my hands.
This is an image of peace and gentle happiness.

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