Minimalism in Photography and Prose

Less is more. It’s a cliché, but it’s also true.

The Art of Subtraction

In photography, this means removing distractions until only the essential remains. In writing, it means cutting words until every sentence earns its place. Both practices require the same discipline: learning what to leave out.

Why Simplicity Works

When you strip away the nonessential, what’s left has more room to breathe. A single strong subject in a photograph. A clear, direct sentence. These things don’t need decoration—they stand on their own.

The Challenge

It’s harder than it sounds. Our instinct is to add, to fill space, to explain. But the real skill is in restraint. Knowing when to stop. Trusting that your audience can fill in the gaps.

Practice Makes Perfect

Start by removing one thing. Then another. Keep going until you can’t remove anything else without losing meaning. That’s where your best work lives.