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Minimalism has always been something I’ve strived for in photography, even before I knew that concept by name. One subject, and a simple, soft background.
When it comes to writing, though, my wordiness often envelopes the page, like overgrown vines strangling the subject of my story. I have to hack away at it until my point is clear and unobstructed.
Although simplicity is the end goal in both photography and writing, the approaches to achieving it are total opposites.
Maybe this will change as film photography creeps further and further into the past, but many of my photography mentors have taught me not to rely on Photoshop. Instead, I’ve been pushed to get things right in camera.
In writing, editing is key. Writers who don’t edit their work are the ones who are frowned upon in this industry.
Writers are encouraged to spew any and all thoughts across the page, but photographers are taught to achieve near perfection before the first draft even leaves the camera! At least this is my educational experience.
This hexagon is the simplest snowflake I found, and its simplicity reminds me of all I’m trying to achieve in my work.
Do you make things? Do you find that simpler is better when it comes to your craft?
What are these numbered posts all about? Read the introduction to my Photo & 100 Words project and find out!
