Pioneers of Minimalist Photography
- Michael Kenna (UK) – Known for atmospheric, long-exposure black-and-white landscapes.
- Hiroshi Sugimoto (Japan) – Famous for seascapes and minimalist architectural photography.
- Floris Neusüss (Germany) – A pioneer in cameraless photography and photograms.
- Franco Fontana (Italy) – Master of colour minimalism, known for abstract landscapes.
- Alfred Stieglitz (USA) – A key figure in modern photography, his cloud studies ("Equivalents") influenced minimalism.
- Ansel Adams (USA) – Though known for grand landscapes, his high-contrast and clean compositions influenced minimalism.
- Ralph Gibson (USA) – Known for stark, high-contrast minimalism in black-and-white photography.
- Edward Weston (USA) – A master of form and composition, famous for simple yet powerful still-life photography.
- Bernd and Hilla Becher (Germany) – Known for their typological series of industrial structures with a minimalist aesthetic.
- Fan Ho (Hong Kong) – His poetic, light-and-shadow compositions verge on minimalism.
Contemporary Fine-Art Minimalist Photographers
- Noémie Goudal (France) – Blends photography and installation, exploring minimalism through staged landscapes.
- Rinko Kawauchi (Japan) – Uses pastel tones and soft lighting for poetic minimalism.
International Minimalist Photographers
- Nick Green (UK) – Specializes in serene landscapes and architectural minimalism. Instagram
- Pierre Pellegrini (Switzerland) – Master of black-and-white long-exposure minimalism. Instagram
- Michael Rudzikewycz (USA) – Known for abstract compositions and industrial minimalism. Instagram
- George Mayer (Russia) – Creates conceptual fine-art photography with minimalist aesthetics. Instagram
- Kyle Hoffmann (Australia) – Specializes in high-key minimalism and nature photography. Instagram
- Cyrille Druart (France) – Known for moody urban minimalism and black-and-white photography. Instagram
- Daniel Dencescu – Specializes in dreamlike minimalism with an emphasis on atmospheric compositions. Instagram
- Martin Annand – Creates minimalist and conceptual photography with an experimental approach. Instagram
- Natalie Christensen – Focuses on urban minimalism and abstract compositions. Instagram
- Patricia van de Camp – Works with conceptual and minimalist themes in fine art photography. Instagram
- Hengki Koentjoro – Renowned for black-and-white seascapes and atmospheric minimalism. Instagram
Minimalist Photographers from Germany
- Thomas Kellner – Renowned for experimental photography and contact sheet compositions.
- Frank Machalowski – Focuses on architectural minimalism and surreal compositions.
- Jürgen Lechner – Minimalist landscapes with a strong emphasis on light and shadow. Instagram
- Alex Harbich – Specializes in fine-art minimalism and moody seascapes.
- Guido Klumpe – Abstract minimalist photography, often capturing urban details. Instagram
Emerging Minimalist Photographers
- Massimo Alloi (Italy) – Focuses on abstract minimalism and geometric forms. Instagram
- Daniel Zaleski (Czech Republic) – Black-and-white fine-art minimalism. Instagram
- Daniel Franc (Czech Republic) – Dreamy minimalist landscapes.
- Tirta Winata (Indonesia) – Monochrome seascapes and atmospheric minimalism. Instagram