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Soft Minimalism aesthetic photography reference
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Soft Minimalism

Minimalism, allowed to be warm for once

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Soft Minimalism

01 LightSoft, warm, diffused daylight gentler than strict minimalism's flat light, closer to a residential golden hour
02 WardrobeSoft neutral tones, natural fabric, relaxed silhouette
03 LocationA Vincent Van Duysen-designed residence
04 Palette
DIR

Director's note

Photograph a corner or edge detail up close soft minimalism's entire distinction from harder minimalist styles lives in these small radiused details, which are invisible in a wide establishing shot

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Soft Minimalism reference frame
Standby50mmf/5.6 · 1/125 · ISO 400

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KeyThe light that makes the pictureSoft, farEye level
FillHow far into shadow you can seeHard, closeEye level
BackRound at the front, where it is just another fillOffEye level
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Wide shot of a warm reductive interior with rounded architectural edgeswide24mm
Detail shot of tactile natural material softening a minimalist formdetail100mm
Interior shot with gentle diffused daylight across a calm, uncluttered roomenvironment35mm
Wide shot demonstrating residential serenity without visual clutterwide24mm
Detail shot of a rounded corner or edge where hard minimalism has been softeneddetail100mm
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Locations

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A Vincent Van Duysen-designed residenceA local soft-minimalist boutique hotelA contemporary wellness retreat interiorA minimalist residential architecture firm's portfolio project
REF

Explore the aesthetic

Style guideColor palette
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About this brief

How do I photograph the Soft Minimalism aesthetic?

Minimalism, allowed to be warm for once.

Photograph a corner or edge detail up close soft minimalism's entire distinction from harder minimalist styles lives in these small radiused details, which are invisible in a wide establishing shot

Director's note

What shots should I get for a Soft Minimalism photo shoot?

Leave with every frame on this list.

Shot list

  1. Wide shot of a warm reductive interior with rounded architectural edges
  2. Detail shot of tactile natural material softening a minimalist form
  3. Interior shot with gentle diffused daylight across a calm, uncluttered room
  4. Wide shot demonstrating residential serenity without visual clutter
  5. Detail shot of a rounded corner or edge where hard minimalism has been softened
What lighting works for Soft Minimalism photography?

Soft, warm, diffused daylight gentler than strict minimalism's flat light, closer to a residential golden hour

Light

Where should I shoot Soft Minimalism photography?

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Locations

  1. A Vincent Van Duysen-designed residence
  2. A local soft-minimalist boutique hotel
  3. A contemporary wellness retreat interior
  4. A minimalist residential architecture firm's portfolio project
What wardrobe works for Soft Minimalism photography?

Soft neutral tones, natural fabric, relaxed silhouette

Wardrobe

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