Keep it simple! We often hear this advice in various aspects of life, and it holds true in photography as well. Minimalist photography is about taking a subject to its purest, most elegant form. This involves intentionally reducing distractions, embracing simplicity and restraint, and skillfully using space to craft compelling visual stories that evoke powerful emotions in viewers. Danielle will cover topics such as finding captivating subjects, mastering composition and perspective, experimenting with different focal lengths, understanding the impact of lighting, choosing between color and black & white, and refining images through post-processing.

Danielle Austen is an award-winning professional fine art photographer specializing in creating intimate portraits of the environment, with a particular emphasis on abstracts found within the landscape. She holds a BFA in Fine Arts from Cornell University and an MS in Communication Photography from the Newhouse School at Syracuse University. Her artistic endeavors include being chosen for seven Artist-in-Residency programs, six within the National Parks. Over her 25-year career, she has earned numerous awards in local, national, and international competitions. Her work has also been showcased in over four dozen national and international juried exhibitions and numerous group and solo exhibitions, notably at the Monmouth Museum. As an educator, Danielle offers classes, workshops, and private consultations and presents on various topics to photographic societies throughout the region.

Check out Danielle's website: danielleausten.com

This month we will be meeting in person at the Green Knoll Rescue Squad:  Directions

Meeting on Zoom: Link