I don't have time to read the whole thing now, but this comes from Adobe:
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Negative space photography is related to minimalist photography. It emphasises not just the subject, but the empty space around the subject. The viewer's eyes may be drawn to a central figure, but they can't help noticing the large section of emptiness that surrounds and defines that figure.
Minimalism is usually a simple and uncluttered appearance. Negative space is often minimalistic (not always) but it surrounds the subject with empty space to lead the eye.
There is no description for this challenge, so why are people trying to box it in anyway? Think beyond the physical and visual...smash the box, take a risk.
No box, but there must be a general concept behind the photographic term "Negative Space". Certainly worth exploring / learning. Thanks all for the contributions made thus far. Quite helpful.
I started this thread in earnest. To me, 'Negative Space' and 'Minimalism' are stylistic approaches to photography; similar, but not the same. I honestly wanted to know what the difference is and how you would define it. Not trying to limit anyone at all, it's more of an educational pursuit.
Seems similar to discussing other art rules / types of composition, such as 'Leading Lines', 'Rule of Thirds', 'Golden Ratio', 'Use of Diagonals', etc.
I'd much prefer to talk about challenges that are running under one of these technical headings than say something like 'Goofy Faces'. :-D
