Adrian James ARPS/ Minimalism

‘’I am a retired academic and now a freelance photographer with a wide range of photographic interests. I have been interested in photography for the past 60 years, but it is only since my retirement that I have really been able to spend a significant amount of time making the kind of images that I like. I don't specialise in any particular genre, however - rather, I love to create images of scenes and situations that catch my eye and that sometimes offer an unusual perspective on the everyday, whether this be in landscapes, nature or street photography. I have therefore sought to develop my photography as a means of communicating about a variety of issues to a range of audiences. I was awarded my Licentiateship by the Royal Photographic Society in 2021 and my ARPS in May 2025. Artist statement: Photography is about more than just looking through the lens of a camera - it is also about seeing what might make a good photograph, although views about what is “good” will inevitably vary! Minimalist photography is commonly accepted to encompass extreme simplicity, with images involving very few elements and a lot of negative space, so drawing the viewer’s eye to the main subject and create a sense of calm. However, like much else in photography, there is often disagreement about what constitutes a minimalist image - for example, how much negative space should there be and how much detail can be included without it ceasing to meet the definition of minimalist? These are judgements for others - the skill of the photographer lies in creating images that allow the viewer to understand the photographer’s perspective.’’