The 2025 Minimalist Photography Awards has once again proven that simplicity holds extraordinary power in visual storytelling. Now in its seventh year, the competition attracted over 2,600 entries from more than 50 countries, each showcasing how minimalism can transform ordinary scenes into extraordinary works of art. The winning images demonstrate the essence of the philosophy that less is indeed more, offering a refined look at geometry, color, texture, and composition.
This year’s highest honor, Minimalist Photographer of the Year, was awarded to Alexandros Othonos for his evocative series “Threads of Memory.” His project delicately bridges time by reimagining vintage family photographs, stitched with fine threads that symbolically link generations. The poetic nature of his work not only earned him the top recognition but also the €2,000 grand prize. Othonos’ series embodies the emotional depth that minimalism can evoke when art and memory intertwine.
Among the winning photographs, viewers will find a striking variety of themes, ranging from serene natural landscapes to bold architectural forms. Some images highlight the elegance of shadows and negative space, while others draw attention to the beauty of isolation, showing how a single subject can command the frame with grace and intention.
What makes these works remarkable is not just their visual impact but their ability to engage the viewer’s imagination. Minimalist photography invites contemplation, stripping away distractions to reveal the essence of a story, a moment, or a memory.
The 2025 winners serve as a reminder that photography, at its core, is not about abundance but clarity. Through simplicity, these artists have crafted images that linger in the mind long after the first glance—quiet yet powerful reminders of the art of seeing.
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#1. Overall Winner: "Threads of memory’s" by Alexandros Othonos, Greece
"This project is also a retrospective on past times, with my own creative intervention in each photograph. Back then, things were different, and in my opinion, although I didn’t experience most of that era, there was a unique charm to it. As I searched through these photographs, I felt a deep sense of nostalgia and emotion for my family. I believe that anyone who flips through an old family album will feel the same way, experiencing the weight of time and the emotions it carries."
#2 Abstract – 1st Place Winner: "When The Angels Cry" by Tommi Viitala
#3. Abstract – 2nd Place Winner: "Blooming" by Gianfranco Bove
#4. Abstract – 3rd Place Winner: "Graceful Curves" by Paul Lehane
#5. Aerial – 1st Place Winner: "Laços" by Nicolas Ferri
#6. Aerial – 2nd Place Winner: "Third eye" by Marcin Giba
#7. Aerial – 3rd Place Winner: "Suðurland" by Sebastian Wohlfeil
#8. Fine Art – 1st Place Winner: "Dream Land" by Robert Bolton
#9. Fine Art – 2nd Place Winner: "Mrbrown" by Bruin Feskens
#10. Fine Art – 3rd Place Winner: "Grace in the dark" by Larisa Schubert
#11. Landscape – 1st Place Winner: "Art of Winter" by Martin Rak
#12. Landscape – 2nd Place Winner: "Whirl" by Kalle Saarikko
#13. Landscape – 3rd Place Winner: "Dreamscape of Etosha" by Alexandre Brisson
#14. Long Exposure – 1st Place Winner: "The Shy Fishermen" by Nick Green
#15. Long Exposure – 2nd Place Winner: "Misty Venice" by Carsten Velten
#16. Long Exposure – 3rd Place Winner: "Branching Out" by Richie Johns
#17. Night – 1st Place Winner: "Window in the Sky" by William Shum
#18. Night – 2nd Place Winner: "Orbit" by Kotomi Sakai
#19. Night – 3rd Place Winner: "Hiding" by Axel Görlach
#20. Open Category – 1st Place Winner: "Evening Peace" by Renzo Cicillini
#21. Open Category – 2nd Place Winner: "Feet" by Luca Menotti
#22. Open Category – 3rd Place Winner: "Swan" by Florian Wurzinger
#23. Photo Manipulation – 1st Place Winner: "Lands of Transition" by Jerad Armijo
#24. Photo Manipulation – 2nd Place Winner: "Walking in the Sun" by Rupert Höller
#25. Photo Manipulation – 3rd Place Winner: "A Captains Pilot Project" by Sven Jennessen
#26. Portrait – 1st Place Winner: "Past Present" by Giuseppe Gradella
#27. Portrait – 2nd Place Winner: "Experimental Portrait" by Ramona Zordini
#28. Portrait – 3rd Place Winner: "Mrs Shadow" by Ernesto Fiorentino
#29. Street – 1st Place Winner: "Together" by Selaru Ovidiu
#30. Street – 2nd Place Winner: "Crosswalk" by YongSeok Chun
#31. Street – 3rd Place Winner: "Blurry Man" by Ole Arnt Thomsen
