The Minimalist Photography Awards is a significant competition dedicated to celebrating the art of minimalist photography. It aims to recognize and honor exceptional artists working within this genre on a global scale. Organized by the Bnw Minimalism Magazine, the awards stand as a testament to the magazine’s commitment to promoting and showcasing minimalist photography. Milad Safabakhsh, the founder of the contest, established it with the goal of providing a platform for minimalist photographers to showcase their unique perspectives and creative visions.

More than 3100 photographs from 31 different countries have been submitted and finally the British photographer, Martin Annand, who won the title of Minimalist Photographer of the Year 2023.

The fifth edition of the Minimalist photography awards included 12 categories, which prominent figures from the photography industry were the jury of the contest.

Péter Baki – Director of the Hungarian Museum of Photography

Tanja Warring  – Curator of Muzeum Susch

Ali Rajabi – Hasselblad Master & Lecturer

Diana Poole – Art Advisor & Curator

Milad Safabakhsh – Founder of Minimalist Photography Awards

Milad Safabakhsh describes the essence of the Minimalist Photography Awards: The Minimalist Photography Awards stand as a collective of artists who craft quiet narratives by stripping away distractions, allowing visual stories to emerge from the interplay of light, shadow, and subject.