Nacho Alegre's still life photography may not seem like much at first glance because of its minimalist and simplistic nature, but this photo series is truly an example of the old paradigm, "less is more."
Shot for Italian interior design magazine Apartamento, the photo series uses simple, everyday objects and assembles them to create something different, visionary and unexpected. Although mostly known for his fashion photography, Alegre transitions into the world of still life quite smoothly with this series of strangely enthralling photos.
The Spanish photog is diverse in his body of work, having shot everything from personal "diary" shoots, as he refers to them on his website, to portraits and commercials. However, it is his still life photography that is garnering the most attention as of late.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Minimalist Still Life
- There is scope for innovating with different types of minimalistic and simplistic still life photography.
- Unexpected Object Assemblage
- There is potential for disruption by using simple, everyday objects and arranging them in unexpected ways.
- Diverse Photographic Genres
- Innovation can be achieved by photographers exploring diverse genres, such as transitioning smoothly from fashion photography to still life photography.
Where This Applies
- Interior Design
- Interior design magazines can benefit from using minimalist still life photography to enhance their aesthetic appeal.
- Art and Photography
- Art galleries and photography exhibitions can showcase minimalist and unexpected object assemblage photography.
- Advertising
- Advertising agencies can use the unexpected and visionary quality of still life photography in their campaigns and commercials.
