The Minimalist Photography Awards have once again put the spotlight on the beauty of restraint. The 2025 winners prove that simplicity, when done right, can feel powerful and fresh, turning the ordinary into something worth stopping for.
Over 7,000 images from more than 50 countries were submitted this year, making it a tough field. In the end, Greek photographer Alexandros Othonos was named Minimalist Photographer of the Year for his series Threads of Memory. By stitching thread into old family photos, Othonos created work that lingers—part meditation on time and loss, part reminder of how the smallest details can hit hardest.
Now in its seventh year, the competition spans 12 categories, covering everything from Fine Art and Architecture to Long Exposure and Night Photography. The winners show how minimalism works across the board, whether it’s a still landscape or a restless city scene.
Founder Milad Safabakhsh called this year a milestone: more than 2,600 entries, over 7,000 images in total. “Even as AI moves deeper into creative work, photography continues to thrive,” he said. “The winning projects show that minimalist photography isn’t just alive—it’s become an essential form of expression.”
The selected images will travel in exhibitions around the world and appear in the annual awards book, soon available on the official website.
The 2025 edition drives home a simple point: less often speaks louder.
