The Maximalist Photographer: 50 Techniques for Capturing Beauty in Excess

Discover 50 ways to create a more-is-more aesthetic in your photography, from saturated colors and layering to post-processing techniques, such as collage.

With advice on composition, balance, shape, texture and narrative, this book takes inspiration from the masters of maximalism to demonstrate how you can fill your lens with fascination through a variety of approaches.

Illustrated with the finest examples from photographers such as Hassan Hajjaj, Lindsay Adler, Mickalene Thomas, Horst P. Horst and Maisie Cousins, this book explains the key techniques that define maximalism and provides easy-to-follow advice on how to create bold, vibrant photographs that capture beauty in chaos.

Author: Antony Zacharias
Publisher: Laurence King
Published: 08/18/2026
Pages: 144
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.90w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9781399636582
ISBN10: 1399636588
BISAC Categories:
- Photography | Techniques | Digital (see also Computers | Design, Graphics

About the Author
Antony Zacharias is a professional photographer specialising in architecture and long exposure photography. His previous titles include The Minimalist Photographer (Laurence King), Mastering Long Exposure Photography (Ammonite Press)and 52 Assignments: Travel Photography (Ammonite Press).

In addition to writing, lecturing and teaching a wide range of photographic skills, Antony has been commissioned by numerous corporations, including Mandarin Oriental, Toyota US and Sky Atlantic, and his work has been published extensively by the BBC, Guardian, Times, CBS, TheEcologist and numerous photography magazines.

Antony is photographic brand ambassador for Hoya (Japan) and BenQ. He was a Hasselblad Masters finalist 2021 for architecture and a shortlisted finalist for architecture in the British Photography Awards 2022.