<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Beyond The Frame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surface & Form]]></description><link>https://darranhunter.wixsite.com/photography/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:55:52 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://darranhunter.wixsite.com/photography/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Less Is More: The Quiet Power of Minimalism in Photography]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it feels like every scroll offers an explosion of colour, chaos, and overworked edits, there’s something refreshing, almost radical, about a photograph that dares to be simple. Minimalism in photography isn’t just about empty space or stark compositions. It’s about restraint. It’s about looking harder, seeing more in less, and trusting that simplicity can speak volumes. Minimalism asks for quiet. And in photography, that can be the hardest thing to achieve. Seeing What’s Not There The...]]></description><link>https://darranhunter.wixsite.com/photography/post/less-is-more-the-quiet-power-of-minimalism-in-photography</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad3e51037f471732ec2ebaa</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 23:03:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d9e8b9_6b9ed54b2700451e80f0ec7c0d83d7c2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Darran Hunter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commitment Issues: Why I Can’t Stick to One Subject]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spend any time online and you’ll soon hear the advice: find your niche. It’s everywhere. From YouTube channels to photography blogs, they all echo the same mantra: specialise, focus, narrow down]]></description><link>https://darranhunter.wixsite.com/photography/post/commitment-issues-why-i-can-t-stick-to-one-subject</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad3e51037f471732ec2ebaf</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 21:26:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d9e8b9_9b966cce4bc749c6a2e0293bb41f273c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Darran Hunter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the Follower Count: Why Chasing Numbers is a Trap for Photographers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Follow/Unfollow Circus.
Here’s how it goes. Someone follows you, and being a normal person, keen to reciprocate, you follow them back. And then, like clockwork, they vanish. They’ve unfollowed you. Why? So their numbers look good. They want to appear popular while keeping their “following” list pristinely empty, as though it’s beneath them to acknowledge other people exist.]]></description><link>https://darranhunter.wixsite.com/photography/post/beyond-the-follower-count-why-chasing-numbers-is-a-trap-for-photographers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad3e51037f471732ec2eba9</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:04:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d9e8b9_2e24c23197c1425a80d5b996a5b4d5b8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Darran Hunter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pioneers of Abstraction: Saul Leiter, Ernst Haas, and the Art of Seeing Differently]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abstract photography often begins where literal representation ends. It asks us to look beyond what something is and to consider how it feels, how it’s structured, how light moves through it, or how form alone can speak. At the forefront of this movement were photographers like Saul Leiter and Ernst Haas, who redefined what photography could be, not just a tool for documentation, but a medium for expression, experimentation, and poetry. Saul Leiter: Painterly Vision in a Concrete World Saul...]]></description><link>https://darranhunter.wixsite.com/photography/post/pioneers-of-abstraction-saul-leiter-ernst-haas-and-the-art-of-seeing-differently</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad3e51037f471732ec2ebb5</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2025 21:49:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d9e8b9_baa878c16a9f4815aa053bd0d39d80e9~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Darran Hunter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Importance of Photographic Projects: Knowing What You Want to Capture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photography is more than just clicking the shutter at the right moment; it is about vision, intention, and storytelling. While spontaneous shots have their place, there is something deeply rewarding about working on a structured photographic project. A project provides direction, purpose, and depth, allowing a photographer to explore a subject in a meaningful way rather than merely collecting disconnected images. Why Photographic Projects Matter Having a defined project transforms photography...]]></description><link>https://darranhunter.wixsite.com/photography/post/the-importance-of-photographic-projects-knowing-what-you-want-to-capture</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad3e51037f471732ec2ebae</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2025 18:01:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d9e8b9_92c0d6c479394192925bb862948fac4c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Darran Hunter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seeing in Shades: The Power of Monochrome.]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a world saturated with color, black-and-white photography stands apart. Stripped of the distractions of hue, monochrome images demand a different kind of attention; one that is drawn to light, shadow, form, and emotion. The absence of colour does not equate to a loss; rather, it invites a deeper engagement with the subject, revealing nuances that might otherwise go unnoticed. Why Monochrome Feels Different Black-and-white photography has a timeless quality, evoking a sense of nostalgia and...]]></description><link>https://darranhunter.wixsite.com/photography/post/seeing-in-shades-the-power-of-monochrome-in-photography</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad3e51037f471732ec2ebb8</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2025 17:27:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d9e8b9_b28c6e43586c4abaaba58e66faf4467d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Darran Hunter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Torn Posters Reveal About a City’s Memory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cities are layered with history, not just in their architecture or landmarks, but in the everyday materials that accumulate and decay. Among these, forgotten advertisements stand as ephemeral relics of culture, commerce, and communication. They are not merely announcements; they are time capsules, revealing the evolving identity of a place. Through their frayed edges and faded colors, they hold forgotten narratives, offering glimpses into the past that still lingers beneath the surface. The...]]></description><link>https://darranhunter.wixsite.com/photography/post/urban-archeology-what-torn-posters-reveal-about-a-city-s-memory</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad3e51037f471732ec2ebb6</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 17:21:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d9e8b9_58d3b9f7c3314edfaa4985f951e3bb93~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Darran Hunter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Beauty in Decay: How Litter Becomes Art]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the ever-changing landscape of urban environments, litter is often seen as a blemish, a sign of neglect, disorder, or the throwaway cultu]]></description><link>https://darranhunter.wixsite.com/photography/post/the-beauty-in-decay-how-litter-becomes-art</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad3e51037f471732ec2ebad</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2025 16:44:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d9e8b9_ce0871dbc13d4a659f60e13527736935~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Darran Hunter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to the Blog – Where I Ramble About Photography and Occasionally Make a Point]]></title><description><![CDATA[Right, so here we are - a blog. I swore I’d never do one of these, but like a mug of tea and black t-shirts, some things are inevitable. Photography, for me, has always been less about chasing the perfect shot and more about paying attention - to mess, to mood, to moments that most people walk past without blinking. Whether it’s a crumpled poster half-stuck to a fence or a streak of light that accidentally makes something look beautiful, I’m interested in the in-between. The almosts. The...]]></description><link>https://darranhunter.wixsite.com/photography/post/welcome-to-the-blog-framing-the-story-behind-the-image</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad3e51037f471732ec2eba4</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 01:37:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d9e8b9_9b966cce4bc749c6a2e0293bb41f273c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Darran Hunter</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>