Much like Christopher Walken on SNL, we’re often obsessed with “more” when it comes to our photography. For Mr. Walken it was more cowbell—for photographers it’s more: saturation, vibrance, beauty, drama, contrast, or really just *fill in the blank* with your favorite post-processing slider, subject, or quality.

The thing is… less if often more when it comes to photography.

Minimalism may not be terribly popular these days, but especially when it comes to licensing your photography, giving the photo room to breathe can be critical. It distinguishes your photo from the “busy” images buyers are used to seeing, gives designers room to work, and adds a special kind of drama all its own.

To that end, we wanted to share a few examples of photos that prove less really is more. Here are 20 of our favorite photos available on the 500px Marketplace that embrace minimalism and all its benefits:

If you’ve got your own minimal masterpiece to share, be sure to drop a link in the comments down below once you upload to 500px. And don’t forget to submit your photo to the 500px Marketplace if you’re brave enough to put the photo in front of buyers!