Flying in Dreams Primêre Funksie: Sweeffotografie by Maxim Zinchuk

Flying in Dreams Primêre Funksie: Sweeffotografie by Maxim Zinchuk is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award in Silwer in Fotografie en Fotomanipulasie Ontwerp Competition Category.

SilwerFotografie· 2022

Flying in Dreams Primêre Funksie: Sweeffotografie

by Maxim Zinchuk

Client: Maxim Zinchuk Photography

A' Design Award in Silwer Winner in Fotografie Category

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The Design

About Flying in Dreams Primêre Funksie: Sweeffotografie

Fliegende in Drome is 'n fotografiereeks wat met die sweeffotografietegniek geskep is. Die reeks wys kinders in wit uitrustings wat lyk of hulle bo die grond sweef. Elke beeld is saamgestel uit twee of meer rame wat vanuit dieselfde hoek geneem is, met en sonder die onderwerp. Die raam sonder die onderwerp word gebruik om die stutte te verwyder wat elke pose gehou het. Die reeks is vervaardig deur liggingsverkenning, uitrustingmaak, pose- en rekwisietbeplanning, beligtingopstelling, afneem en digitale redigering. Die doel is om die suiwerheid van kinderdrome uit te druk.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Silwer

Flying in Dreams Primêre Funksie: Sweeffotografie is 'n wenner van die A' Design Award in Silwer, 'n buitengewoon prestigieuse erkenning wat toegeken word aan topklas-, pragtige en indrukwekkende ontwerpe. Wenners in Silwer is geweldig briljante en uiters kreatiewe werke wat die uitstaande kundigheid, talent en skerpsinnigheid van hul ontwerpers illustreer. Daar word verwag dat Flying in Dreams Primêre Funksie: Sweeffotografie 'n wonderlike vertoonstuk is wat merkwaardig professioneel en diepgaande innoverend is. Hierdie ontwerp wat die A' Design Award in Silwer gewen het, is 'n hoogs noemenswaardige, bewonderde uitvinding wat die grense van kuns, wetenskap, ontwerp en tegnologie bevoordeel en uitbrei. Flying in Dreams Primêre Funksie: Sweeffotografie is 'n wyd beny skepping wat begeertes oproep, positiewe gevoelens bring en verbasing en verwondering wek.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: In the "Flying in Dreams" series, the photographer is using the levitation photography technique to create a surreal effect and perform the main idea. As a rule, the creative process involves composing two or more shots of a scene taken from the same angle: with and without a subject. The image without a subject is used to mask out all unnecessary elements that were used to support a subject in a certain pose. Images compositing is an integral part of this method.
Dimensions & Packaging: Canon EOS 5D Mark III, Canon EF 24-70 mm F2.8 lens, Canon Speedlite 600EX II, tripod, PC with Adobe Photoshop
Tags: levitation, photography, levitation photography, dreams, flying in dreams
Production Technology: The creative process included such stages as location scouting, making outfits, poses and props planning, lighting setup, shooting, and post-processing.
Design Challenge: Levitation photography requires more preparation and post-processing than just documentary photography. It’s necessary to carefully execute the shoot for easier editing and better results. "Although working with kids was fun, posing, and their support was energy- and time-consuming", said Maxim Zinchuk.
Research: The research was made during the preparation stage. It involved landscape scouting and evaluating the readiness of children to perform in certain settings. A shooting place had to be easily accessible and safe to everyone involved in the process.
Inspiration: People always dream. Dreams make us move forward. Where they will lead us to depend on our imagination and the efforts we enclose. In childhood, these dreams are usually purer and brighter. That is why the photographer uses children's characters in white outfits in his series. The idea is perfectly complemented by the words of William Shakespeare: "all things that are, are with more spirit chased than enjoyed".
Project Duration: This work was made in 2016-2017 in Ontario, Canada. Published on social media and personal website of the photographer.
Operation Flow: Good planning and right communication are key to a smooth workflow during a levitation photography shoot. Having a plan for every single photoshoot was helpful in terms of overcoming unforeseen situations.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Maxim Zinchuk, 2016-2017.
Team Members: Photographer: Maxim Zinchuk; photographer assist, clothing design: Nargiza Usmanova; models: Rada and Nazar.
Image Credits: Image #1-5 Photographer Maxim Zinchuk, Flying in Dreams, 2016-2017