Flying in Dreams Levitationsfotografie by Maxim Zinchuk

Silber Fotografie · 2022

Flying in Dreams Levitationsfotografie

by Maxim Zinchuk

A' Design Award in Silber 2022 in Fotografie
CLIENT: Maxim Zinchuk Photography
Estimated Number of Design Views: 66,192
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About Flying in Dreams Levitationsfotografie

Flying in Dreams ist eine Fotoserie, die mit der Technik der Levitationsfotografie entstanden ist. Die Serie zeigt Kinder in weißen Kleidern, die scheinbar über dem Boden schweben. Jedes Bild setzt sich aus zwei oder mehr Aufnahmen zusammen, die aus demselben Winkel entstanden sind – mit und ohne Motiv. Die Aufnahme ohne Motiv dient dazu, die Stützen zu entfernen, die die jeweilige Pose gehalten haben. Die Serie entstand durch Locationsuche, Anfertigung der Kleidung, Planung von Posen und Requisiten, Lichtaufbau, Shooting und digitale Bildbearbeitung. Ziel ist es, die Reinheit kindlicher Träume zum Ausdruck zu bringen.

About the A' Design Award in Silber

Flying in Dreams Levitationsfotografie ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Silber, einer enorm prestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für erstklassige, großartige und beeindruckende Spitzendesigns. Silber-Gewinner sind ungemein brillante und äußerst kreative Werke, die die herausragende Expertise, das Talent und den Scharfsinn ihrer Designer veranschaulichen. Von Flying in Dreams Levitationsfotografie wird erwartet, dass es ein wunderbares Vorzeigewerk ist, das bemerkenswert professionell und zutiefst innovativ ist. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Silber prämierte Design ist eine höchst bemerkenswerte, bewunderte Erfindung, die den Grenzen von Kunst, Wissenschaft, Design und Technologie zugutekommt und sie voranbringt. Flying in Dreams Levitationsfotografie ist eine vielbeneidete Schöpfung, die Wünsche weckt, positive Gefühle vermittelt und Staunen und Verwunderung entfacht.

Press Kit

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.
Image Credits: Image #1-5 Photographer Maxim Zinchuk, Flying in Dreams, 2016-2017