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Flying in Dreams Leviĝa Fotografio by Maxim Zinchuk

Flying in Dreams Leviĝa Fotografio by Maxim Zinchuk is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Arĝenta A' Design Award in Dezajno de Fotografio kaj Fotoretušado Competition Category.


ArĝentoFotografio· 2022

Flying in Dreams Leviĝa Fotografio

by Maxim Zinchuk

Client: Maxim Zinchuk Photography

Arĝenta A' Design Award Winner in Fotografio Category

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The Design

About Flying in Dreams Leviĝa Fotografio

Flugado en Sonĝoj estas fotografia serio kreita per la leviĝa fotografia tekniko. La serio montras infanojn en blankaj vestaĵoj, kiuj ŝajnas ŝvebi super la tero. Ĉiu bildo estas komponita el du aŭ pli da kadroj prenitaj el la sama angulo, kun kaj sen la subjekto. La kadro sen la subjekto estas uzata por forigi la subtenilojn, kiuj tenis ĉiun pozon. La serio estis produktita per lokserĉado, vestofarado, poz- kaj rekvizit-planado, lumaranĝo, fotado kaj cifereca redaktado. La intenco estas esprimi la purecon de infanaĝaj sonĝoj.

The Recognition

About the Arĝenta A' Design Award

Flying in Dreams Leviĝa Fotografio estas gajninto de la Arĝenta A' Design Award, grandege prestiĝa rekono donata al plejklasaj, belegaj kaj impresaj dezajnoj. La Arĝentaj gajnintoj estas treege brilaj kaj treege kreemaj verkoj, kiuj ilustras la elstaran sperton, talenton kaj sagacon de siaj dezajnistoj. Oni atendas, ke Flying in Dreams Leviĝa Fotografio estu mirinda, montrinda verko, kiu estas rimarkinde profesia kaj profunde nova. Ĉi tiu dezajno gajninta la Arĝentan A' Design Award estas tre rimarkinda, admirata inventaĵo, kiu profitigas kaj antaŭenigas la limojn de arto, scienco, dezajno kaj teknologio. Flying in Dreams Leviĝa Fotografio estas vaste enviata kreaĵo, kiu vekas dezirojn, alportas pozitivajn sentojn kaj ekbrilas miron kaj mirigon.

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

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