Flying in Dreams Photographie de lévitation by Maxim Zinchuk

Flying in Dreams Photographie de lévitation by Maxim Zinchuk is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award d'Argent in Photographie Competition Category.

ArgentPhotographie· 2022

Flying in Dreams Photographie de lévitation

by Maxim Zinchuk

Client: Maxim Zinchuk Photography

A' Design Award d'Argent Winner in Photographie Category

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The Design

About Flying in Dreams Photographie de lévitation

Flying in Dreams est une série photographique réalisée selon la technique de la photographie de lévitation. La série montre des enfants vêtus de blanc qui semblent flotter au-dessus du sol. Chaque image est composée de deux prises de vue ou plus, réalisées sous le même angle, avec et sans le sujet. La prise de vue sans le sujet sert à effacer les supports qui maintenaient chaque pose. La série a été produite grâce au repérage des lieux, à la confection des tenues, à la planification des poses et des accessoires, à la mise en place de l'éclairage, à la prise de vue et à la retouche numérique. L'intention est d'exprimer la pureté des rêves de l'enfance.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award d'Argent

Flying in Dreams Photographie de lévitation est lauréat de l'A' Design Award d'Argent, une reconnaissance énormément prestigieuse décernée à des designs haut de gamme, superbes et impressionnants. Les lauréats Argent sont des œuvres tout à fait brillantes et extrêmement créatives qui illustrent l'expertise, le talent et la perspicacité remarquables de leurs concepteurs. Flying in Dreams Photographie de lévitation est censé être une œuvre merveilleuse, une vitrine de savoir-faire, remarquablement professionnelle et profondément innovante. Ce design lauréat de l'A' Design Award d'Argent est une invention très notable et admirée, qui sert l'art, la science, le design et la technologie et en repousse les limites. Flying in Dreams Photographie de lévitation est une création très enviée qui éveille les désirs, apporte des sentiments positifs et suscite émerveillement et étonnement.

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