Flying in Dreams Fotografy fan Levitaasje by Maxim Zinchuk

Flying in Dreams Fotografy fan Levitaasje by Maxim Zinchuk is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award yn Sulver in Fotografie en Fotomanipulaasje Ûntwerp Competition Category.

SulverFotografie· 2022

Flying in Dreams Fotografy fan Levitaasje

by Maxim Zinchuk

Client: Maxim Zinchuk Photography

A' Design Award yn Sulver Winner in Fotografie Category

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The Design

About Flying in Dreams Fotografy fan Levitaasje

Fljochtsjen yn Dreamen is in fotografyrige dy't makke is mei de techniek fan levitaasjefotografy. De rige lit bern yn wite klean sjen dy't boppe de grûn liket te sweevjen. Elk byld is gearstald út twa of mear frames dy't út deselde hoeke naam binne, mei en sûnder it ûnderwerp. It frame sûnder it ûnderwerp wurdt brûkt om de stipe dy't elke posysje fêsthold te ferwiderjen. De rige is makke troch it sykjen fan lokaasjes, it meitsjen fan klean, it plannen fan poazen en rekwiziten, it opsetten fan ferljochting, it fotografearjen en digitaal bewurkjen. De bedoeling is om de suverens fan bernedreamen út te drukken.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award yn Sulver

Flying in Dreams Fotografy fan Levitaasje is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Sulver, in bûtengewoan prestisjeuze erkenning foar topûntwerpen dy't prachtich en yndrukwekkend binne. Sulverwinners binne tige briljante en ekstreem kreative wurken dy't de treflike ekspertize, it talint en de skerpsinnigens fan har ûntwerpers yllustrearje. Fan Flying in Dreams Fotografy fan Levitaasje wurdt ferwachte dat it in prachtich foarbyldwurk is, opmerklik profesjoneel en djip ynnovatyf. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Sulver is in tige opfallende, bewûndere útfining dy't foardiel bringt en de grinzen fan keunst, wittenskip, ûntwerp en technology ferleget. Flying in Dreams Fotografy fan Levitaasje is in skepping dêr't breed oerjûn wurdt, dy't winsken wekker makket, positive gefoelens bringt en ferwûnderjen en fernuvering opwekket.

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