Flying in Dreams Levitation Photography by Maxim Zinchuk

Flying in Dreams Levitation Photography by Maxim Zinchuk is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Premju A' Design Award tal-Fidda in Disinn tal-Fotografija u Manipulazzjoni tal-Fotografija Competition Category.

FiddaFotografija· 2022

Flying in Dreams Levitation Photography

by Maxim Zinchuk

Client: Maxim Zinchuk Photography

Premju A' Design Award tal-Fidda Winner in Fotografija Category

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The Design

About Flying in Dreams Levitation Photography

Flying in Dreams hija sensiela fotografika maħluqa bit-teknika tal-fotografija tal-levitazzjoni. Is-sensiela turi tfal fi lbies abjad li jidhru jżumu fl-arja fuq l-art. Kull immaġni hija komposta minn żewġ frejms jew aktar meħuda mill-istess angolu, bis-suġġett u mingħajru. Il-frejm mingħajr is-suġġett jintuża biex jitneħħew is-sostenni li kienu jżommu kull poża. Is-sensiela ġiet prodotta permezz tat-tfittxija ta' lokalitajiet, il-ħolqien tal-ilbies, l-ippjanar tal-pożi u l-props, il-konfigurazzjoni tad-dawl, ir-riprodukzzjoni u l-editjar diġitali. L-intenzjoni hija li tesprimi l-purità tal-ħolm tat-tfulija.

The Recognition

About the Premju A' Design Award tal-Fidda

Flying in Dreams Levitation Photography huwa rebbieħ tal-Premju A' Design Award tal-Fidda, rikonoxximent prestiġjuż straordinarjament mogħti lil disinji tal-ogħla livell, sbieħ u impressjonanti. Ir-rebbieħa tal-Fidda huma xogħlijiet brillanti ħafna u kreattivi ħafna li juru l-għarfien espert, it-talent u l-aċċuratezza tad-disinjaturi tagħhom. Huwa mistenni li Flying in Dreams Levitation Photography ikun xogħol mill-isbaħ, eżemplari, professjonali ħafna u innovattiv bil-fond. Dan id-disinn rebbieħ tal-Fidda huwa invenzjoni notevoli u mammirata li tikkontribwixxi biex jitwessgħu l-fruntieri tal-arti, ix-xjenza, id-disinn u t-teknoloġija. Flying in Dreams Levitation Photography huwa ħolqien li ħafna jinvidjawh, li jqajjem ix-xewqat, iġib sentimenti pożittivi u joħloq tgħaġġib u mistagħġib.

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