Flying in Dreams Levitatiefotografie by Maxim Zinchuk

Flying in Dreams Levitatiefotografie by Maxim Zinchuk is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award in Zilver in Fotografie en Fotobewerking Ontwerp Competition Category.

ZilverFotografie· 2022

Flying in Dreams Levitatiefotografie

by Maxim Zinchuk

Client: Maxim Zinchuk Photography

A' Design Award in Zilver Winner in Fotografie Category

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The Design

About Flying in Dreams Levitatiefotografie

Flying in Dreams is een fotografieserie die is gemaakt met de levitatiefotografietechniek. De serie toont kinderen in witte outfits die boven de grond lijken te zweven. Elk beeld is samengesteld uit twee of meer frames die vanuit dezelfde hoek zijn gemaakt, met en zonder het onderwerp. Het frame zonder het onderwerp wordt gebruikt om de steunen te verwijderen die elke pose vasthielden. De serie is tot stand gekomen door locatieverkenning, het maken van outfits, het plannen van poses en rekwisieten, het opzetten van de verlichting, het fotograferen en digitale bewerking. De bedoeling is om de puurheid van kinderdromen uit te drukken.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Zilver

Flying in Dreams Levitatiefotografie is winnaar van de A' Design Award in Zilver, een buitengewoon prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan topontwerpen die prachtig en indrukwekkend zijn. Winnaars in Zilver zijn enorm briljante en uiterst creatieve werken die de uitmuntende expertise, het talent en de scherpzinnigheid van hun ontwerpers illustreren. Flying in Dreams Levitatiefotografie wordt verwacht een prachtig paradepaardje te zijn dat opmerkelijk professioneel en diepgaand innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in Zilver heeft gewonnen, is een hoogst opmerkelijke, bewonderde uitvinding die baat en de grenzen van kunst, wetenschap, ontwerp en technologie verlegt. Flying in Dreams Levitatiefotografie is een zeer benijde creatie die verlangens oproept, positieve gevoelens brengt en verbazing en verwondering doet ontvlammen.

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