Iron Photography and Photo Manipulation Design · 2023
Satoro Small Satellites
by Chris Chung
- A' Design Award 2023 Iron Winner in Photography and Photo Manipulation Design
- Awarded April 15, 2023
- CLIENT: RedPeak
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 35,199
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About Satoro Small Satellites
Satoro is a series of photographs of a small satellite, produced for RedPeak. The images were taken before the satellite was sent into orbit, in a field where digital renderings are common. White backgrounds show the intricate details of the design, while the framing gives a sense of weight and presence. The compositions range from close-ups of small parts to wide-angle views of the complete unit. Contrasts of light and shadow reveal the patterns on the reflective metal surfaces. The photographs were made over two days in Taipei for digital and print use.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- RedPeak and Satoro realized a series of photographs that play with colors, proportions, and compositions to create dramatic and striking images that highlight the innovative nature of the product. White backgrounds showcase the design intricacies while the framing creates a sense of weight and presence, with compositions ranging from close-ups that reveal the details of the product to wide-angle shots that capture the entire engineering feat.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Produced several works in different sizes for application on different uses.
- Tags
- Photography, Satellite, Space, Aerospace
- Production Technology
- Equipped with a powerful Nikon D850 camera and two lenses: a Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8 and a Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8, and aided by the advanced lighting capabilities of the Profoto Pro-11 with ProHead Plus, this unique photographic experiment captures the stunning contrast and interplay of light and shadow surrounding the satellite.
- Design Challenge
- To reveal the satellite’s technical marvel while facing the constraints of working with an invaluable piece of technology. The precious nature of the technology, combined with various types of reflective materials, presented challenges when lighting the surfaces. How might the team highlight the intricate technical details of a “not-an-everyday" object from various perspectives?
- Project Duration
- Two-day shooting in Taipei.
- Operation Flow
- Satellite photography for digital and print applications.
- Research
- The photographs reveal the raw and captivating intricacies of the satellite and its patterns as light dances across its gleaming metal surfaces. In this way, this project spotlights the incredible feats of technology humanity is capable of and demystifies the mysteries of space.
- Inspiration
- In a field dominated by digital renderings, RedPeak and Satoro wanted to capture the ephemeral essence of a small sat before its final destination in orbit. Inspired by the potential of small sats to redefine possibilities in space, the photographs play with contrasts in lighting, and proportions, spotlighting the possibilities of this small yet empowering technology.
- Image Credits
- Image Credits:
Client: Satoro Inc.
Agency: RedPeak
Production: Howard Chang, Andy Tsui - Patents
- Copyrights belong to Satoro, 2023.