# Surreal Dream Worlds Photographer Logan Zillmer Captures Creative Selfies By Meghan Young | Published 2014-09-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-worlds References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/logan-zillmer-surreal-photography) & [loganzillmer-photography.tumblr](http://loganzillmer-photography.tumblr.com) The dream worlds created by photographer Logan Zillmer will have people wishing they could transport themselves into another dimension full of magic, mystery and, of course, the surreal. Equal parts of all three, these dream worlds revolve around self portraits that capture the Michigan-based photographer in situations that could only ever exist in people's imaginations. By indulging his own imaginations, Zillmer's dream worlds " becomes a playground of unexpected surprises," as My Modern Met so aptly puts it. As to his chosen medium and the skill with he executes each image, he says, "Photography has always been second nature to me, both because I’ve done it since I was 15 and because it is just how my mind works.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Dream Worlds:** Opportunity for immersive virtual reality experiences that transport users to magical and surreal environments. - **Creative Selfies:** Potential for innovative self-portrait apps that offer creative filters and effects for users to capture imaginative and artistic photographs. - **Unexpected Surprises:** Disruptive potential in surprise-based marketing strategies that engage consumers through unexpected and whimsical experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Opportunity for photography equipment manufacturers to develop advanced tools and lenses that enable users to capture surreal and otherworldly images. - **Virtual Reality:** Applications in the virtual reality industry to create immersive dream-like experiences where users can explore surreal dimensions. - **Marketing:** Opportunity for marketers to leverage surprise and unexpectedness in their campaigns to captivate and engage customers in unique and memorable ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Surrealist Shopping Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreams-is.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [AI-Generated Selfies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreambooth.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Abstract Fantasy Home Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstract-fantasy-home.md) - [Generative AI-Powered Hand-Held Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-handheld-camera.md) - [Designer Camera Printer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-trance-camera.md) - [Social Experiment Virtual Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncanny-spaces.md)