LA photographer Mike Dempsey has created a surreal photo series that makes his subjects look as though they are in gravity-defying positions.
Scrolling through Dempsey's Instagram account reveals his love for skateboarding and photography, which are the inspirations behind these images. When photographing skaters, Dempsey's goal is to capture the moment they are about to land a trick, while showing off the risk involved.
This photo series applies Dempsey's skateboarding tactics and attempts to capture precise moments in which his models are in the most surreal or gravity-defying positions. Surprisingly, 90 percent of Dempsey's photographs are not digitally altered. His trick is using a intervalometer, a camera attachment that controls shutter intervals over a given period. This allows Dempsey to capture the exact moment that his models are in mid-air.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Surreal Photography
- Opportunity for photographers to explore gravity-defying positions and create visually stunning images.
- Sports-inspired Art
- Opportunity to merge the worlds of sports and art to create unique and captivating visuals.
- Real-time Capturing Technology
- Opportunity to develop innovative camera attachments that can capture precise moments in real-time.
Sectors Adopting This
- Photography
- Photographers can explore new techniques and perspectives to create captivating and mind-bending images.
- Art
- Artists can draw inspiration from sports and experiment with new mediums and techniques to create innovative and surreal works.
- Camera Technology
- Companies can develop and improve camera accessories that allow for real-time capturing of precise moments, opening up new possibilities for photographers and videographers.
