# Gravity-Defying Photography This Surreal Photo Series is Inspired by Skateboarding By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-09-28 | Updated 2015-10-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravitydefying References: [wired](http://www.wired.com/2015/09/mike-dempsey-defy-gravity-instagram/) & [instagram](https://instagram.com/mikesbutt/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-x-thrasher) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Skateboard-Themed Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-hole-1.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Limited Edition Photograph-Detailed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atiba-jefferson.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Collaboration Concept Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-x-gopro-fpv-cncpt.md) - [Photographer-Collab Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artiste-series.md)