# Strikingly Surreal Self-Portraits Photographer Logan Zillmer Envisions the Impossible for a Year By Meghan Young | Published 2013-11-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logan-zillmer References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2013/11/08/logan-zillmer-photography/) & [loganzillmer-photography.tumblr](http://loganzillmer-photography.tumblr.com/) The work of Logan Zillmer, a photographer hailing from the Midwest, is strikingly surreal. Following in the vein of other photographers who have indulged their own fantasies such as dancer [Ingrid Endel](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ingrid-endel) and sleepwalker [Simon Cheung](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simon-cheung), Logan Zillmer can be seen falling from the skies, trapped in a giant ice cube, carrying heavy boulders and more. What makes Logan Zillmer's portfolio particularly compelling, however, is his endeavor to release a new photo each day for a year. Although that might seem like an easy task considering how talented he is, keeping the creative juices flowing on such a tight schedule is tough. Not to mention with how much production is put into each image. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 86% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Surreal Self-portraits:** Artists can use innovative photography techniques to create portraits that showcase their imagination and creativity and offer endless possibilities for inspired projects. - **Daily Creativity Challenge:** Companies can host a daily creativity challenge for their employees to keep them engaged, motivated, and continuously improving their skills. - **Fantasy-themed Stock Photography:** Stock photography agencies can collaborate with artists to create surreal and fantastic images for use in marketing materials, opening up a new avenue for advertisers to stand out from the typical stock photo offerings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Photography professionals and artists can experiment with surreal and imaginative techniques in order to create new and unique pieces of art that stand out from the rest. - **Marketing:** Companies can use surreal and imaginative photography to create campaigns that capture the attention of their target audience and showcase their unique brand identity. - **Stock Photography:** Stock photography agencies can collaborate with artists to create surreal and fantastic images for use in marketing materials, opening up a new avenue for advertisers to stand out from the typical stock photo offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Illuminated Curtained Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesmerizing-sculpture.md)