Why 'flying dress' photography?
Images of women posing in dresses with long trains, called 'flying dresses', like the one you see above and on the Lekanne Photography website, are sought after by young and old and for good reason. Teenagers and young adults seek new, fun content that makes them look fantastic for their social media accounts like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and the like. While more mature women just love the feeling of having that moment for themselves to feel beautiful and fabulous! The 'flying dress' trend started out on the well known and gorgeous island of Santorini in Greece and with its picturesque streets and white walls it's easy to imagine how a big and brightly colored dress delivers such a unique and flattering contrast in photos.
But here in southern California we have our own natural beauty! California's diverse and beautiful natural surroundings include sandy as well as rocky beaches, mountains and valleys, big boulders and large open spaces, deserts and unique fauna, an abundance of national parks and state parks, unique landmarks like the Hollywood sign and the Santa Monica pier, snow and ice and sunshine, surfing and sun kissed smiling faces. All this and more forms the perfect backdrop for a flying dress photo shoot in the Los Angeles area.
While in the pictures it may look like the photographer uses fancy wind machines or fans to make the dresses appear to be flying, the dresses are actually thrown up in the air in a specific way by the photographer's assistant. No fans or wind machines used here, just pure arm power and Speedy Gonzales moves to quickly jump out of the frame! Lol. It is a true coordinated event between photographer and assistant and almost a fine dance in creating the desired images. The woman and her colorful dress are the star of the photo, while the beautiful surroundings complement the image. Contrary to most other forms of portrait photography, flying dress photography can be done during any season and any hour of the day. While, sunrise and sunset photos are still more desirable, the high sun during a mid-day session is hardly bothersome at all since it brings out the bright colors of the dresses even more. So, whether you're on vacation in California or a resident of this beautiful state that I have the privilege to call home, a flying dress photo shoot is a beautiful gift to either yourself or a loved one!
Thankfully, Lekanne Photography has come up with a unique approach to the flying dress photo business, one that truly is accessible for all women. The Smart Phone Flying Dress Photo Experience is a fun and very affordable way to have a flying dress shoot alone or with some girlfriends, while the professional packages feature high resolution images, professional camera gear, lighting and pro editing. There's truly a package for everyone! Are you ready to be blown away (pun intended)?
