Capture Your Dream Photo winner Reiko Wakai | Photographing in Zero G | Wix.com

In this Japanese monologue, photographer Reiko Wakai recounts the difficulties of shooting a photo shoot in a zero‑gravity environment. She emphasizes that lighting is the most critical physical factor; without proper light, even the best subject yields poor images. The test allowed only a single strobe, forcing her to constantly adjust the distance between herself, the model, and the light as everything floated. Controlling the model’s position and the lighting became chaotic, leading to many unexpected problems and a feeling of losing control. Despite these hurdles, the most rewarding result was capturing water in microgravity, where it naturally forms perfect spherical droplets. This achievement highlighted the unique visual possibilities of zero‑gravity photography.










