Fine art portraits that celebrate movement, strength, and grace.
Dance Photography
These galleries offer a look at how I photograph dancers — capturing the strength, grace, and emotion behind every movement. Each session is built to showcase the artistry of the dancer, with a cinematic editing style that turns motion into fine art.
Featured Dance Galleries
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the art of movement
Dance is more than motion, it's storytelling through movement, emotion, and expression. This collection celebrates the beauty of dance through graceful lines, dramatic fabrics, and powerful performances, capturing fleeting moments that showcase each dancer's unique artistry and passion.
Power
of red
Red commands attention. It represents passion, confidence, strength, and the fearless expression that dancers bring to every performance. This collection explores movement through bold color, dramatic fabric, and powerful poses, creating images that celebrate both artistry and emotion. Each portrait captures a unique moment where technique, energy, and creativity come together to tell a story.
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strength in motion
Dance is a balance of athleticism and artistry. This collection highlights the strength, flexibility, and control that dancers develop through years of dedication and training. From powerful leaps to graceful poses, each image captures the beauty of movement and the confidence that comes from mastering one's craft.
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40 years behind the camera, including Emmy Award-winning work in broadcast photography, editing, writing, and production.
Dance Photography
This is more than a photo session. It's a chance to capture your dancer's strength, grace, and personality in images that last a lifetime.
From planning to delivery, here's how we bring that vision to life:
THE DANCE PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE
- MORE THAN JUST A PICTURE -
Experience
It starts with a conversation. Reach out and tell me about your dancer — their style, their personality, and the kind of images you're dreaming of. We'll talk through what makes a session special and whether we're the right fit!
1. Inquire
2. DESIGN YOUR SESSION
Together we plan the details: wardrobe, concept, and setting. From classic studio portraits to dramatic stylized shoots with flowing fabric, bold color, or fog and powder effects, we build a session around your dancer's artistry and goals.
3. tHE sHOOT
The magic happens during our shoot experience in our Chantilly, VA studio or on location in the Washington, DC area. This isn't just about taking pictures - we become a creative team, working together on poses, styling, and capturing authentic moments that reflect your unique personality and story.
4. PROFESSIONAL EDITING
After the shoot, we work with our professional editor to craft stunning high-resolution images. Every frame is refined to capture the strength, grace, and genuine expression that make your dancer one of a kind.
5. digital Gallery delivery
Your finished portraits are delivered ready to print as fine art or share with family and friends. These photos will be timeless pieces you'll treasure long after the recital is over.
Dance Photography Pricing
individual sessions
60 Minutes: $300
Ten edited digital images.
90 Minutes: $450
Twenty edited digital images.
Additional images from your session are $25 each.
What's included:
Professional consultation, session, full editing, high-resolution files.
group sessions
5 Dancers Minimum: $250 per dancer
10–15 Dancers: $200 per dancer
Each dancer receives ten edited digital images from the shoot.
Group pricing reflects the efficiency of shooting multiple dancers in one session.
Additional images from your session are $25 each.
What's included:
Professional consultation, session, full editing, high-resolution files.
All-day sessions and custom arrangements available. Contact for pricing.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN ALL SESSIONS:
Professional consultation before your shoot so we understand your vision. High-resolution digital files suitable for digital use, social media, and professional printing through any lab you choose. We can recommend labs that offer excellent quality at good value. All files are yours to keep and use.
