A couple of years ago I was having lunch with a fellow photographer and friend who asked, “How do you get your images to look so clean?” That was the start of what has turned out to be so many questions regarding backgrounds: how big they are, where to get them, storage, handling, lighting, post … Read more
This is the time of year when I work on creative shoots and really focus on expanding the scope of my shooting. I’m experimenting with new ideas, new subjects, different lights and lighting patterns, as well as new ways of working and so on. As I am challenging myself to push my own boundaries, I … Read more
So. Props. The added element that can add a lot or totally distract from a great shot. I’m frequently asked how we manage to not only make the dancers look their best but also effectively use props. I’m in creative mode at the moment, so this is something that I am currently playing around with. Since … Read more
Hooray! It’s the time of year again when I get to work on new portfolio images and be creative! It’s a chance for me to get inspired and try out something new. I also finally have the time to think and address some of the questions or issues photographers and dancers run into when it … Read more
How do you consistently, over time, always get the shots you need? This is a question I’m asked all the time. I love shooting. I love teaching. I love helping and being of service to others. So when I kept getting asked about my methods and approach to my work, I knew I had to … Read more
I’ve just come through a really heavy shooting season, and like any business owner, I don’t take downtime but turn my attention to post game analysis. What could we have done better? What things need to be put in place to make systems run more smoothly next year? Is there an area of my work … Read more
We just wrapped up our first group photography workshop for dance photographers this past weekend, and I can truly say that I think we all had such a wonderful time! Eight photographers from all over the country traveled to NYC to cover a comprehensive topic list focused on shooting and building their businesses around dance photography. … Read more
Dance photographers from New York City and throughout the country have reached out to me requesting help with their photography work. Because I am so passionate about helping dancers create great content for their marketing and because I truly love what I do in my Long Island City photography studio every day, I am excited … Read more
Updated 2018. Regularly we see dancers in our studio that come to us saying “I don’t take very good pictures.” These are often really beautiful dancers who have trained at wonderful schools or who may already be with a company. Their movement is great but the scope of their abilities is not captured on screen. … Read more
Recently, Laura Anne Wallace came into the Long Island City studio for dance audition photos. We had a great photo shoot and afterwards had the chance to talk about what the dance audition photo shoot experience was like for Laura Anne, what her dance goals are, and what advice she has to share with her … Read more