National Dance Week 2015 FREE OFFER

 

NATIONAL DANCE WEEK OFFER
A free studio photo shoot and digital images

In recognition of National Dance Week 2015, I wish to “give back” to the dance community. I have the highest regard for dancers and the constant discipline they endure for the sake of their art. I can’t express how much I enjoy photographing dancers, so I want to make a gift to a dancer (or dance couple).

In recognition of National Dance Week 2015, I am providing a free studio photo shoot session and 4 retouched, high resolution digital images from the shoot to an dancer (or a couple dance team). One of the images will be a head shot. The recipient may be an advanced dance student, pre-professional, professional dancer, a teacher of dance, or a studio owner. The recipient must be currently involved in dance. To apply, just send me a personal message on Facebook providing your name, where it is that you dance, and the kinds of dance that you are involved in, as well as any other information that you deem helpful. The application must be received by May 4, the end of National Dance Week. The photo shoot may be scheduled for a later date.

Congratulations to all of those involved in dance. Enjoy your week!

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Dancer Credit:  Naomi Tanioka, The School of Ballet Arizona

A Deserving Dance Student

Some of those who follow me on Facebook will remember that I offered a free shoot to a deserving dancer last Christmas. Laynee Hahn was a recipient of that offer.

Laynee is a focused and dedicated young dancer (about 12 years old, if I remember correctly). She trains in ballet, contemporary, lyrical, tap, hip hop and jazz. Ballroom is on her horizon. We focused on her ballet and contemporary skills for the shoot.

A couple of years ago her mother, Natalee, was diagnosed with lymphoma. Here’s how her mother shared the story and it’s affect on Laynee. “My family wanted her to take some time off from dance and I knew it would crush her. Little did I know, she had earned the dancer of the year award and received a years tuition to her studio. With this she was able to continue and we were so proud of her. She now needs the head shot to apply for programs that will continue her growth. Your work is amazing and I would be honored to have you photograph her.”

Andrea Lasley did a superb job working with Laynee as the Artistic Director for the shoot, achieving technical dance accuracy while creating an artful mood for the images. Not an easy thing to achieve, but skillfully executed by Andrea.

It was a simple joy to have Natalee and Laynee in my studio. Laynee’s dance skills (not to mention her amazing flexibility) as well as the upbeat spirit that both she and her mother brought to the shoot made it a labor of love. Congratulations, Laynee. Forge ahead.

 

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Dancer Credit: Laynee Hahn
Artistic Director: Andrea Lasley

Dancing in Black and White

I love black and white images. Not everyone does, and I understand that. I used to find them rather blah and old fashioned. But one day I found the beauty in black and white. Sometimes the color just gets in the way of telling the story.

I would have to say that most dance images demand color. But there are usually a couple from every shoot that only reach perfection in black and white.

 

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Dancer Credit:
Liz Ann Hewett