As a photographer, it’s essential to understand each dance pose — especially a penchée arabesque — and how the dancer’s body can mirror the architecture of a historic church’s archway. When the elongated leg and graceful forward lean echo the curve of Gothic-inspired arches, the result is a portrait that feels harmonious, intentional, and timeless.

Photographing her as a newborn feels like it was yesterday… and now here she is, dancing with elegance and poise. Moments like this make me feel like I’ve been behind the camera forever 😊

There are so many elegant backdrops for a portrait of a dancer in Loudoun County, Virginia. Historic buildings can give a historic charm to the final portrait.

Photographing a dancer’s fluid movements mid-air! Whether it’s a soaring leap, an elegant spin, or a dynamic jump, capturing these moments reveals power and grace.

A simple black leotard can be undeniably striking and yet simple attire for portraits.

The warm light flows over this dancer as she stands below the stone archway.

When I do portraits of dancers, I like to mix up the session between poses and close-ups. This provides the client with a variety of images to select from.