Dance Portrait Photography on the Beach
Dance Portrait Photography
Where movement meets storytelling
Dance is more than technique, positions and perfect lines. It is expression, dedication, personality and the journey each dancer has taken.
My dance portrait sessions combine the beauty of movement with the emotion of portrait photography, creating images that celebrate both the dancer and the person behind the performance.
Set against the natural beauty of the beach, these sessions are designed to capture graceful movement, strength, individuality and the quiet moments in between.
Rather than traditional studio portfolio images, I create a collection of photographs that feel artistic, natural and timeless — images that showcase your dancer’s passion while also creating meaningful portraits that are timeless.
Why the Beach?
The beach is a beautiful setting for dance photography and for natural timeless photographs of your child. The soft blues of the ocean, neutral sand and open skies create a simple, timeless backdrop that keeps the focus on the dancer.
The open space allows dancers to move freely, while the natural light before sunset adds a soft feel to the images, without busy backgrounds. Rather than creating traditional studio dance portraits, my beach sessions capture your child in a relaxed environment, combining beautiful light with movement to create photographs that feel natural, elegant and personal.
What to Wear
What you wear will depend on your style of dance and the look you'd like to achieve. Many dancers choose to wear a favourite costume, while others prefer a simple leotard or practice wear for a more natural look. White and light colours look best on the beach and best to avoid busy patterns as they can be distracting.
Bare feet work beautifully on the beach, although ballet shoes, pointe shoes or contemporary footwear can also be incorporated if you'd like (Pointe requiring hard surface on nearby rocks).Generally there is 3 to 4 different looks
What to Expect
Dance sessions are relaxed and enjoyable, with plenty of time to explore different poses and movements. We'll begin with a few simple portraits before moving into a variety of dance poses and action shots.
You're welcome to suggest movements you'd love to capture, and I'll also guide you throughout the session to make the most of the light and location.
The Details
Step 1: Call or email
This gives us the chance to chat about what you're hoping for from the dance photoshoot. We'll also talk about your child feels about having their photo taken, and discuss the best time of year, suitable dates and beach locations for your session.
After our conversation, I'll email you my Photography Information Guide. This guide takes you through everything you need to know about the dance photography session, including:
.What to expect during your session
.My 3 digital image collections with print credit
.How your print credit can be used towards products such as fine art prints, framed wall art
.Frequently asked questions
To reserve your session, you pay a $350 session fee to hold your date and time.
(As all sessions are photographed outdoors using natural light, there may occasionally be a need to adjust your session date due to unsuitable weather or illness. If this happens, we'll simply arrange another date that suits everyone.)
Step 2 : Booking Confirmation
Once your booking is confirmed, I'll send you my Family Session Guide, filled with helpful advice to make the most of your photoshoot.
Inside you'll find tips on what to wear, preparing the children, what to bring, timing, and how to help everyone feel relaxed and enjoy the experience.
Step 3 : Photoshoot on location
I send a confirmation/reminder email the week before the session
The session typically last 90 minutes, sometimes more or less, but there's no specific time limit or charge if we go over time.
Step 4: Preview your images
About 2 weeks after your session, I'll reach out with a private link where you'll be able to preview all of your brand-new, fully-edited images a slideshow, from there then choosing what package you would like. Then, once you've seen exactly what we got, you'll be ready to choose what you want to purchase.
Step 5: Choose your Collection
Along with a virtual stack of digital images, each collection option comes with a print credit, so you can get your favourite pictures where they belong: in print, where you can see them each and every day.
There is 3 collections that include edited digital images along with print credit. Collections start at $750 and going up to $1500.
Every collection includes professionally edited high-resolution digital images, a print release, and print credit to put towards beautiful fine art prints, custom framed wall art or handcrafted heirloom albums.
(Collections do not include the booking fee. Most clients invest between $1100 - $1850)
