Introduction to Dance Photography (Jul 27-Aug 10)
Dates: July 27 - August 10, 2025
Meetings: Sunday, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM CST (3 sessions)
Location: Alana Campbell’s Studio
Cost: $250 Tuition + $50 Materials (HCP members can receive a 10% discount)
Instructor: Alana Campbell
Skill Level: Intermediate
Special Benefit: 6-hour Lighting Studio credit (worth $180)
Dance photography is a field that offers creative opportunities for those who have interest in photographing lighting and movement, can anticipate the flow of the dance, and can communicate effectively with dancers. This class introduces students to the magical and diverse world of dance photography while combining guided demonstrations and practice in a studio environment. Participants will gain hands-on experience using essential lighting techniques and set-ups that include professional strobes and continuous lighting while working with professional dancers. Students will create a set of conceptual studio images using costumes, staging, and mixed lighting. Additional topics include: lighting styles, communication, costuming, posing, concept building, and recommended studio gear.
Objectives:
Explore the world of dance photography in its various forms (street, studio, performance)
Receive detailed live demonstrations and dive deeper into studio dance photography
Practice using available studio equipment in live photoshoots with models
Develop your sensitivities to how light hits the body using continuous lights
Learn how to capture the right moment and which poses are more successful than others
Understand how to configure the lighting alongside the pose (continuous vs strobe)
Communicate effectively with models and dancers to achieve the results you aim for
Prerequisites:
Photography I or being comfortable using your camera in manual mode. Familiarity with editing software like Adobe Lightroom or Capture One is a plus.
Course Prep:
For the first class, students need to bring their DSLR or Mirrorless cameras, take a moment to research different forms of dance and dance photography, and bring 2-3 dance images they like (by any photographer) to share with the class.
Dates: July 27 - August 10, 2025
Meetings: Sunday, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM CST (3 sessions)
Location: Alana Campbell’s Studio
Cost: $250 Tuition + $50 Materials (HCP members can receive a 10% discount)
Instructor: Alana Campbell
Skill Level: Intermediate
Special Benefit: 6-hour Lighting Studio credit (worth $180)
Dance photography is a field that offers creative opportunities for those who have interest in photographing lighting and movement, can anticipate the flow of the dance, and can communicate effectively with dancers. This class introduces students to the magical and diverse world of dance photography while combining guided demonstrations and practice in a studio environment. Participants will gain hands-on experience using essential lighting techniques and set-ups that include professional strobes and continuous lighting while working with professional dancers. Students will create a set of conceptual studio images using costumes, staging, and mixed lighting. Additional topics include: lighting styles, communication, costuming, posing, concept building, and recommended studio gear.
Objectives:
Explore the world of dance photography in its various forms (street, studio, performance)
Receive detailed live demonstrations and dive deeper into studio dance photography
Practice using available studio equipment in live photoshoots with models
Develop your sensitivities to how light hits the body using continuous lights
Learn how to capture the right moment and which poses are more successful than others
Understand how to configure the lighting alongside the pose (continuous vs strobe)
Communicate effectively with models and dancers to achieve the results you aim for
Prerequisites:
Photography I or being comfortable using your camera in manual mode. Familiarity with editing software like Adobe Lightroom or Capture One is a plus.
Course Prep:
For the first class, students need to bring their DSLR or Mirrorless cameras, take a moment to research different forms of dance and dance photography, and bring 2-3 dance images they like (by any photographer) to share with the class.
Dates: July 27 - August 10, 2025
Meetings: Sunday, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM CST (3 sessions)
Location: Alana Campbell’s Studio
Cost: $250 Tuition + $50 Materials (HCP members can receive a 10% discount)
Instructor: Alana Campbell
Skill Level: Intermediate
Special Benefit: 6-hour Lighting Studio credit (worth $180)
Dance photography is a field that offers creative opportunities for those who have interest in photographing lighting and movement, can anticipate the flow of the dance, and can communicate effectively with dancers. This class introduces students to the magical and diverse world of dance photography while combining guided demonstrations and practice in a studio environment. Participants will gain hands-on experience using essential lighting techniques and set-ups that include professional strobes and continuous lighting while working with professional dancers. Students will create a set of conceptual studio images using costumes, staging, and mixed lighting. Additional topics include: lighting styles, communication, costuming, posing, concept building, and recommended studio gear.
Objectives:
Explore the world of dance photography in its various forms (street, studio, performance)
Receive detailed live demonstrations and dive deeper into studio dance photography
Practice using available studio equipment in live photoshoots with models
Develop your sensitivities to how light hits the body using continuous lights
Learn how to capture the right moment and which poses are more successful than others
Understand how to configure the lighting alongside the pose (continuous vs strobe)
Communicate effectively with models and dancers to achieve the results you aim for
Prerequisites:
Photography I or being comfortable using your camera in manual mode. Familiarity with editing software like Adobe Lightroom or Capture One is a plus.
Course Prep:
For the first class, students need to bring their DSLR or Mirrorless cameras, take a moment to research different forms of dance and dance photography, and bring 2-3 dance images they like (by any photographer) to share with the class.
Images: Alana Campbell
