Category Archives: Dance

Not So Candid Dance Portraits for EPAC

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New Jersey Dance Photographer

For the past several years I have created candid dance portraits for Elite Performing Arts Center. The more I spend time with these dancers, the more they get comfortable with me and start doing some not so candid moments!

Some of these were just too funny not to share!

Soon I’ll be releasing all of the candid portraits I created over six days inside their studio. The link will be emailed out from the studio. If you have not received it, please contact me.

Ready to step up your dance portraits? I offer private and group portrait sessions for dancers of many types. Please contact me if interested.

Spooky portraits for Olivia

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Spooky portraits for Olivia and her younger sister. Photos by DAVE DABOUR

Olivia and her younger sister had a great time creating spooky portraits in my studio recently! Olivia is a dancer at West Jersey Youth Ballet. I did a similar session for a good friend of hers and she wanted the same experience!

When Olivia and her sister came into my studio and I was chatting with them, the first image I had in my mind was the one above. But I wasn’t sure if her younger sister would a) fit into the ‘pot’ or b) go with it. So, I chatted about the idea with her mom and she said, ‘that sounds great – let’s give it a try!’ Needless to say, it turned out great and they all loved the images.

Spooky portraits for Olivia and her younger sister. Photos by DAVE DABOUR

New Jersey Dance Portrait Photographer

I offer dance portrait session year-round. I offer several types of sessions throughout the year based on the season. This is the first year I’m offering ‘spooky portraits’ and everyone who has participated in the experience has loved it! The location can either be my spooky studio or a nearby cemetery! Contact me at http://www.dabourphoto.com/contact or call me on 908-995-7273 to sign up or for more information. You can also visit https://app.myphotoapp.com/zjh5/Spooky_Portraits

Skirts and Scarves

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Ready for something different? Skirts and Scarves dance portraits!

The rain machine is almost done for the season but let’s continue to have some fun! Let’s add a fashion flare to dance portraits with skirts and scarves!

Mini session special: $25 session fee includes one digital image. One dancer will be scheduled for 15 minutes. Longer sessions are also available. Grab a bunch of your dance friends and we’ll include some group poses! Please sign up in advance. Skirts and scarves will be provided. Have a skirt and/or scarf you love? Bring it along!

Extra digital images/prints available for purchase. Discount for bundles of 5 or 10 images

Ready to sign up or find out more information? Please click here or email/call me

Dancing Streetlights

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I took another photo walk on the streets of downtown Chicago. The last time I did so was in the summer of 2021. Both times Joryn was one of the dancer models that went with us. When we got to the same spot we were at in 2021, I turned to Joryn and said, ‘are you a climber?’ She replied yes and a few minutes later I had the image on the right! I forgot I captured the image on the left two years earlier!

There’s something very nice about photographing dancers (or any models) on the streets of a busy city. It’s the type of thing you want to do as a group so there’s more than one pair of eyes watching everything and looking for more opportunities.

So How Can a Rain Session Get Rained Out?

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Well, that’s the short easy answer. There are other things to consider too. The lighting I use to illuminate the manufactured rain uses electric lights all around my rain machine. I could probably cover them, and they would probably be OK but then there’s extension cords laying around in the rain…

The important answer is it takes away from the experience. When it’s raining its cooler which makes everything feel cooler. Friends and family that are watching wouldn’t get to enjoy it as much if it wasn’t raining. Plus, I can’t put out all the other nice amenities like my patio heater, dry towels, posing charts, chairs to sit in, etc.

So, let’s reschedule the rain machine experience to a nicer summer evening and pray that we get more of them soon!

To find out more about my rain machine experience, northern New Jersey’s only rain machine please visit https://bit.ly/RainMachineExperience2023

Dance Portraits for Sophia

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Dance portraits for Sophia in Austin, TX

Here are some tips for creating breathtaking dance portrait photography:

  1. Plan ahead. Before the shoot, discuss with the dancer what kind of poses they want to do and what kind of mood they want to convey.
  2. Use a fast shutter speed. Dance moves are fast and fluid, so you’ll need a fast shutter speed to capture them in motion.
  3. Use a wide aperture. A wide aperture will help you blur the background and keep the focus on the dancer.
  4. Use a telephoto lens. A telephoto lens will help you get close-up shots of the dancer without getting in their way.
  5. Use natural light. Natural light is best for capturing the beauty of dance.
  6. Capture emotion. Dance is all about emotion, so make sure you capture that in your photos.
  7. Edit your photos. Editing can help bring out the best in your photos and make them truly breathtaking.

I hope these tips help you create some amazing dance portraits! If you have any other questions or need more information, feel free to ask.

Dance portraits for Sophia in Austin, TX
Dance portraits for Sophia in Austin, TX

Rain Machine Experience 2023 Is Back!

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The extremely popular rain machine experience from last year is back for 2023! The dates are EXTREMELY LIMITED. Sign up is now underway!

In addition to the extremely popular dancers, this year will also include athletes from all sports! Baseball, softball, soccer, LAX, it all works in the rain! For more information on sports portraits in the rain visit here.

I always enjoy it when dancers visit the rain machine experience too! And it’s ok to bring along an (old) pair of pointe shoes and any other props you might have!

For more information and to reserve your spot click here

Dance Portraits in the Snow

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New Jersey Dance Photography

Dance portraits with Molly in the early morning after an overnight snowfall. Photo by DAVE DABOUR

I’ll start this story by pointing out that I have had the privilege of photography Molly for several years.

Molly has been dancing for many years as her older sisters also dance.

I’ve always wanted to create some snow dance portrait images. So, I started collecting names of interested dancers. Then waited. And waited. And waited some more on this snowless winter of 2022-23!

Then finally snow was in the forecast. Several dancers replied they were interested but ONLY if school was closed (it was an overnight snowfall). One of the dancers. Molly said if she only had a delayed opening, she would be willing to get up early for this! A teenager who would be willing to give up sleep in the morning to go outside and freeze for the art of dance photography. How can I say no to that! She’s a trooper!

Ready for yours or for more information? https://my.stickyfolios.com/hx4fmlwzkn7v

Dance Photography Services Available

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New Jersey Dance Photography – Lehigh Valley Dance Photographer.

Regular readers of my blog know that I specialize in dance photography, but I wanted to let others know what types of dance photography services are available.

Any questions please visit www.dabourphoto.com/services or contact me!

Dance Portraits in the Snow

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New Jersey and Lehigh Valley Dance Photographer

Have you ever dreamed about dancing in the snow? I’ve dreamed about creating dance portraits in the snow!

Interested in dance portraits in the snow?

Sign up today to be notified when the next opportunity presents itself. No obligation.

  • I’m primarily looking for ballet and pointe but will also consider lyrical and other types of dance.
  • I’ll want dancers in a dance costume/outfit (see sample images) Leggins are OK
  • We’ll stay local looking for a picturesque location
  • Ideally, I’d prefer a small group of dancers. While I’m photographing one dancer, everyone else can stay bundled up!
  • A small session fee may be charged and will include some images with the ability to purchase more!

For more information and to signup please go here.

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