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Introducing Dance Portrait Sessions with Light Painting: Elevating Artistry and Creativity in Dance Photography

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New Jersey and Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania Dance Photography

Model Call January 2024 Dance Portraits. Photo by DAVE DABOUR

At Dabour Photography, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our newest offering: Dance Portrait Sessions with Light Painting Photography! We are constantly pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation in dance photography, and our new sessions combine the artistry of dance with the magic of light painting to create truly breathtaking images that are unlike anything you’ve ever seen before.

Light painting photography involves using long exposure techniques and handheld light sources to create stunning visual effects. When applied to dance photography, this technique allows us to capture the beauty and movement of dancers in a whole new light – quite literally! With each brushstroke of light, dancers become living works of art, their movements transformed into luminous trails of color and energy that dance across the frame.

Model Call January 2024 Dance Portraits. Photo by DAVE DABOUR

During your Dance Portrait Session with Light Painting, our experienced photographer will work closely with you to create dynamic and expressive poses that showcase your unique style and personality. As you move and dance in front of the camera, our photographer will use handheld light sources to paint light trails around you, capturing the beauty and grace of your movements in real time.

The result? Images that are as mesmerizing as they are unique – each one a stunning testament to the power and beauty of dance. From graceful leaps to dynamic turns, every movement is transformed into a vibrant burst of color and energy, creating images that are truly one-of-a-kind.

Model Call January 2024 Dance Portraits. Photo by DAVE DABOUR

Our Light Painting Photography Sessions are perfect for dancers of all ages and levels, from aspiring performers to seasoned professionals. Whether you’re looking to update your portfolio, create eye-catching promotional materials, or simply capture the beauty of your movement in a new and exciting way, our sessions offer an unparalleled opportunity to showcase your talent and creativity in a whole new light.

In addition to their artistic appeal, light painting photographs also make for stunning decor pieces, adding a touch of magic and whimsy to any space. Whether displayed in a gallery, studio, or home, these vibrant and dynamic images serve as powerful reminders of the beauty and artistry that can be found in the world of dance.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience the magic of light painting photography with Dabour Photography. Contact us today to book your session and embark on a journey of artistic expression and discovery. Let’s create something truly extraordinary together!

Book your Dance Portrait Session with Light Painting now and unleash the power of light and movement in your dance photography.

Black and White Photography Sessions: Timeless Elegance and Grace in Every Frame

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Black and white dance portrait session at Dabour Photography
Black and white dance portrait session at Dabour Photography Saturday Jan. 28, 2024. Photo by DAVE DABOUR

We are thrilled to unveil our latest offering at Dabour Photography: Black and White Photography Sessions! In a world filled with vibrant colors and dazzling visuals, there’s something truly timeless and captivating about the simplicity and elegance of black and white photography. With our new sessions, we invite you to experience the beauty, depth, and emotion that can only be captured in shades of gray.

Model Call January 2024 Dance Portraits Saturday Jan. 28, 2024. Photo by DAVE DABOUR

Black and white photography has long been celebrated for its ability to evoke a sense of nostalgia, drama, and sophistication. By stripping away the distraction of color, each image becomes a study in light, shadow, and form, allowing the viewer to focus on the raw beauty and emotion of the subject. For dancers, whose artistry relies heavily on movement and expression, black and white photography offers a unique opportunity to showcase the power and grace of their craft in a way that is both timeless and evocative.

Model Call January 2024 Dance Portraits Saturday Jan. 28, 2024. Photo by DAVE DABOUR

During your Black and White Photography Session, our experienced photographer will work closely with you to create stunning portraits that reflect your individual style and personality. Whether you’re a classical ballerina, a dynamic hip-hop dancer, or a contemporary performer, we will collaborate with you to capture the essence of your movement with precision and artistry. From elegant poses to dramatic leaps, each image will tell a story, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the beauty and passion of dance.

In addition to their artistic appeal, black and white photographs also make for striking decor pieces, adding a touch of sophistication and elegance to any space. Whether displayed in a gallery, studio, or home, these timeless images serve as powerful reminders of the beauty and artistry that can be found in the simplest of moments.

Dance portraits for Vivi T February 25, 2024. Photo by DAVE DABOUR

Our Black and White Photography Sessions are perfect for dancers of all ages and levels, from aspiring professionals to seasoned performers. Whether you’re looking to update your portfolio, create stunning promotional materials, or simply capture the beauty of your movement in a new and exciting way, our sessions offer an unparalleled opportunity to showcase your talent and passion in shades of gray.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience the timeless beauty of black and white photography with Dabour Photography. Contact us today to book your session and embark on a journey of artistic expression and discovery. Let’s create something truly extraordinary together!

Book your Black and White Photography Session now and discover the timeless elegance of dance captured in shades of gray.

Introducing Silhouette Photography Sessions: Adding Drama and Elegance to Your Dance Portraits

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Model Call January 2024 Dance Portraits Saturday Jan. 28, 2024. Photo by DAVE DABOUR

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our newest offering: Silhouette Photography Sessions! At Dabour Photography, we are always seeking innovative ways to capture the beauty and artistry of dance, and silhouette photography provides a stunning and dramatic approach to showcasing movement and form.

Silhouette photography involves capturing the outline of a subject against a bright background, resulting in bold and striking images where the focus is on shape and contrast rather than detail. This technique adds a touch of mystery and allure to dance portraits, creating images that are both visually captivating and emotionally resonant.

Model Call January 2024 Dance Portraits Saturday Jan. 28, 2024. Photo by DAVE DABOUR

With our Silhouette Photography Sessions, dancers have the option to choose between a classic white background or a range of vibrant colors to serve as the backdrop for their silhouette portraits. Whether you prefer the timeless elegance of black and white silhouettes against a white backdrop or the dynamic energy of colorful silhouettes against a vibrant background, we offer a variety of options to suit your personal style and artistic vision.

Model Call January 2024 Dance Portraits Saturday Jan. 28, 2024. Photo by DAVE DABOUR

During your session, our experienced photographer will work closely with you to create dynamic poses and movements that highlight your unique style and technique. We will explore different lighting setups and angles to ensure that your silhouette portraits are both striking and flattering, capturing the essence of your artistry with precision and flair.

Silhouette photography sessions are perfect for dancers of all levels and styles, from classical ballet to contemporary dance and everything in between. Whether you’re looking to update your portfolio, create eye-catching promotional materials, or simply capture the beauty of your movement in a new and exciting way, our Silhouette Photography Sessions offer an unforgettable experience.

In addition to their artistic appeal, silhouette portraits also make for stunning decor pieces, adding a touch of drama and elegance to any home, studio, or performance space. They serve as powerful reminders of the passion and dedication that drive dancers to push the boundaries of their art, inspiring others to embrace their own creativity and expression.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to elevate your dance portraits to new heights with our Silhouette Photography Sessions. Contact us today to book your session and discover the beauty and artistry of silhouette photography with Dabour Photography. Let’s create something truly extraordinary together!

Book your Silhouette Photography Session now and unlock the magic of dance captured in silhouette.

The Expressive Power of Black and White: A Dance Portrait Session with Vivi

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Dance portraits for Vivi T February 25, 2024. Photo by DAVE DABOUR

New Jersey – Lehigh Valley Dance Photographer

There’s something uniquely captivating about black and white photography, especially for capturing the artistry of dance. The absence of color forces a raw focus on form, light, shadows, and the dancer’s pure emotion. I had the privilege of exploring this medium in a recent session with the incredibly talented Vivi. Here’s what we discovered.

The Magic of Movement

One of the joys of photographing dance is capturing the fleeting beauty of movement. In black and white, Vivi’s leaps and turns seemed even more dynamic. The crisp contrast of light and dark made her forms pop against the background. Each pose, each gesture, held a sense of timeless drama.

Dance portraits for Vivi T February 25, 2024. Photo by DAVE DABOUR

Emotion in Monochrome

Vivi’s expressiveness shone through in black and white. The slight furrow of her brow, the curve of a smile, and the focused intensity of her eyes became far more powerful. These subtle details of a dancer’s face carry so much of the story, and in the absence of color, they spoke volumes.

Dance portraits for Vivi T February 25, 2024. Photo by DAVE DABOUR

The Studio as a Stage

For this shoot, we kept the setting simple. A white backdrop and carefully controlled lighting allowed us to play with stark contrasts. At other moments, we carved her form out of the surrounding darkness, creating a sense of mystery and intrigue.

Finding the Essence of Dance

Black and white photography strips away distraction. It forces you, and the viewer, to focus on the core elements of dance: the body, the movement, and the raw expression. Our session with Vivi felt like a rediscovery of the essence of dance, of why we fell in love with this art form.

Tips for Dance Photography in Black and White

If you’re looking to experiment with black and white dance portraits, here a few things I learned from my shoot with Vivi:

  • Embrace Contrast: Play with bold lighting and shadows to define the dancer’s form.
  • Focus on Emotion: Direct your dancer’s expression and be ready to capture fleeting nuances.
  • Keep it Simple: Sometimes a plain background is all you need to let the movement take center stage.

If you would like to find out more about a black and white dance portrait session,, please contact me

Capturing the Magic of Leaps: Celebrating Leap Year 2024 with Dazzling Dance Photography

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Dance portraits for Rebecca in Chicago Summer 2021

New Jersey and Lehigh Valley Dance Photographer

As the calendar flips to February 29th, 2024, we find ourselves celebrating an extra day in the year – Leap Year Day. What better way to mark this rare occasion than by showcasing the breathtaking artistry of leaping dancers through the lens of dance photography?

At Dabour Photography, we believe in capturing the essence of movement – the exhilarating moments when dancers defy gravity and soar through the air with grace and precision. Leaps are not just feats of physical prowess; they are expressions of passion, emotion, and sheer joy. With each leap, dancers push the boundaries of what is possible, reaching for the stars and inspiring us all to dream bigger.

Flying through the air on Sunday at PDD2020. Photo by DAVE DABOUR

In honor of Leap Year Day, we invite you to immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of leaping dancers through our latest collection of dance photography. From grand jetés to soaring arabesques, each photograph captures the beauty, power, and elegance of the human form in motion.

Our featured dancers showcase a diverse range of styles and techniques, from classical ballet to contemporary dance, highlighting the universal language of movement that transcends cultures and borders. Through our lens, you’ll witness the sheer determination in every muscle, the passion in every gesture, and the poetry in every leap.

Dance portraits for Ava @avaenpointe Photo by DAVE DABOUR

But our celebration doesn’t stop there. In addition to showcasing the artistry of leaping dancers, we also reflect on the symbolism of Leap Year Day itself. Just as dancers leap fearlessly into the unknown, so too do we embrace the opportunities and possibilities that come with an extra day in the year. It’s a reminder to seize the moment, chase our dreams, and leap with unwavering confidence towards our goals.

Saturday Dance Photos at Pas de Deux

So, whether you’re a dancer, a dance enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of movement, we invite you to join us in celebrating Leap Year Day 2024 through the captivating art of dance photography. Let’s leap into the future together, with passion, grace, and boundless creativity.

Happy Leap Year Day from Dabour Photography – where every moment is a leap towards greatness.

Contact us today to learn more about our dance photography services and to explore our portfolio of stunning images.

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