Bringing the City to Life: Ambassador Ellery’s NYC Skyline Session

Artistic Energy in the City: Welcoming Back Ellery!

We are so excited to have Ellery (@its_ellevalentine) back for her second year as a Dabour Photography Dance Ambassador!

Ellery isn’t just a dancer—she is a true performer with a deep love for theater, modeling, and concept-driven artistic sessions. That background shines through in everything she does. When other dancers are starting to run out of steam at the end of a long shoot, “Elle” is right there, bursting with energy and ready to create another frame-worthy shot!

Making New York City Come Alive

During our debut NYC Skyline Session, Ellery brought an electric, dynamic feel to every backdrop we visited.

She turned the Manhattan skyline into her personal stage, striking a stunning pose on the grass in a cobalt blue dress with One World Trade Center soaring in the distance.

Down along the waterfront, she paired a crisp white ballet tutu with a bold red leotard, rising effortlessly onto pointe as the wind caught her hair. Her ability to blend classical ballet technique with dramatic, theatrical modeling poses made the entire city backdrop pop with life.

Striking Poses: From Memorial Steel to Train Terminal Rafters

Ellery’s artistic versatility really stood out when we explored the architectural elements of our location:

  • The Empty Sky Memorial: Framing her line between the massive, reflective steel walls, Ellery created a powerful, statuesque portrait that captured pure elegance.
  • The Historic Train Terminal: Rising en pointe right in the center aisle under vintage glass arches, she delivered a fierce, high-fashion pose that looked straight out of a dance magazine.

Ellery’s infectious enthusiasm, endless stamina, and artistic vision make collaborating with her an absolute joy. I can’t wait to see what creative concepts we bring to life next during her second ambassador year!

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Dedication & Grace: Ambassador Rylea’s NYC Skyline Dance Session

Year Two with Ambassador Rylea!

I am so proud to have Rylea (@balletlifeofrylea) back for her second year as a Dabour Photography Dance Ambassador!

Rylea is not only exceptionally talented, but she’s also local, always ready to collaborate, and continuously eager to create art. She spent a tremendous amount of time this past summer dedicated to honing her dance technique, and the results speak volumes. The precision, strength, and grace she brought to our NYC Skyline Session were truly breathtaking.

Chasing the Breeze in Royal Blue & White

One of the highlights of shooting with Rylea is watching how effortlessly she works with movement and fabric.

During our outdoor skyline portion, Rylea wore our long royal blue flow skirt. As a gentle breeze swept across the waterfront, she executed flawless extension poses, letting the vivid blue fabric fly dramatically against the Manhattan backdrop and One World Trade Center.

Later, as we stepped inside the historic train terminal, she changed into a flowing white skirt on pointe. Sweeping the fabric into a wide, dramatic arc under the terminal’s vintage glass and steel rafters, she created an absolute showstopper of a photo!

Versatility Across Iconic Backdrops

From a soaring grand jeté suspended high above the grass to a serene pose framed by the sleek silver pillars of the Empty Sky memorial, Rylea demonstrated incredible artistic range.

Her commitment to growth over the past year showed in every single frame—making every line cleaner, every leap higher, and every expression more effortless.

Having dedicated ambassadors like Rylea on the team makes these on-location shoots an absolute dream. I can’t wait to see what else we create together during her second ambassador year!

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