According to Bromley based Photographer Jill Collier the reason many people are drawn to photography is its ability to communicate an idea universally.
Writing, speech, and even most music depends on language. Photography does not. A great photo in England is a usually a great photo in China.
A great novel in English is a just of bunch of jumbled symbols to someone who doesn't know the language. There is another form of art that has almost the same universal appeal and even more universal acceptance: Dance.
Much like looking at a photo, watching someone dance needs no knowledge of language.. And dancing doesn't require any fancy, expensive equipment. Unfortunately, shooting great dance photos requires a lot of practice (and fancy equipment can help!).
Yet Dance photography is a specialist art.
The reason I am drawn to dance photography is that it contains a puzzle or paradox. Photography is a still, frozen art while dance is an art of motion. Trying to capture and convey motion by not using any motion can be a real challenge.
As a trained Dancer with a lifetime love of the performing arts - I have the instinct and experience to capture peak moments and extraordinary photographs.
I know when I am working with a good dancer by all the little things… the way the foot is pointed or how the position is held, mid-air, until the last possible moment before hitting the ground. For me these are the things that make a big difference when shooting dance.
Dance Portfolios
I pay special attention to what you want, your style, personalty, correct technique as well as get creative!
Dance Schools
Studio photo days are always something special or maybe you would like the energy and colour captured of your production?
Each photograph is digitally developed and processed to achieve the highest possible quality. Photographs are then presented in a private on-line album and I handle orders directly with parents.
7% of sales is donated back to your studio and all high res files are supplied free to your studio for marketing and promotion purposes.
Dance Photography