Dance Photography – UWGB Danceworks 2014

Every time I click that shutter…take a photograph…it’s a powerful thing. Now I’m not saying that every single photo I take is awe-inspiring, world-changing, or whatever your definition of a “powerful photograph” is. But I literally feel power in clicking that button, knowing that I’ve captured a moment in time that will never be repeated in exactly the same way. It’s hard to find people who don’t enjoy taking pictures–on whatever scale–and that’s likely a big reason why. Once you feel that, it’s hard not to want to feel it again.

Dance Photography – UWGB Danceworks 2014

Last weekend I had the privilege to capture the Danceworks dress rehearsal at UW-Green Bay. Wedding photography and senior photography are my top choices, but dance photography is a guilty pleasure for sure. What’s not to love about it? Beautiful movements, gorgeous lighting, the energy of the music pounding. Having a dance background myself gives me the ability to “read” the choreography and anticipate the timing of the movements. Still, knowing what’s coming only makes it more exciting for me.

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Just like going through a family photo album takes you on a trip down memory lane, dance photography takes me right back to my own performances. I am honored to be able to photograph these events, be it a wedding, a high school senior, a dance performance, or anything else my clients can come up with because I know I am capturing something to preserve those feelings. It’s a powerful thing.