read the post

Hey there, dance enthusiasts and photography lovers! I’m thrilled to share HOP Ambassador Aubrey’s Spotlight Session that unfolded along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay at North Point State Park, just outside the city of Baltimore, MD. As a dance photographer, these moments were pure magic, and I can’t wait to take you behind the […]

read the post

In a magical afternoon filled with smiles, laughter, and boundless energy,  Forever HOP Ambassador KYLIE had a ball in her own backyard at her portrait session.   This spotlight session was a delightful fusion of dance, boho charm, pool fun and birthday festivities that created a perfect backdrop for cherishing her youthful spirit.   Kylie has been […]

read the post

In a world brimming with dance floors and countless pirouettes, there exists a duo whose friendship blossomed in the heart of Boston. Meet Emily and Ava, two passionate dancers whose journey started at the prestigious summer intensive program in the hallowed halls of the Boston Conservatory. Little did they know that their shared love for […]

read the post

Our HOP Dance Ambassador spotlight of the week is on OWEN! Owen comes to us from The Rock School, one of the world’s top pre-professional training programs in Philadelphia, PA. These dance portraits serve as a celebration of his achievements and an inspiration to others. They embody the hours of practice, the sacrifices made, and […]

read the post

Dance Photography: A Medium That Preserves Magic The magic of COLLABORATION! Behind every striking dance photograph lies a true collaboration between the dancer and the photographer. The dance photographer acts as a storyteller, capturing the essence of the dancer’s artistry while adding their own creative flair. In the case of AVERY, the seamless partnership between […]

read the post

HOP Dance Photography Ambassador Gianna   Another beautiful May evening spent in a field of blooming peonies with this beautiful dancer! This year’s HOP Ambassador Team is already knocking it out of the park!  Our second Spotlight Session of the year is Gianna – also known as GG!  I’ve known this beautiful dancer since she […]

read the post

HOP Dance Photography Ambassador – Sarah We have entered our third year with the HOP Dance Photography Ambassador Team! This year we are going to feature each ambassador in their very own blog post! We all know social media can be a crazy place where the algorithm decides what gets seen or not.  My beautiful […]

read the post

Our Recent Dance Photography Ambassador Event Paws & Pirouettes     Our recent HOP Dance Photography Ambassador Team event was one of my all time favorites! Paws & Pirouettes which was inspired by the famous Dancers & Dogs.   A new creative spin was taken by the Heather O’Steen Photography Brand Ambassador Team!  Our ambassadors […]

read the post

How to Photograph Dancers Photographing Dancers is one of the most difficult, yet inspiring and artistically fulfilling genres of photography!   UNDERSTANDING ANTICIPATED MOVEMENT: Being able to understand the anticipated movement associated with photographing dancers is one of the most important aspects to learn.  If you watch dancers long enough and gain experience in observing […]

read the post

GLOW IN THE DARK BLACK LIGHT BODY PAINT DANCE PHOTOGRAPHY Want to add some more tools into your Dance Photography Tool Belt? Host a black light glow in the dark body paint photo shoot!  This kind of shoot takes a little planning and some basic photography skills, but is quite simple to do! One of […]