Studio Dance Photography In Chicago with Olivia


Such pleasuring working with Olivia, who was only 14 at the time of this dance photoshoot in my studio in Chicago. She has gorgeous lines and executed her poses with perfection!


teen ballerina performing brise during a ballet dance photoshoot in chicago with professional lighting
Young blonde ballerina performing penche during a dance photoshoot in chicago by award winning dance photographer
young teen ballerina posing in chicago photography studio for dance photoshoot in pointe and leotard with fine art editing

Fine art dance photography


I have never hide the fact that my style is not for everyone. It's not going to look like your typical senior photos. It's not going to look like your small town wedding photos. It can be dark, moody, and grainy even. And I'm fortune there are plenty of people who seek me out specifically because my images has that something special you don't really find with most dance photographers.

teen ballerina performing high arabasque captured by award winning chicago dance photographer
young teen ballerina performing pointe work during a professional dance photoshoot in chicago
ballet dance photoshoot in chicago a young ballerina posing on pointe shoes in side profile in front of a dark backdrop

Professional studio lighting


I've been told the way I use studio lighting is drastically different than other photographers. I use it to tell a story when others use it as means to an end...to make the space bright. Embrace the dark shadows...sometimes what you don't see tells a much better story. If you are looking for Chicago Ballet Dance Audition Photographer, check out my audition shot with Jackson

chicago dance photographer photographing a young ballerina in studio.  the dancer is wearing a dark leotard and pointe shoes
beautiful young ballerina captured in a studio dance photoshoot in chicago performing a pose hugging her own knees while on pointe
teen ballerina in dark leotard and pointe shoes posing the half split in a chicago dance photography session in studio

Follow Your Own Path


I see trends come and go. That's what they are trends. The fundamentals on the other hand, will never be out of style. It goes for dance and photography. I like to tell unique stories. I have no desire to look like everyone else with their crazy props or full gold body paint. That story has been told by countless photographers. Be you!