Dallas Dance Photography
A few weeks ago I had the privileged of shooting with Camille Sutton from Zion Dance Project. She has been dancing since before she could walk and it shows. Zion Dance Project’s mission is to provide professional dancers the space and opportunity to present faith filled art for the kingdom of God. The talent of these dancers is unparalleled. Camille and I met at poetry night through UPPERROOM and knew we wanted to create something special together.
First, Camille and I decided to get up early to catch that soft and dreamy morning light. We met up at this rooftop parking deck in downtown Dallas. The skyline made for the perfect backdrop.
The skyscrapers in Dallas are hard to beat when it comes to landscapes. If you are looking for one of the best spots for photoshoots in downtown Dallas, I highly recommend searching for any and all rooftop parking decks! You will get the best views of the city.
Check out these next few photos to see what I mean:
If you are a dancer in Dallas, I suggest having consistent, fresh, and new content to showcase your skills. Bringing a few outfits and your best poses to a photoshoot is a great way to get tons of content in a short period of time.
Camille is a professionally trained dancer and a well-known creative in the Dallas area. She uses dancing as a way to worship God and build community. Her and her husband also make creative films together!
If you are a dancer, consider using the architecture around you as inspiration. I asked Camille if she had any flags or banners she could bring to create more interesting shapes. As she was dancing, we noticed that many of the forms she was creating seemed to mimic the Dallas Skyline. Can you spot both arches in this photo here?
Don’t forget to grab plenty of dance images in black and white to create a more dramatic effect!
We took a few more shots on the Downtown Dallas rooftop parking deck and then decided to go to the Dallas Opera House for some more photos.
We grabbed some last minute close ups before leaving the parking deck.
Keep scrolling to see the Dallas Opera House location for photos!
The Winspear Opera House
This is one of the best locations in Dallas for photoshoots! It’s usually not too busy and the lighting is so dynamic. The reflection on the water only makes the images that much cooler.
The water reflections make any image here so beautiful and stunning. Camille gracefully danced across the pool and everyone who walked by was captivated!
The courtyard in front of the Winspear Opera House is an incredible place for dancers to come and practice!
Lastly, if you are a dancer in Dallas, don’t forget to get a few headshots with your photographer! Yes, dance poses are extremely important, but you can never have too many headshots. Check out Camille’s headshots below for inspiration. We wanted a mix of professional and creative shots.
A final note to dancers:
Your movement is important. You bring beauty everywhere you go. Your ability to create is a gift that must be used.
If you want someone to capture that gift, feel free to reach out to me.
My name is Morgan and I can’t wait to help you capture your art! I’ve been traveling the world for a decade now and loving meeting people from every corner of our beautiful earth. If you find yourself drawn to the idea of a dance photo session or curious about learning more please feel free to reach out to me. I do photo and video so everything you need is in one place. Can’t wait to chat with you!
