Dance Photographer NYC Dance Portfolio Photography $249
- Tal Levy / Tals Studio
- Aug 1
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Dance Photography NYC – Professional Dance Photographer & Portfolio Photos $249
Dance Photography NYC
Dance is movement, expression, technique, athleticism, and personality.
A great dance photograph needs to capture more than a pose. It should communicate the strength of a movement, the emotion behind a performance, and the individual qualities that make each dancer unique.
At Tals Studio, we provide professional dance photography in NYC for dancers who need high-quality photographs for portfolios, auditions, websites, social media, promotional materials, and personal branding.
Our 1-Hour Dance Photography Session is $249 and includes 10 final retouched images, approximately 75–100 photographs, unlimited poses and sittings, online proofing, high- and low-resolution files, full usage rights, and final image delivery within 72 hours.
Professional Dance Photographer NYC
Dance photography requires timing and an understanding of movement.
A dancer can hold a position for only a fraction of a second, and capturing the right moment can make the difference between an ordinary photograph and a powerful portfolio image.
During your session, we focus on capturing:
Movement
Technique
Flexibility
Strength
Lines
Balance
Expression
Personality
Performance
Individual style
The goal is to create photographs that show what makes you a dancer—not simply photographs of you standing in a studio.
Dance Portfolio Photography NYC
For dancers building a professional career, photographs can become an important part of your portfolio.
Your dance portfolio may be used when applying for:
Dance companies
Performing arts programs
Auditions
Theater productions
Musical theater opportunities
Dance schools
Scholarships
Competitions
Commercial opportunities
Modeling and entertainment work
Personal websites
Social media profiles
Professional dance photographs can help present your abilities and personality in a polished visual format.
Dance Photoshoot NYC for Aspiring Dancers
If you're new to the dance industry, your first professional photoshoot can feel intimidating.
You don't need to arrive knowing exactly what poses to do.
Our photographer can help guide you through the session, including positioning, poses, expressions, and ways to present your movement naturally.
The goal is to make the session productive while allowing you to focus on what you do best—dance.
Dance Photography for New Dancers
For dancers who are new to the industry, we recommend using the one-hour session to create a combination of dance portfolio images and professional headshots.
A strong portfolio should show more than your technical ability.
Professional headshots can help casting directors, choreographers, agencies, and other industry professionals connect your face and personality with your dance work.
During the session, we can focus on creating photographs that show:
Your Dance Ability
Capture some of your strongest movements, positions, jumps, turns, extensions, and performance expressions.
Your Personality
Create portraits and expressions that communicate who you are beyond your movement.
Your Professional Image
Build a collection of photographs that can be used across portfolios, websites, applications, and social media.
75–100 Photographs During Your Session
The one-hour session includes approximately 75–100 photographs.
This provides a wide variety of images from different poses, movements, expressions, and approaches.
After the session, you'll receive an online proofing gallery where you can review the photographs and select your favorite images for final retouching.
10 Final Retouched Images
Your package includes 10 final professionally retouched images.
These images are selected from the photographs taken during your session and professionally prepared for use.
You receive both:
✓ High-resolution files suitable for printing✓ Low-resolution files optimized for online use
Final Images Within 72 Hours
Dancers often need photographs for upcoming auditions, applications, performances, and portfolio submissions.
To help with those deadlines, your 10 final retouched photographs are delivered within 72 hours.
This gives you a professional set of images without a long turnaround time.
Unlimited Poses, Sittings & Changes
Dance photography requires variety.
Different movements can communicate completely different aspects of a dancer's ability.
Your session includes unlimited poses, sittings, and changes, allowing you to explore different movements and looks throughout the one-hour session.
You can bring different outfits and create a range of photographs suitable for different portfolio applications.
Dance Headshots NYC
A dance portfolio should not necessarily consist entirely of action photographs.
Professional headshots can be equally valuable for dancers.
A strong dancer headshot allows casting professionals and industry contacts to see your face clearly and connect your personality with your portfolio.
For dancers starting their careers, we recommend using part of the session to create professional headshots in addition to dance images.
Dance Portfolio Photographer Manhattan
Tals Studio provides dance photography from a professional 3,500-square-foot studio in Manhattan.
Our controlled studio environment allows us to work with professional lighting while giving dancers room to move and create different types of photographs.
The studio is located at:
115 W 29th Street, Suite 606New York, NY 10001
Located near Penn Station, Tals Studio is convenient for dancers traveling from throughout New York City and the surrounding area.
Dance Photographer NYC With 40+ Years of Experience
Tals Studio photographer Zion Yoni Levy has more than 40 years of photography experience.
That experience covers portrait photography, professional headshots, modeling photography, studio photography, and other forms of professional image production.
For dance photography, technical photography experience is combined with direction and an understanding of how to create strong portraits and movement photographs.
What to Bring to Your Dance Photoshoot
To get the most variety from your session, consider bringing several outfits appropriate for your style of dance.
Depending on your goals, you may want to bring:
Dancewear
Leotards
Practice clothing
Performance costumes
Shoes appropriate for your dance style
Neutral clothing for headshots
Additional wardrobe options
You can discuss your goals with the photographer before the session to determine which looks will best support your portfolio.
Dance Photography for Different Styles
Professional dance photography can be created for dancers working in many different disciplines, including:
Ballet
Contemporary
Modern
Jazz
Hip-hop
Musical theater
Ballroom
Latin dance
Commercial dance
Acrobatics
Performance dance
The photography approach can be adjusted according to the dancer's style, experience, and intended use.
Why Choose Tals Studio for Dance Photography?
Tals Studio combines professional photography experience with a studio environment designed to help dancers create a strong collection of images.
Our Dance Photography Package Includes:
✓ $249 Professional Dance Photography Session✓ 1-Hour Session✓ 10 Final Retouched Images✓ 75–100 Photographs✓ Final Images Within 72 Hours✓ High-Resolution Files✓ Low-Resolution Files✓ Online Proofing Gallery✓ Unlimited Poses & Sittings✓ Full Usage Rights✓ Professional Posing Guidance✓ Dance Portfolio & Headshot Options✓ 40+ Years of Photography Experience✓ Approximately 3,500-Square-Foot Studio
1-Hour Professional Dance Photoshoot
$249
Capture your movement, technique, personality, and performance with a professional dance photographer in NYC.
Includes:
✓ 1-Hour Dance Photography Session
✓ 10 Final Retouched Images
✓ 75–100 Photographs
✓ Final Images Within 72 Hours
✓ High-Resolution Images
✓ Low-Resolution Images
✓ Online Proofing Gallery
✓ Unlimited Poses / Sittings / Changes
✓ Full Usage Rights
Your dance portfolio should show what makes you different.
Whether you're preparing for an audition, building your first portfolio, updating your website, or simply looking for professional photographs that capture your movement, Tals Studio provides a professional environment for your dance photoshoot.
The $249 Dance Photography Package includes a one-hour session, 10 final retouched images, 75–100 photographs, unlimited poses and changes, online proofing, full usage rights, and final image delivery within 72 hours.
Looking for a professional dance photographer in NYC? Check availability and book your $249 dance photography session today.
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