Dance Photography NYC | Professional Dance Photographer $249
- Tal Levy / Tals Studio
- Aug 16
- 5 min read
Dance Photography NYC | Professional Dance Photographer & Dance Photoshoot
Professional Dance Photography in NYC
Dance is more than movement—it is athleticism, discipline, expression, technique, and art. Professional dance photography captures those elements in a way that allows dancers to showcase their talent, personality, and individual style.
At TALS Studio, we specialize in Dance Photography NYC for dancers of all experience levels and ages. From ballet and contemporary to hip hop, jazz, modern, musical theater, and other dance styles, our photographer Zion Yoni Levy focuses on capturing movement, technique, expression, and the unique qualities that make each dancer stand out.
Our professional dance photoshoots can include dynamic movement images, posed dance portraits, creative compositions, and professional headshots that can be used for dance portfolios, auditions, applications, websites, social media, and promotional materials.
professional dance photography nyc
Our 1-Hour Dance Photography Package is $249 and is designed for dancers who want professional images that showcase both their movement and personality.
Package Details
✓ 1-Hour Dance Photography Session
✓ 75–100 Images in your online gallery
✓ 10 Final Professionally Retouched Images
✓ Final Images Delivered Within 72 Hours
✓ High-Resolution Copies Perfect for Print
✓ Low-Resolution Copies Perfect for Online
✓ Online Gallery for Proofing
✓ Unlimited Poses / Sittings / Changes
✓ Full Usage Rights
The session can be customized around your dance style, experience level, goals, and portfolio requirements.
Dance Photographer NYC
Choosing the right dance photographer is important because photographing dancers requires an understanding of movement, timing, body positioning, and expression.
At TALS Studio, our photographer works to capture:
Movement
Technique
Flexibility
Strength
Balance
Athleticism
Expression
Personality
Lines and form
Individual dance style
The goal isn't simply to photograph a dancer standing in a pose. We want to capture the art and energy of dance.
Dance Photography for All Styles
Our NYC dance photography sessions can be customized for different disciplines and styles.
We photograph dancers including:
Ballet dancers
Contemporary dancers
Hip hop dancers
Jazz dancers
Modern dancers
Musical theater performers
Competitive dancers
Professional dancers
Student dancers
Dance students
Emerging performers
Whether your movement is powerful and athletic or soft and expressive, the session can be tailored to your individual style.
Dance Portfolio Photography NYC
A strong dance portfolio can be an important tool for dancers pursuing professional opportunities.
Professional dance photographs can be used for:
Dance auditions
Dance school applications
College applications
Dance competitions
Professional portfolios
Casting opportunities
Agency submissions
Websites
Social media
Promotional materials
Your portfolio should show more than what you look like—it should communicate your movement, technique, personality, and potential.
Dance Headshots for Your Portfolio
One advantage of our dance photography session is that we can incorporate professional headshots into your photography experience.
In addition to movement photographs, we can create polished portraits that can be used for:
Dance resumes
Auditions
Casting submissions
Agency applications
Dance school applications
Professional websites
Social media profiles
This gives dancers the opportunity to create both dynamic dance photographs and professional portraits during the same session.
Movement & Action Photography
Capturing movement requires careful timing and attention to body position.
During your session, we can photograph a variety of movement-based images, including:
Jumps
Turns
Leaps
Extensions
Floor work
Poses
Contemporary movement
Ballet positions
Hip hop movement
Expressive choreography
We can also incorporate your own choreography or special requests into the session.
Professional Posing & Direction
You don't have to arrive with every photograph already planned.
Our photographer provides direction throughout the session and can work with you to determine which movements, poses, and compositions best showcase your strengths.
We can help with:
Body positioning
Lines
Angles
Facial expression
Hand placement
Movement
Composition
Camera positioning
If there are specific poses or photographs you want to create, special requests are welcome.
Dance Photography for Beginners & Professionals
You don't have to be a professional dancer to participate in a dance photography session.
TALS Studio works with dancers of all experience levels and ages.
Whether you're:
Just beginning your dance journey
Building your first dance portfolio
Preparing for auditions
Applying to a dance program
Competing
Performing professionally
Updating an existing portfolio
we can tailor the photography experience to your needs.
Dance Photography for Children & Young Dancers
Young dancers can benefit from professional photography when building portfolios, preparing for competitions, or documenting their development.
Our studio provides a professional environment where dancers can focus on their movement while receiving direction throughout the session.
Parents can also discuss specific photography requests or portfolio requirements before the session.
Contemporary Dance Photography NYC
Contemporary dance combines movement, emotion, technique, and storytelling.
Our photography approach focuses on capturing those elements through carefully timed movement photographs and expressive portraits.
We can create images that emphasize:
Emotion
Fluidity
Movement
Shape
Lines
Flexibility
Expression
Storytelling
Ballet Photography NYC
Ballet photography requires attention to technique, posture, lines, balance, and precision.
Whether you're preparing photographs for a ballet portfolio, audition, dance school application, or personal collection, we can create professional images that highlight your technique and presentation.
Hip Hop Dance Photography NYC
Hip hop photography can require a very different visual approach from traditional dance portraiture.
Dynamic movement, energy, attitude, and personality are important elements of the final photographs.
Our studio can create images that showcase the individuality and performance style of hip hop dancers.
Professional Dance Photography Studio in Manhattan
TALS Studio provides a spacious professional environment for dance photography in the heart of Manhattan.
Our 3,500-square-foot photography studio provides room for dancers to move, jump, pose, and perform while allowing our photographer to work with different lighting and compositions.
TALS Studio
115 W 29th Street, Suite 606New York, NY 10001646-300-2216
Our Midtown Manhattan location is convenient for dancers throughout New York City and the surrounding area.
75–100 Images in Your Online Gallery
After your session, you'll receive an online proofing gallery containing approximately 75–100 photographs.
This gives you a broad selection of images from your session.
You can then select your 10 favorite photographs for professional retouching.
10 Final Retouched Dance Images
Your package includes 10 final professionally retouched photographs.
You'll receive both:
✓ High-resolution files for print✓ Low-resolution files for online use
Your final photographs are delivered within 72 hours, making this package useful for dancers who need professional images on a relatively quick timeline.
You also receive full usage rights.
Dance Photography for Social Media
Professional dance photography can provide high-quality content for your online presence.
Your photographs can be used for:
Instagram
Social media profiles
Dance websites
Promotional posts
Performance announcements
Competition posts
Personal branding
Portfolio websites
Professional movement photographs can help dancers maintain a consistent and professional online image.
Dance Photography for Auditions
Auditions can be highly competitive, and professional photographs can help create a strong first impression.
Dance photography can provide images for:
Audition submissions
Casting profiles
Dance programs
College applications
Agency submissions
Competition profiles
Professional resumes
The session can be customized around the types of photographs you need for your upcoming opportunities.
40+ Years of Professional Photography Experience
TALS Studio brings 40+ years of professional photography experience to every session.
Our photographer Zion Yoni Levy has extensive experience working with professional photography, studio lighting, portraits, movement, and creative direction.
For dance photography, that experience is combined with a focus on capturing movement, technique, athleticism, and artistic expression.
Why Choose TALS Studio for Dance Photography NYC?
When you book a dance photoshoot at TALS Studio, you receive more than a standard portrait session.
You receive:
✓ Professional dance photography✓ Experienced photographer direction✓ Professional studio lighting✓ Space for movement and choreography✓ Unlimited poses and changes✓ Professional headshots for your portfolio✓ Retouched final images✓ High- and low-resolution files✓ Online proofing gallery✓ Full usage rights✓ 72-hour final image delivery
