ballet photography

Ballet Photography: NCDT's Dangerous Liaisons

North Carolina Dance Theatre is performing its finale of the season with two provocative pieces – “Dangerous Liaisons,” with choreography from Sasha Janes, and “Artifice” from renowned choreographer Dwight Rhoden. Endings are always bittersweet, and this year is especially difficult as NCDT says goodbye to four wonderful dancers – Rebecca Carmazzi, Justin Van Weest, David […]

Ballet Photography: Studio Session with Anna and Melissa

I’m excited to share some images from another studio photography session with two amazing ballet dancers. Several years ago, I photographed then 16-year-old Anna Gerberich for a story The Charlotte Observer was doing on her joining the North Carolina Dance Theatre. Melissa Anduiza is another incredible artist I’ve photographed numerous times and it was a […]

Ballet Photography: Studio Session

I started photographing ballet in the early ’90s while working for The Charlotte Observer. At the time, much of my time was spent photographing Atlantic Coast Conference and professional sports. But I was immediately taken with the artistry and athleticism of the dancers. A passion was born. Fast forward to the present and much of […]