Spring is on the Way - Dance Photography in the Streets of Paris!

Spring is arriving, and it's warmer and light enough to shoot outdoors!

A great theme to add to your portfolio is "Dance in the Streets of Paris!"

We have Alex Balletina, a professional model from New York City Metropolitan and the San Francisco Opera visiting Paris this week, so an opportunity to work with her to get some great images for your portfolio.

You can reach out to her and consider shooting in the following locations:

• Trocadéro/Tour Eiffel: A popular spot for dance photography
• Pont Aexandre III: A good place to take photos of dancers
• Luxembourg Gardens: A top location for dance photography
• Montmartre: A great place to take photos of dancers
• Ile Cité/ Ile saint Louis: A good place to take photos of dancers in the Seine, bridges, and small streets
• Mouffetard Market: A place where a group of regulars gather on Sunday mornings

Tips for taking photos of dancers

• Use manual mode to control exposure, shutter speed, aperture, and ISO
• Overexpose your shot to create a high-key image
• Take photos on a cloudy day to use the sky as a softbox

You can get ideas and inspiration from:

Paris - https://www.magdalenamartin.com/ballet

and across the Atlanic in New York

Jordan Matter - a good video on how to shoot dance in the streets!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy205Xnh8sU

Have fun!

Paulo

Reach out to Alex at her Instagram to inquire about her availability and rates!

https://www.instagram.com/stories/alexballetina/3579275382473403999/