Isabella - Dance Portraits at Planting Fields Arboretum | Long Island Portrait Photographer

Dancers have always impressed me with their athleticism, grace, artistry, and discipline. And I was happy to work with Isabella, a young ballet student from Integral Ballet, at Planting Fields Arboretum a few weeks ago.

One of the things that I like most about working with dancers is the collaborative nature of the project. Dancers always come with very specific ideas of poses, and then we collaborate on every other element to capture our shared vision

I approached this shoot as I would a senior portrait session. I made sure that we had some traditional portraits, but then we worked to document Isabella doing something she is passionate about. I worked to document her doing what she loves as artfully as possible.

One of the reasons I suggest Planting Fields Arboretum to my clients is not only due to the genuinely beautiful scenery, but it offers so much versatility. In addition to the grand vistas, it also has many small, tucked away areas that work perfectly for family portraits, senior portraits, engagement sessions, and, in this case, a dance portrait.

In this session, I aimed to capture several different styles. I wanted to deliver images that show several sides of her ballet style and her personality

Isabela is a brand ambassador for Metronome Dancewear. She brought several outfits provided by them and they complimented by the stunning scenery at Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park.

Isabella is a very expressive and talented dancer with strong technique and phenomenal expression. It was a pleasure working with her, and I hope I have the opportunity to work with her again!

If you are interested in a senior session or a dance session, please contact me at anytime.
(516) 667-4223 (call/text)
info@stephenmayophotography.com

Dance Studio: www.integralballet.com
Attire: www.metronomedancewear.com
Location www.plantingfields.org