(The Journal)
The Power of Movement
The Power of Movement
(
Behind The Lens
)
Portraiture isn’t always about stillness. Sometimes, the most striking images come from capturing motion — a fleeting moment where energy and emotion intersect.
I had the privilege of working with Clara, a ballet dancer who’s known for her grace and athleticism. Her movement was poetry in motion, and I wanted to freeze that poetry in time.
💡 Lighting the Dance
For this shoot, the movement was the star. I used a combination of continuous lighting and strobe flashes to freeze her in mid-air during jumps and spins. We chose a studio with high ceilings and plenty of space for her to move freely. I placed the lights to accentuate the fluidity of her form, without overpowering her presence in the shot.
🌈 Coloring the Story
The edit focused on capturing the energy of her dance. I played with motion blur in certain frames to show the flow of her movements while keeping others sharp to highlight the grace of her form. The color grade was minimal but with a slight contrast to accentuate the highlights on her body. The final images feel alive, as though you can feel the movement through the stillness.
🔥 The Takeaway
This shoot was a reminder that portraiture isn’t confined to still moments. Sometimes, the most powerful images come from capturing something in motion — when energy and grace transcend the boundaries of time.
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(The Journal)
The Power of Movement
The Power of Movement
(
Behind The Lens
)
Portraiture isn’t always about stillness. Sometimes, the most striking images come from capturing motion — a fleeting moment where energy and emotion intersect.
I had the privilege of working with Clara, a ballet dancer who’s known for her grace and athleticism. Her movement was poetry in motion, and I wanted to freeze that poetry in time.
💡 Lighting the Dance
For this shoot, the movement was the star. I used a combination of continuous lighting and strobe flashes to freeze her in mid-air during jumps and spins. We chose a studio with high ceilings and plenty of space for her to move freely. I placed the lights to accentuate the fluidity of her form, without overpowering her presence in the shot.
🌈 Coloring the Story
The edit focused on capturing the energy of her dance. I played with motion blur in certain frames to show the flow of her movements while keeping others sharp to highlight the grace of her form. The color grade was minimal but with a slight contrast to accentuate the highlights on her body. The final images feel alive, as though you can feel the movement through the stillness.
🔥 The Takeaway
This shoot was a reminder that portraiture isn’t confined to still moments. Sometimes, the most powerful images come from capturing something in motion — when energy and grace transcend the boundaries of time.
EXPLORE more
This is LYSANDRA, a Portrait Photography Portfolio.
Designed by JenkateMW
A refined portfolio template for photographers who want to showcase their work through sleek layouts, subtle motion, and a polished visual experience.
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(The Journal)
The Power of Movement
The Power of Movement
(
Behind The Lens
)
Portraiture isn’t always about stillness. Sometimes, the most striking images come from capturing motion — a fleeting moment where energy and emotion intersect.
I had the privilege of working with Clara, a ballet dancer who’s known for her grace and athleticism. Her movement was poetry in motion, and I wanted to freeze that poetry in time.
💡 Lighting the Dance
For this shoot, the movement was the star. I used a combination of continuous lighting and strobe flashes to freeze her in mid-air during jumps and spins. We chose a studio with high ceilings and plenty of space for her to move freely. I placed the lights to accentuate the fluidity of her form, without overpowering her presence in the shot.
🌈 Coloring the Story
The edit focused on capturing the energy of her dance. I played with motion blur in certain frames to show the flow of her movements while keeping others sharp to highlight the grace of her form. The color grade was minimal but with a slight contrast to accentuate the highlights on her body. The final images feel alive, as though you can feel the movement through the stillness.
🔥 The Takeaway
This shoot was a reminder that portraiture isn’t confined to still moments. Sometimes, the most powerful images come from capturing something in motion — when energy and grace transcend the boundaries of time.
EXPLORE more
This is LYSANDRA, a Portrait Photography Portfolio.
Designed by JenkateMW
A refined portfolio template for photographers who want to showcase their work through sleek layouts, subtle motion, and a polished visual experience.
GET TEMPLATE