Dance Photographer in Connecticut

Photography for performances, rehearsals, and movement-based work across New Haven and Connecticut.

Dance photography is about timing, trust, and attention. I work with dancers, choreographers, and arts organizations to document movement in a way that respects the work being made and the people making it.

My approach is unobtrusive and responsive, focused on capturing performances, rehearsals, and behind-the-scenes moments as they unfold. Whether photographing a full production, an in-process rehearsal, or a quiet moment offstage, the goal is always to create images that feel true to the movement, the space, and the intention behind the work.

I photograph dance across a range of settings, from theaters and studios to schools and community spaces, often collaborating with artistic directors, production teams, and communications staff. The emphasis is on clarity, presence, and images that can support promotion, archives, grants, and long-term documentation.

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A dramatic backbend unfolds against a white background, emphasizing curve, balance, and breath. The image distills dance to its essential form and physical expression.
Dancer leaping in silhouette during sunset with a gorgeous sky in the background
Dancer in the middle surrounded by other dancers reaching for her
dancer in the middle leaping with a circle of six dancers in a circle posing sideways
make dancer leaping sideways
A dancer moves through shadow and saturated color, her form defined by light and motion. The image focuses on shape, line, and the physical language of dance.
dancers jumping backwards during a Yale Dancers performance
single female dancer stretching
A dancer suspended midair in a clean black-and-white studio portrait. The moment captures height, control, and precision, freezing motion at its peak.
Two dancers in red costumes explore contrast and connection, using chairs as anchors within the choreography. The scene feels intimate and dramatic, shaped by light, posture, and pause.
group of ten improvisation dancers from the Yale Dance Lab
a make and female dancer in dynamic poses
Emily Coates of the Yale Dance Lab dancing and covered in blue fabric
three female dancers
A studio portrait set against a bold red backdrop, emphasizing strength, flexibility, and personality. The dancer’s pose is playful yet controlled, highlighting confidence and range.
Emily Coates and Manou Phuon at a performance and Sacred Heart University
a group of dancers during a performance at Choate Rosemary Hall
A full ensemble moves in unison under theatrical light, arms lifted and folded into precise shapes. The image captures the discipline, timing, and collective energy that define contemporary dance onstage.
A quiet, theatrical moment unfolds between two dancers, blending stillness and tension. The choreography suggests story and contrast, balancing restraint with physical expression.
a group of dancers in silhouette with a red background clapping and being jubilant
dancers during a performance at Cooperative Arts and Humanities High School
sensual pose of a dancer laying on the floor with her back arched
two dancers leaping high
dancers in black and white gowns
Schwartzman Center for a Yale Dance Lab performance
a photo of dancers from the side in the wings

I regularly photograph:

  • Live performances, including premieres, repertory programs, and staged productions.

  • Rehearsals and in-process work, documenting movement, collaboration, and development.

  • Dance portraits of performers, choreographers, and artistic teams for promotional use.

  • Workshops, masterclasses, and educational programs centered on movement and instruction.

  • Festivals, showcases, and community dance events.

  • Behind-the-scenes moments that reflect process, preparation, and atmosphere.

  • Images created for promotion, archives, grants, and long-term documentation.

I also work with dance programs connected to educational institutions, nonprofit arts organizations, and corporate events where performance and movement are part of a broader program or initiative.

Dance photography requires sensitivity to both performance and process. The work often exists for a moment and then disappears, making thoughtful documentation especially important.

My aim is to create photographs that honor the physicality, emotion, and discipline of dance, while remaining useful for promotion, archives, education, and reflection.

If you’re looking for photography that understands movement and works quietly alongside it, I’d be glad to talk about your project.

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