{"id":1075,"date":"2017-06-12T20:57:36","date_gmt":"2017-06-12T20:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/philippemonthoux.com\/blog\/?p=1075"},"modified":"2020-03-23T11:29:00","modified_gmt":"2020-03-23T11:29:00","slug":"dance-photography-shadow-dancers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/philippemonthoux.com\/blog\/dance-photography-shadow-dancers\/","title":{"rendered":"Dance Photography: Shadow Dancers"},"content":{"rendered":"

The word photography has greek roots and means \u2018drawing with light\u2019. But shadows can be your best friend. In fact, it is the combination of light and shadows that creates compelling imagery.<\/p>\n

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This is one of my two favourite images from this set-up. I really like the fact the shadow comes really close to the left edge of the frame, as it creates visual tension.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On this dance photography shoot with Charmagne and Chanelle, I decided to explore the use of shadows. With a light coloured wall, it is possible to project a distinct shadow of the dancer.<\/p>\n

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In this image the dancer’s body shape is very similar to the one in the previous photograph, yet I don’t think this image is as strong. I believe it is because of the different spatial relationship between the dancer and her shadow.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dancers can create very photogenic shapes with their bodies.\u00a0The combination of the dancer and her shadow, as a form of visual echo, creates a more three dimensional feel to the photographs.<\/p>\n

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Like in the first photograph of Charmagne, at the top of this blog post, this image of Chanelle has her shadow close to the left edge of the frame. It is probably no coincidence that this is the other of my two favourite pictures from this set-up.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I wish we had more time to explore this set-up, because I feel I\u2019ve only scratched the surface of what\u2019s possible. Hopefully, I\u2019ll get the chance sometime soon.<\/p>\n

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The shape of Chanelle’s body is very appealing from the graphic standpoint. The triangle shape formed by the legs and the implied triangle formed by the arms. But somehow, the combination of that shape and her shadow isn’t quite as compelling as in the previous photograph.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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