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Photography by Ira Gardner

Dance Photography

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Over my more than 30 years of experience as a professional photographer dance has emerged as one of the most significant subjects in my work.  To me the image of human bodies in rhythmic motion within a finite space is a portrayal of the deepest emotional essence of a human being.  

As a photographer, I am always attempting to capture and convey emotion by making photographs of movement.  If I am making a portrait I am paying attention to the minute details of gesture and expression.  If I am traveling to unfamiliar environments I am always seeking to understand the meaning of a place by the way in which people move and interact within the landscape. 

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I have made a leather bound coffee table book of this portfolio that is available for purchase.

  • DANCE: A Celebration of Human Expression
    DANCE: A Celebration of Human Expression
    $160.00
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Here is a short video showing the making of these images.

If you are interested in commissioning me to make dance photos for you or your studio please contact me using the form below.

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