Richard Calmes is an American dance photography phenominon. I really admire his work, it is similar to Ballet Zaida's work but has slightly more focus on studio shots...Here's a really good link to a video where he explains all...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA5qT3VXKVI&feature=related
Tuesday, 15 February 2011
Valentines...
Ballet Zaida published a gallery specific for Valentines day. Whilst I am not too keen on the black and white series - not sure about the out of focus, lack of classic postioning, very new take on some of his more original work - this particular image is amazing...
It is so stunning. The wide angle it has been taken with emphasises distance between the two and the bright red balloons stand out so brilliantly against the pure sky. The image on the whole just shouts beauty and tranquility - the whole idea of floating is shown really well here. Here's the link to the rest...http://www.facebook.com/photos.php?id=171630287044#!/album.php?aid=269031&id=171630287044
Ballet Zaida
So where to begin...
Ballet Zaida is a company that I have been following on facebook for about a year and get regular updates on most of their work. Chief photographer is Oliver Endahl, and he mainly bases his work in the great city of San Fransisco and various states around here. I love the whole concept of Ballet Zaida's work and admire exactly what Endahl is trying to achieve with his images. They show a juxtaposition of landscape and dance and this creates a really nice harmony. Here are a few of my favourites...
These images are so beautiful and are so important when photographing the theme of dance. I really like the way that the dancers positions compliment their surroundings.
For instance the second image is so simple. A dancer in a leotard, no tutus, dramatic make-up, just a simple position in a huge expanse of land. The vanishing point of the image gives a fantastic feel of being alone, and being alone as far as you can see. With the last image it is all about colour and depth of field. The neutral tone of the image sparkles and gives a really angelic feel to the image. The pattern and severity of her back bend compliment each other really well, adding dynamics with a smooth curve and straight lines.
All three of the images have been taken in large open spaces which entirely enables you to believe they should be produced on a large scale, to compliment the huge sets. It also helps you to imagine dance being brought forward into the world because by taking dance out of the studio, you are opening dance up to a far wider audience.
For me this is a very good place to start. Ballet really is about grace and spirit and I love the contradiction with the dancer and the environment.
Ballet Zaida is a company that I have been following on facebook for about a year and get regular updates on most of their work. Chief photographer is Oliver Endahl, and he mainly bases his work in the great city of San Fransisco and various states around here. I love the whole concept of Ballet Zaida's work and admire exactly what Endahl is trying to achieve with his images. They show a juxtaposition of landscape and dance and this creates a really nice harmony. Here are a few of my favourites...
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These images are so beautiful and are so important when photographing the theme of dance. I really like the way that the dancers positions compliment their surroundings.
For instance the second image is so simple. A dancer in a leotard, no tutus, dramatic make-up, just a simple position in a huge expanse of land. The vanishing point of the image gives a fantastic feel of being alone, and being alone as far as you can see. With the last image it is all about colour and depth of field. The neutral tone of the image sparkles and gives a really angelic feel to the image. The pattern and severity of her back bend compliment each other really well, adding dynamics with a smooth curve and straight lines.
All three of the images have been taken in large open spaces which entirely enables you to believe they should be produced on a large scale, to compliment the huge sets. It also helps you to imagine dance being brought forward into the world because by taking dance out of the studio, you are opening dance up to a far wider audience.
For me this is a very good place to start. Ballet really is about grace and spirit and I love the contradiction with the dancer and the environment.
Wednesday, 9 February 2011
A2 Photography - Dance
So, my A2 Photography project theme is Dance. Here's the brief:
Photographers such as Lois Greenfield and Barbara Morgan have been inspired by dance and dancers. They have often produced powerful images that attempt to capture the spirit and grace of performance. Research relevant examples and develop your own response to the theme of dance.
Photographers such as Lois Greenfield and Barbara Morgan have been inspired by dance and dancers. They have often produced powerful images that attempt to capture the spirit and grace of performance. Research relevant examples and develop your own response to the theme of dance.
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