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Dance Photography for the Carolinas and Beyond

Let Your Creativity Take Center Stage

Welcome to a space where dance photography becomes a creative retreat—a supportive and empowering space for you to express yourself and grow as an artist. Explore your artistry, refine your technique, and create images that feel authentic, powerful, and unmistakably you.

Contemporary dancers and ballet artists from NC, SC, VA, and beyond come to Greensboro to be seen and supported—to be the most important artist in the room.

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Dance Photography Should Feel Authentic and Empowering

Too many times, a photoshoot falls short by feeling rushed, over-posed, or inauthentic. The photos may be well done, but they’re not reflective of who you are as a creative.

Too many times, a photoshoot falls short by feeling rushed, over-posed, or inauthentic. The photos may be well done, but they’re not reflective of who you are as a creative.

You don’t need someone posing you into perfection. You deserve a creative partner who works with your creative process, understands the nuances of dance photography, and creates a supportive space that allows you to express yourself.

“What stands out most is how he encouraged me to be an artist, giving me the freedom to experiment with different poses and express myself authentically.”
—Katherine

Where Technique Meets Authenticity

Having the time, support, and space you need results in stunning dance photography.

Contemporary dancer in blue blazer and yellow skirt leaning on a stool with legs in passe.
Black ballerina in green‑and‑black Esmeralda tutu lifting one side to reveal full extended leg.

1. Be Yourself

Embrace your creative process. There is no judgment, and no failure. This is your space to say ‘I want’ instead of ‘Can I?’ Be authentic to the dancer you are, and if you want to change things up partway through an idea, just say so!

2. Take Your Time & Have Fun

You have plenty of time to get into the flow of your dance. Along the way, I will help you express your art, fine-tune your technique, and make the necessary adjustments to look your best on camera.

Two ballet dancers, one upside down, wrapped around each other.

3. Create Stunning Photos

When you dance authentically, are supported technically, and have the time to feel the movement and have fun with it, you will end up with photos that make you truly proud!

“Your knowledge of how a dancer thinks and your ability to coach the dancer to enable them to perform at their best is nothing short of amazing. You have a wonderful ability to make your dancer feel comfortable, through humor and reliability.”
—Charissa

“His dedication to his craft is remarkable. I’ve never met a photographer who cares so much about the creative process and making the experience so rewarding for dancers.”
—Gina

“You produce so much more than the photographs seen online. We are grateful you are part of my dancer’s journey. When I see those photos… I can feel her heart. You have a gift for capturing her essence.”
—Jennifer

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It’s More Than Just a Photoshoot…

Imagine a judgment-free space that is fun, supportive, and respects you as an artist. Imagine a place where you never have to apologize for wanting what you want, and you have the time and guidance to get it. Imagine creating dance photos that are visually striking, technically refined, and unmistakably yours.

Contemporary dancer in plie attitude with structural arms in a downward inverted fifth.
Contemporary dancer in blue blazer and yellow skirt leaning on a stool with legs in passe.
Balleerina in arabesque with swan arms.
Contemporary dancer in wide second jump with one arm fully extended and the other coming to shoulder.
Contemorary jump with legs in a wide brise-like position. One arm tucked behind with the other powerfully extended toward the feet.
a male contemporary dancer in a contracted jump with shaped but lose arms.
Female ballet dancer in a sissone jump.
Muscular back photo of a female dancer with a pulled leg into ala seconde.
male dancer in a sus sous jump with arms extended to the side in a low line.
Ballerina in a low arabesque and flowy pink and coral outfit looking back across the movement.
Dancer in a unique pose almost looks like she is sitting on a stool and leaning on a bar but there is nothing there.
female dancer in a powerful turned in double stag with flex hand powerfully out in front
Male dancer in a jump with leg lines like an italian pas but with a fully open torso with one hand fully extended down and his face directed straight to camera.
Contemporary female dancer in a straddle jump looking off to the right side with hand flexed inward.
Contemporary dancer in blue blazer and yellow skirt leaning on a stool with legs in passe.
Female dancer in a dress made of brown craft paper over a hoop skirt.
Ballerina all in white in attitude with arms crossing the body in opposition.
Ballerina all in blue in a very open arabesque and long flowing arm lines angled across the body.
Pas de deux with male jumping in a passe and the ballerina wearing a hoop skirt and in passe counter to his movement.
Very airy fourth position with long train of white cloth blowing behind.
Female Dancer in a laid-out passe
Ballet dancer in a modified fourth position held together at the knees with the torso fully contrcted and arms in a raptor-esque wing position.
ballerina in partial silhouette in passe with main arm perfectly vertical.
Male dancer in second position on forced arch looking up with arms in a "held-object" position in front of his torso.
Female dancer in a breezy fourth position and long skirt with one arm to shoulder and the other trailing softly behind.
Contemporary Ballet Photography stylings in an Esmerelda Midnight Tutu from Tutu.Com. Sassy post and fierce look with a mane of red hair.

This is Your Creative Dance Retreat

With time to breathe, trusted guidance, and a studio alive with music, laughter, and (almost) endless snacks, a simple photoshoot becomes your creative retreat.

Whether you arrive with a detailed concept or a spark of an idea and a playlist, we’ll shape the workflow around you. I’ll adapt to the way you create—offering guidance when you want it, stepping back when inspiration takes over, and always keeping your artistry center stage.

My goal is simple: nourish your creativity and watch you succeed spectacularly.

female dancer in straddle jump with arms in a 'holding a sphere' position
ensemble contemporary chaos with 6 dancers in various positions.
Ballerina in flowy peach skit in low arabesque with arms forward and crossed at the wrist.

“Thank you for not only the beautiful art you produce but for the confidence and memories created in the process.”
—Chloe

“Andrew is a master of his craft and one of the most supportive individuals. He lets you write your own story and supports your entire journey.”
—Maddie

“I appreciated the creative freedom. I enjoyed collaborating to find a story in each pose and working to give each photo its full potential.”
—Lucia

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An Experience Built Around You

During your creative dance retreat, I will craft photos with you—not just take photos of you.

Retreats are either three or six hours. That may sound like a lot of time, but it goes quickly. You won’t be whacking a leg the whole time!

You will have the time you need. You can explore new ideas, refine arm lines you love, test variations, swap outfits, and even change the whole concept.

Most importantly, you have the time to truly dance.

Ballet dancer in a massive back-bend with legs in passe in parallel.
pas de deux with ballerina in 6th pulling against her partner in fourth.
Conemporary dancer in a muted light setup in fourth with flowy pants and arms in 'barrel full of monkeys'

“I learned a lot from Andrew. Thanks for being FUN. Also, he has the absolute best collections of leotards, skirts, and costumes EVER!”
—Peyton

Meet Andrew

Dance photographer Andrew Bowen smiling in studio headshot

Dance photography should express your best technique and artisty.

My paradigm is simple: Creating meaningful images means respecting your artistic voice, supporting you through your process, allowing time to explore, and committing fully to your success.

You are expressing the totality of your being through dance. Your physical and emotional self. Your experiences. Your dreams. I believe you deserve a dance photography experience that builds confidence and helps you grow as an artist while delivering stunning photographs.

A Photographer for Dancers

You deserve a photographer who understands movement, artistry, and timing—and who knows how to listen. You also need someone who understands the technical challenges unique to translating your three-dimensional sculpture into a two-dimensional photograph that conveys your movement, energy, and technique. I’m here to help you create images that are not just technically excellent, but authentic to your vision.

Creating a Safe Space for You

I believe that educating myself about the challenges you face is every bit as important as photography education. In addition to requesting feedback from every dancer on how to improve your experience, I have taken certification classes about Mental Health for Dancers.

“When I look at that picture, it reminds me of why I dance.”
—Michela

Easy as First, Second, Third

Making your stunning photos and a strong audition package is simple.

  • Click the button and fill out the form.
  • I will be in touch to set up a call within 24 hours.
  • We will chat about prices and the work flow, and answer any questions you might have.
  • Send me your inspo-images (or not); if you just want to improvise, that works wonderfully!
  • Pack Your Dance Bag: Bring your dancewear and dreams.
  • Get a good night’s sleep: You’ll be getting a good workout…
  • Arrive, settle in, stretch and get the sound system playing the music the moves you.
  • Have fun. Try out new ideas. Surprise yourself.
  • Receive your first image within 24 hours—usually that same evening!

Still Wondering About Something?

Here are some common questions and answers. You can also check out the full FAQ or give me a call.

That’s completely normal.

Having this much freedom can feel like standing in front of a blank canvas—exciting, but maybe a little intimidating. You are not alone in feeling that way.

That’s why do a studio tour well before your retreat (either in-person or a video-call). Its a great way to get familiar with both the studio and me, and to start feeling more comfortable in the studio.

For your retreat, you can create a complete storyboard, collect some inspo images, or just have a song and a few thoughts bouncing around in your head. Together, we’ll find ideas that feel authentic to you.

Sometimes, once we get that first image, and everything just flows. Sometimes, you’ll want guidance every step of the way. Either way, I’m here for you.

You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just have to be excited about the journey.

Every dancer deserves images that honor where they are now. We work at your pace, focus on the shapes and stories that feel authentic, and capture moments you can be proud of today (and thrilled to look back on tomorrow). Skill level is never a barrier; bring pride in where you are and commitment to your process.

Absolutely! We can dedicate a whole session or a portion of retreat to the standard headshot, arabesque, and full‑body images schools or companies request. We also offer limited mini-sessions for headshot and arabesque.

Not necessarily. You’re welcome to bring your favorite looks—but we also have an extensive and ever-evolving studio wardrobe. As the official photographer for Tutu.com and a Creative Partner for oodelooo Balletwear, I have access to an incredible collection of professional tutus, skirts, leotards, and accessories. You’ll have the freedom to experiment with wardrobe and styling as part of your creative process.

My goal is to keep the image true to you. I adjust lighting, color balance, and remove temporary distractions (stray hair, floor scuffs); I never reshape or composite bodies. By the end of your retreat, we’ve selected your photos; the finished photographs keep the same lines and energy you fell in love with in the studio.

Retreats start at $800 and include studio time, wardrobes/props, real‑time previews, and a curated gallery. We’ll cover details when we talk.

We have many dancers come from out of area and enjoy what Greensboro has to offer. There are great restaurants, other entertainment and reasonably priced hotels close to the studio.