Your Dance Photographer
Andrew Bowen Studios
The Creative Sanctuary for Movement Artists
Andrew Bowen Studios is an artistic retreat where movement artists can explore and share their stories. Through my lens, we chronicle your evolution as an artist and create images that are uniquely you.
Serving dancers across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond from my studio in Greensboro, NC.
WELCOME!
As your creative partner, I am excited to explore the artistry that you bring to dance. Together, we’ll craft a story that shares your passion, skills, and vision for the dance world. My studio’s paradigm is simple: Creating photography that supports and empowers dancers to express their personalities and create art that is unique to them.
Why Photography?
I am proud of my 20+ year computer engineering career that resulted in over 20 patents and the creation of industry-changing products. However, following the loss of my son due to medical complications from birth defects, I took a pause to consider my legacy. Photography has always been a love of mine, but I knew it could be more. Andrew Bowen Studios is the realization of a dream to create an environment and experience that can help a generation grow stronger and more confident in their futures in the arts.
A Dance Photographer is a Specialist
Not every photographer has the right technical skills or mindset to work with dancers. As a father, I know how important it is to create an environment that empowers you to make decisions and respects your individual artistry. There will be challenging moments where I am coaching you to achieve your personal best, but there are also lots of laughs as we work together. At the end of the day, you’ll have exquisite photographs and that sense of pride only a dancer knows when they walk off stage from their best performance.
My Promise to You
I believe that I have a huge responsibility to every artist who comes to my studio. Working in front of a camera is a vulnerable process; every detail is there to be examined. I promise that I will support you, encourage you, guide you, coach you, laugh with you, and inspire you along your path to creating the photographs that make you proud of your accomplishments, and excited for your future.
My Credentials
At the end of the day, what matters is the experience and photography that I deliver. Like you, I’m committed to a process of continuous improvement and life-long learning.
In 2020, I earned my Master of Photography Degree (M.Photog) from Professional Photographers of America (PPA). I am a two-time bronze awardee in International Print Competition (IPC), and in 2022 I took first place in Teen Dance Photography in the Pas de Deux Photography competition, along with other accolades.
LET’S DO THIS
A Bit More About Andrew & Community Involvement
I grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, bounced around the country during my engineering career, and finally landed for good in Greensboro. I enjoy this city, the friendly vibe, and the distinct character of the surrounding towns. Above all, I cherish the incredible arts and dance community. It was the perfect place for my wife and me to raise our teen daughter, who is now a young adult in DC. My wife of nearly 30 years and I are enjoying our empty nest years and are looking forward to staying permanently in Greensboro.
The soul of a small business is a commitment to the community it serves. Through Andrew Bowen Studios, I am privileged to work with, know, and support many fine organizations :
