Building a Legacy for your Dance School
Elevate your studio's impact with imagery that captures the essence of your dancers' artistry and reflects the excellence of the program you provide to your dancers and their families.
Scott Edwards Photography creates visuals that resonate with your community and attract new families and students. Photographing your students, whether in rehearsal, performance, or in front of the camera, does much more than just record memories.
I’ve helped multiple dance studios enhance their online presence with photos that tell the story of their success in establishing a dance program that values young people—as developing artists and individuals.
Now it’s your turn—let’s create images that captivate your community and showcase your school’s excellence.
“Scott has an easygoing approach with our dancers, and while helping them feel comfortable to try things, he also makes appropriate suggestions based on their age and level to help them find a great shot that they will be happy and excited about.”
— Laura, Launch Dance Center
““Scott’s photos are everywhere on our dance website, plus students use his photos as their headshots/action shots and on their social media as well.”
— Andrea, Fullerton Union High School Dance Program
Studio Sessions
From pre-performance moments in full costume to headshots and portfolio shoots for auditions, these sessions not only produce stunning images but also boost dancers’ confidence and self-perception, while also showcasing the unique talent nurtured at your school.
We provide guidance throughout the process—from designing the shoot to providing a smooth online ordering process for parents and delivering the final photos. This allows you to stay focused on what you do best: providing an excellent dance program.
Parents appreciate the chance to order updated photos of their dancers, meaning that many times these sessions are at no cost to the school.
Performance
Performances showcase the results of the students’ hard work and photographs of these performances become part of your school's legacy. Performance photos celebrate the milestones achieved and create lasting memories for families, while reflecting the artistry and dedication that define your studio.
Marketing Content
We all realize the importance of constantly updating visual content on websites and social media. But with all of the work that goes into running a studio, posting fresh photos often gets overlooked.
Images of your dancers in class and rehearsal, as well as community outreach activities, highlight the discipline, teamwork, and joy that define your program and your commitment to nurturing talent in a supportive environment.
We always look forward to opportunities to take photos that document the ongoing efforts of your program. Subscriptions for regular and recurring content photography for our established clients are also available.
Special Services
Premier dance programs recognize the importance of quality dance photography in building their dancers’ sense of themselves as artists and individuals.
We are always happy to partner with dance schools to produce experiences that help their dancers along their artistic journey.
We offer Audition Photo Days in your studio for students participating in summer intensives, preparing for college, or moving on to the professional stage of their dance journey.
Our Fun Shoots have also been a great success and provide dancers with the opportunity to use their dance talents to create in new contexts. Southern California has many great outdoor locations as well as unique studios, such as rain rooms, for a fun, creative portfolio day outside of the dance school.
As always, we handle all the details, including shoot design, online booking, and delivery of a final gallery of images.
NEXT STEPS
01. Get in Touch
Click the link below to tell me more about your studio’s needs and to schedule a Discovery Call.
02. Discovery Call
On our discovery call we’ll talk about your school’s values and your photography needs and make a plan for meeting those needs, including fee arrangements for your studio.
03. Schedule Your Sessions
Once you’re ready to move forward, we’ll calendar dates for your school and create a plan for creating and delivering the photos you need.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Yes! I actually prefer working with schools over longer periods and providing a variety of services for them throughout the year.
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I take care of all sales to parents through online gallery platforms and I’m happy to set up sales of studio photos, special events, and performances to the parents. These sales are most successful with the school’s cooperation with communication to the parents. Other than that, I take care of all aspects of the sales.
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I provide everything that’s needed–studio equipment, backdrops, and convenient online gallery platforms–and also work closely with your staff to provide a smooth and positive photoshoot experience. All payments are made by the parents when they place orders for the photos and the school receives all photos for marketing purposes.
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Depending on the type of session, most photos are edited and presented in an online gallery within two to three weeks of the shoot. It’s always best to book your shoot well in advance of any deadlines you might have, such as submitting photos for auditions or other important events.