How to Photograph Dance

Intermediate 1 hour 14 steps 47935 views Rating: 4.5/5 Published: 2026-02-26

Select a DSLR camera to take the photos.. Use autofocus so you can take pictures quickly.. Set the camera to a fast shutter speed.

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1

Select a DSLR camera to take the photos.

Step 1

Select a DSLR camera to take the photos.

2

Use autofocus so you can take pictures quickly.

Step 2

Use autofocus so you can take pictures quickly.

3

Set the camera to a fast shutter speed.

Step 3

Set the camera to a fast shutter speed.

4

Shoot the photos in burst mode to ensure a great shot.

Step 4

Shoot the photos in burst mode to ensure a great shot.

5

Check to see if flash is allowed.

Step 5

Check to see if flash is allowed.

6

Open your camera's aperture to increase the amount of light let in.

Step 6

Open your camera's aperture to increase the amount of light let in.

7

Hold the camera steady so the photos aren't blurry.

Step 7

Hold the camera steady so the photos aren't blurry.

8

Position yourself close to the dancers.

Step 8

Position yourself close to the dancers.

9

Attend the dress rehearsal so you can move around and take photos.

Step 9

Attend the dress rehearsal so you can move around and take photos.

10

Ask the dancer what kind of picture they're looking for.

Step 10

Ask the dancer what kind of picture they're looking for.

11

Capture the peak of movement in the photo.

Step 11

Capture the peak of movement in the photo.

12

Use a tripod to keep the camera steady.

Step 12

Use a tripod to keep the camera steady.

13

Use natural lighting in the photo shoot.

Step 13

Use natural lighting in the photo shoot.

14

Let the dancer look at the photos right after they're taken.

Step 14

Let the dancer look at the photos right after they're taken.

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