This Series by Jesus Chapa-Malacara Highlights Dancer Movement
Alyson Wyers — August 16, 2013 — Fashion
This mesmerizing ballet photography series captures dancers' movement in a new and beautiful way. Photographer Jesus Chapa-Malacara captures not just the ballet pose itself, but uses a special technique to showcase the entire move.
The former dancer struggled, explaining "When you're a dancer, you spend a lot of time thinking about the perfect lines you can create, but more about the movement in between." With photography, it is difficult to shoot that movement, since it's about a singular moment in time.
The photographer used a digital camera to keep the shutter open to capture the entirety of a dance move in a single frame. There is continuous light as a strobe is set off manually the second the shot is taken. Images have been contrasted, but not Photoshopped.
The former dancer struggled, explaining "When you're a dancer, you spend a lot of time thinking about the perfect lines you can create, but more about the movement in between." With photography, it is difficult to shoot that movement, since it's about a singular moment in time.
The photographer used a digital camera to keep the shutter open to capture the entirety of a dance move in a single frame. There is continuous light as a strobe is set off manually the second the shot is taken. Images have been contrasted, but not Photoshopped.
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Capturing Movement Photography — The ability to capture movement in a single frame opens up new possibilities for photography and creative expression.
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Blurring the Boundaries of Dance Photography — Using long exposure techniques and continuous light, photographers can create unique and mesmerizing images that showcase the fluidity and grace of dance.
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Emphasizing In-between Moments — Highlighting the movement between dance poses offers a fresh perspective that goes beyond capturing static positions.
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Photography — Photography professionals can explore techniques like long exposure and continuous light to create dynamic and expressive images.
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Performing Arts — The use of innovative photography techniques can enhance the visual representation and promotion of dance and other performing arts.
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Fashion — Fashion photographers can incorporate movement and dance-inspired themes into their work, capturing the fluidity and grace of both the clothing and the models.
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