# Blurred Ballet Photography This Series by Jesus Chapa-Malacara Highlights Dancer Movement By Alyson Wyers | Published 2013-08-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ballet-photography References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/these-mesmerizing-photos-capture-dynamic-ballet-dancers-1142906687) & [fotosjcm](http://fotosjcm.com) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Capturing Movement Photography:** The ability to capture movement in a single frame opens up new possibilities for photography and creative expression. - **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. - **Emphasizing In-between Moments:** Highlighting the movement between dance poses offers a fresh perspective that goes beyond capturing static positions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Photography professionals can explore techniques like long exposure and continuous light to create dynamic and expressive images. - **Performing Arts:** The use of innovative photography techniques can enhance the visual representation and promotion of dance and other performing arts. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Ballet-Inspired Altheticwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/en-pointe-collection.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Multi-Lens Capture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-walker-multi-cam.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Balletcore Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkinetic-fluent-1.md)