# Handsy ABC Art The 'Dance with Me' Photography Series Uses Long-Exposure By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2012-08-31 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dance-with-me-photography References: [holykaw.alltop](http://holykaw.alltop.com/long-exposure-abcs) & [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/dance-with-me-a-choreographed-moving-hands-alphabet-captured-in-long-exposure-photos/) Amandine Alessandra is a photographer and graphic designer who has created a dazzling series called 'Dance with Me.' Alessandra created sentences such as "[Type Should Move](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orma-chair)" and the entire alphabet using nothing but [light, a camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impulse-collection) and a few helpful friends. Using a long-exposure setting on her camera, Alessandra instructed each person to create a letter of the alphabet with their hands over and over again while dressed in black, head-to-toe. The repetitive motion and the light cast upon their skin created each letter and made them appear almost ghostly. 'Dance with Me' is a perfect embodiment of the saying, "There is more than meets the eye," since these letters are only perceived after the fact by the lens of the camera. It's a perfect mix of [photography technique](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam) and poetry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Long-exposure Photography:** Exploring the potential of long-exposure photography to create visually stunning and artistic compositions using light and movement. - **Photographic Typography:** Blending photography and typography to create unique and expressive letterforms that go beyond traditional graphic design. - **Collaborative Art Projects:** Encouraging the collaboration of artists and non-artists to create innovative and visually striking artworks through shared vision and experimentation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Exploring new techniques and approaches in photography to create captivating and visually engaging images. - **Graphic Design:** Pushing the boundaries of traditional graphic design by incorporating unconventional elements like light and movement to create dynamic and impactful visuals. - **Art and Creative Collaborations:** Encouraging collaborative efforts between artists from different disciplines to create unique and boundary-pushing artworks that challenge traditional notions of art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Toddler-Focused Typography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-first-book-of-fancy-letters.md) - [Festive Light Painting Techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-painting-1.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Typography-Inspired Lifestyle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-industries.md) - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [Ultra-Chic Sculptural Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-lighting-design.md) - [Alphabet-Shaped Mobility Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobility-device-concepts.md)