# Dynamic Dancer Photography Erik Saulitis Captures the Grace of Performers in an Artistic Manner By Meghan Young | Published 2014-10-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dancer-photography References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/erik-saulitis-dance-prints) & [danceprints](http://www.danceprints.com/) Erik Saulitis, a photographer based in Minnesota, shirks classic dancer photography for a style that is much more artistic and captivating. Although he focuses as much on movement as other photographers do, he incorporates other elements that bring a different dimension to his dancer photography portfolio. From [lightweight sheer fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit) to splashes of water and even a colorful small umbrella, the movement of each performer is accentuated through these fluid props. Shot in studio against a white backdrop, the dancer photography ends up being gorgeous images of silhouetted bodies that turns the models into [sculptures, of sorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kinetic-collection). What is evident in each image is how much passion and joy the dancers have for their chosen craft. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Artistic Dancer Photography:** Capture the grace of performers in a unique and captivating style that goes beyond traditional dance photography. - **Incorporating Props in Dance Photography:** Enhance the movement of dancers by using lightweight fabrics, splashes of water, or colorful props to create dynamic and fluid imagery. - **Silhouetted Body Sculptures:** Transform dancers into beautiful sculptures by shooting against a white backdrop to highlight the form and movement of the performers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Explore innovative approaches to dance photography that push the boundaries of traditional techniques and create visually stunning images. - **Performing Arts:** Embrace new and artistic ways to capture the beauty and expressiveness of dancers, enhancing the overall experience for audiences. - **Fashion:** Collaborate with dancers and photographers to experiment with fabrics and accessories that add a dynamic and visually striking element to fashion photography. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artistic Lakeside Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ely-retreat.md) - [Endurance Tap Dance Performances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endurance-tap-dance.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Inflatable Vibrant Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer.md) - [Sculpted Rhythm Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kinetic-collection.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Ballet-Inspired Altheticwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/en-pointe-collection.md) - [Playful 3D-Printed Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emil-robbrecht.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md)