Tio Von Hale, an artist from Los Angeles who also describes himself as a "visual engineer," has a talent for lensing the intricacies of athletic movements -- something that's seen prominently in his portraits of dancers.
In order to achieve an artful effect, Tio Von Hale focuses in on his subjects in a way that's immediately captivating -- which comes from his use of complementary settings, lights and of course, the athletic prowess of those he photographs.
He supplies their actions with more power as well, adding contrast to the water, sand or props that they play with. In doing this, he makes their actions seem almost magical, especially considering that the portraits of dancers sometimes depict them in a type of void space that looks unconstrained by gravity.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Athletic Portraiture
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in combining sports and art into a single visual aesthetic.
- Complementary Settings
- Innovative use of settings and lighting to create a captivating and unique visual experience.
- Contrast Photography
- Innovation in contrast photography to add a magical quality to the subject.
Where This Applies
- Fine Art Photography
- Industry opportunity for incorporating more athletic styles and movements into fine art photography.
- Sports Photography
- Opportunity for creative new approaches in capturing the athleticism of sports through photography.
- Dance Performance
- Innovation in dance performance photography to showcase technique and artistry in an entirely new way.
