Photographer Federica Dall’Orso has created a collection called 'Stage Street' featuring black and white ballerina portraits.
Dall'Orso used the bustling streets of New York City as the backdrop for the series. Buildings, subway stations and dark alleyways are all used to portray the busy urban lifestyle as a contrast to the refined, subtle beauty found in ballet.
By taking ballet dancers out of their comfort zone and onto the street, Dall'Orso wanted to emphasize individual feelings and emotions. Typical ballet photography focuses on each dancer's physical acumen and technique, but Dall'Orso felt it was important to make a collection that humanizes these dancers.
Stage Street also takes a unique approach in photographing New York City, eliminating the bright lights and crowded streets, opting for a more peaceful and serene setting.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Street Photography
- Opportunity for photographers to showcase their skills by capturing the beauty of the city while incorporating subjects or objects that contrast with the environment.
- Humanizing Art
- Artists across different mediums can find success by focusing on the emotions and personalityof their subjects, rather than only showcasing their abilities in the art form.
- Unconventional Settings
- An opportunity for artists to create unique and captivating pieces by showcasing ordinary subjects in unexpected settings.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Photography
- Photographers in diverse industries can utilize street photography to capture unique photographs using an urban setting.
- Performing Arts
- Opportunity for performing artists to reach audiences by portraying themselves in a more authentic, humanizing light through unconventional performances.
- Marketing and Advertising
- Brands can use unconventional settings to create marketing campaigns that capture the audience's attention while showcasing their products in a unique light.
