WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE
Dance specialization: Every member of our photography team has years of dance photography experience and an understanding of dance technique, which makes all the difference.
Technology: We live-stream our shoots to iPads so that the photographer, posing assistant, and especially your parents, can see the images as they are being captured.
National Presence: Working around the country with schools that range in size from a hundred students to several thousand gives us a unique perspective on evolving needs of dance studios.
Account Managers: Upon booking a shoot with us, you are assigned a dedicated account manager who will promptly answer any questions you have and supply you with all the materials you will need to make sure the shoot is a success.
Retouching and file delivery department: Our team of skilled post-processors retouch each image so that you can feel confident about the quality of the photos your students will receive. Our retouching team also ensures parent questions are answered promptly and photos are delivered in industry leading turnaround times.
Experience with dance school photoshoots: As a company that focuses solely on dance photography we have refined our system to ensure a smooth experience from day-of-shoot logistics through product delivery, with minimal work by school staff.
Simple order forms: We know that your parents are short on time, so we provide them with easy to read order forms that offer appealing packages, streamlining the ordering process.
Backdrops: We offer a wrinkle-free, contemporary, white backdrop for all of our photoshoots and carefully retouch any surface marks on each image before delivery.
Equipment and know-how: All of our photographers are professionals who shoot with high-end professional equipment so you can be sure every photo will be properly lit, in focus, with no motion blur, and at gorgeous high resolution.
Satisfaction Guarantee: All of our work comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, so parents can order with confidence.
Our Principals
Igor Burlak
Igor was a trained at The School of American Ballet in New York City and has performed with Miami City Ballet, Kansas City Ballet, danced as a soloist at Atlantic Southeast Ballet, and principal dancer at Minnesota Ballet. He has appeared in the films Center Stage, George Balanchine’s Nutcracker, and a documentary by Tomasol Digital called The Waiting. Igor began his teaching career in 2003 and has worked for Boston Ballet School since 2011. His vast knowledge of ballet and choreography is his greatest asset as a photographer.
Eli Akerstein
Eli began his career at two of Boston’s leading advertising agency’s. Since 2004, Eli has grown from a serious amateur photographer to a nationally-recognized professional photographer, best known for his work in dance photography. He is especially skilled in movement photography and creative studio lighting. His upbeat coaching, personal approach, and professional rapport, create an atmosphere of comfort that allows his subjects, at any age, to show off their personality and artistry in the photo studio.
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