Dance & Movement Photographer Johannesburg
You bring the movement. I photograph what is there.
You do not need to know how to perform for the camera.
You already know your body and your practice.
My job is to see the line, the gesture, the strength and the small details that can disappear in movement, and guide you towards the photograph.
I work with dancers, performers and people whose bodies have been shaped by practice — from ballet and contemporary dance to Pilates, martial arts and strength work.
Some sessions are photographed against my signature black background.
Others become part of Movement in Light, my high-key study of the body against white.
Sometimes we work with both.
The movement is yours. The photograph is mine.
What happens in the studio
Sessions take place in my studio in Blairgowrie, Randburg.
We begin simply.
I want to see how you move before deciding what we need to make.
You may arrive with particular movements or positions that matter to you. We can work with those, but we do not need a fixed sequence of photographs before we begin.
I direct throughout — looking at posture, extension, hands, feet, expression and where the movement sits within the frame.
Sometimes that means repeating something several times.
Sometimes the photograph happens in stillness.
Movement does not have to be large to be powerful.
Dance & Movement or Movement in Light
My Dance & Movement portraits are usually photographed against black, using sculpted light to define the body.
They can be strong, graphic and very still, or capture movement at the fraction of a second when line and gesture come together.
Movement in Light works differently.
Photographed against white, it uses light, shadow and space to create a different study of the body.
You do not need to choose between them before you enquire.
We can decide what suits you and the photographs you want to make.
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What to bring
Bring clothing that allows me to see the body and the movement clearly.
Simple, well-fitting dance or movement wear usually works best. Black, white and neutral colours are useful starting points.
Depending on your practice, you may also want to bring:
- Relevant footwear
- A second clothing option
- A simple piece of fabric or clothing that moves well
- Small equipment or props specific to your discipline
Avoid large logos, busy patterns and anything that restricts the movement we want to photograph.
You do not need a suitcase full of clothes.
The body should remain more important than the clothes.
Preparing for your session
Movement sessions can be physically demanding.
Arrive rested and hydrated, and warm up before your session where possible.
We work within what your body can safely do on the day. There is no reason to push through pain or attempt something simply because we are making a photograph.
If you are working around an injury or physical limitation, tell me beforehand so I can take it into account.
The photograph is never more important than your body.
Hair and makeup
Hair should work with the kind of movement we are photographing.
Sometimes tied-back hair gives us the cleanest line. Sometimes loose hair becomes part of the movement itself.
Makeup is optional.
If you wear it, I suggest keeping it simple unless the photographs call for something more specific.
Professional makeup can also be arranged before your session.
Your dance & movement session
The session fee is R3,000.
The session fee covers the photography session, preparation beforehand, my direction throughout and the preparation of your photographs for selection.
When you book, you choose and pay for one of three portrait collections together with your session fee.
After the session, you can add additional portraits if there are more you would like to keep.
Dance & movement portrait collections
Foundation — 10 portraits
R7,500
Total investment including session fee: R10,500
For those who want a small, strong group of finished portraits.
Signature — 15 portraits
R10,500
Total investment including session fee: R13,500
For those who want more variety and greater choice across the session.
Legacy — 25 portraits
R15,500
Total investment including session fee: R18,500
For those who want the broadest collection of portraits from the session.
Additional portraits are R1,500 each.
A black-and-white alternate version of a purchased portrait is R1,000 per portrait.
RAW and unedited files are not supplied.
Prices shown are current at the time of publication.
Your price is confirmed when your booking is paid.
You can always choose to keep more.
After your session
Once your portraits are ready, you will choose the photographs included in your collection.
Each selected portrait is individually finished and supplied as a high-resolution digital file.
You can also choose to have your portraits printed for your home.
Framed portraits, wall pieces and albums are available, and I can help you decide what will work for the photographs you have chosen and where you would like to live with them.
The photograph does not have to end on a screen.
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Frequently asked questions
I photograph professional and student dancers, performers and people whose practice is based around movement.
That can include ballet, contemporary dance, Pilates, martial arts and strength work.
You do need enough familiarity with your own practice to move safely and comfortably.
You know your body and your movement. I know what is happening inside the frame.
I will guide you throughout, including posture, placement, hands, feet, expression and where we need to repeat or adjust a movement for the photograph.
Dance & Movement is generally photographed against black, while Movement in Light is photographed against white.
We can work with one or both during your session, depending on the photographs you want to make.
Well-fitting dance or movement wear, leotards, simple tops and trousers, and pieces of fabric that move well can all work.
Avoid large logos and very busy patterns.
Bring a few options rather than an entire wardrobe.
Bring the footwear you normally use and any small piece of equipment or prop that is relevant to your discipline.
Please arrive with enough time to warm up properly before we begin photographing.
A portrait session is not the place to ask a cold body for its full range of movement.
We work with what your body can comfortably and safely do on the day. I will never ask you to push through pain for a photograph.
The photograph is never more important than your body.
If you are a dancer or performer who needs photographs for a portfolio, tell me when you enquire so we can take that into account when planning the session.
You are welcome to bring a parent, partner or someone you trust, particularly if you are under 18.
The controlled studio environment allows me to work precisely with light and movement without interruption.
Ready when you are
Tell me about your practice, what you would like the photographs for, and anything about your movement that you think I should know.
We can begin there.
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JOHANNESBURG PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER
One Moment. One Portrait. Forever
© 2005–2026 Bridget Corke Photography
Blairgowrie · Johannesburg · South Africa
International Master's in Portrait Photography
One of only two in Africa.