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Working on more photo projects morning. I have some ideas on what shoots to do this summer. The weather is definitely much warmer, and the subjects and settings are changing for what to photograph!

Here are some photos from one of the professional shows at the recent Arthur Murray Summer Showcase. This Tango had some really nice moments. It was a challenge to shoot by myself. In smooth dances, a long telephoto lens can really isolate dancers, and capture the feel the dancers are conveying to the audience. The viewer can really be brought in much closer than they can from the seats which really gives an appreciation to the work that goes into these shows. The dancers are trying to convey the feel of the dance while still getting all their choreographed steps exactly as they practiced.

Gaithersburg Studio Show

Professionals, and advance amateurs also take up much more of the floor in their dancing. As a photographer, I need to be prepared for this. I have my second camera body ready to shoot with a wider lens for when the dancers come very close to my position at the edge of the floor. When I see that when the dancers are to the left of me, I use the line of dance to predict where they will be next.

I switch to my wide angle camera to ensure I get both dancers easily in the frame quickly. This can give another view with both the audience and the dancers in the frame giving more of the context to the photo. Everyone that attends these events are giving their attention to the dancers on the floor. It is the capstone of the entire day, and they are taking in the demonstration by their teachers, appreciating their talents. I just hope to get a few good moments before they are on to the next show.

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