SARASOTA | SW FLORIDA
Florida Dance Photography & Videography
At The Dance Shot, we’re a husband-and-wife team dedicated to capturing the artistry, emotion, and athletic power of dance. Based in Sarasota, FL, we specialize in professional dance photography and high-quality dance videography for performances, recitals, competitions, and studio sessions.
With years of experience behind the lens—we know how important it is to capture dance with both accuracy and artistry. We focus on the details that matter: clean lines, dynamic shapes, powerful jumps, and the emotion in each movement. Whether on stage or in the studio, our goal is to create images and videos that reflect both the athletic skill and the expressive storytelling of your performance.
From dance competition photography to behind-the-scenes videography, we work seamlessly together to ensure every image and video reflects the dedication, discipline, and artistry you bring to the stage. Our approach blends an eye for choreography with the skill to freeze those split-second moments that define your performance.
Ready to capture your next performance or creative project? Contact us to book a dance photography or dance videography session, and let’s showcase the strength, skill, and artistry behind your movement.
Recitals
We capture professional photos of dancers in their recital costumes, highlighting every detail and creating polished, stage-ready images before the big performance. These photos celebrate both the artistry of the costume and the spirit of the dancer, giving families lasting memories of recital season.
Studio
We offer studio dance sessions designed to capture dancers at their best. With professional lighting, posing, and an eye for movement, these sessions create striking images that showcase each dancer’s technique, artistry, and personality. Perfect for solos, duos, or group portraits, studio sessions give dancers timeless photos they’ll treasure both on and off the stage.
Stage
We professionally capture all types of dance performances and stage events with both photography and video, preserving every leap, turn, and spotlight moment. From solos and ensembles to competitions, recitals, and showcases, our coverage ensures performers, families, and organizers can relive the energy, artistry, and excitement long after the final bow.
About Us
Sam - Photographer
With more than 15 years of experience capturing the intensity and precision of competitive sports, Sam has built a career on freezing split-second moments that define an athlete’s performance. Specializing for many years in swimming photography, he developed a sharp eye for timing, movement, and form—skills that translate seamlessly into his current work as a professional dance photographer.
Nicole - Art & Photo Director
With over 15 years of experience as both a dancer (jazz, tap, cheerleading, pole dance fitness) and a group fitness & Pilates instructor, Nicole brings a deep understanding of movement, form, and body alignment to every shoot. Her background allows her to guide dancers into positions that not only look stunning on camera but also reflect proper technique and artistry.
As the team’s Art Director and Photo Director, Nicole works closely with each client to ensure every image captures the intended emotion, line, and athletic quality of the performance. She has an expert eye for the subtle adjustments—a shift of the hand, a turn of the chin, a perfect extension—that transform a good photo into a striking one. Her ability to connect with performers and translate movement into still images is a cornerstone of the team’s signature style.
Together, we combine technical photography expertise with artistic direction to create images and videos that showcase both the expressive artistry and athletic skill of dance. From studio portraits to live stage performances, our goal is to provide dancers with visuals that reflect the full power and beauty of their craft.
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