Curtain to curtain coverage


Performances share many traits with other areas of my photography experience.

  • The athleticism of dance.
  • Rehearsed dramas and musical shows share elements with weddings and events.
  • Telling stories and composing images that document the hard work of everyone involved draws heavily on my journalism experience.
  • Building communities of participants and spectators with photos parallels my work in education and food.

Many stage performances push the limits of photographic technology with low lighting, but professional digital cameras have advanced far beyond film. For those venues with extremely low light, often found in schools, I can light most stages with professional strobes to freeze motion and produce exponentially more quality images.


The examples below are all available light. Examples of lit stages will be uploaded soon.

THe Nutcracker

Annual performances by the Hudson Valley Performing Arts Academy in Columbia County, New York

The Nutcracker at Taconic Hills High School
The Spanish Dance at the Hudson Valley Performing Arts Academy performance of The Nutcracker
The Arabian Dance in the Nutcracker
Student dancers in The Nutcracker
Soloist in annual performance of The Nutcracker by the students of the HVPAA
The annual performance of The Nutcracker features a pair of professional dancers in the later scenes
The company from HVPAA in The Nutcracker
The Toy Soilder recounts his battle against the Rat King during The Nutcracker

MFA SHOWCASE in NYC

Performances in a New York City club to give new graduates exposure to professional audiences.

Indiana University MFA candidate performs at a club in New York City
A performance at a club in New York City by an Indiana University MFA candidate
A showcase of Indiana University MFA candidates performing at a club in NYC
A singer during Indiana University MFA candidate showcase in NYC
Performing at a showcase of Indiana University MFA candidates
A duo of Indiana University MFA candidates perform at a club in NYC
Another excellent Indiana University MFA candidate perfoming
Performing to alumni and industry during a showcase of Indiana University MFA candidates

NOHO CLUB performance

Extremely low light sometimes lends itself better to black and white photography

Back up singer performing at a bar in NYC
Singing during a set at a New York bar
Belting out a song on a harmonica
Harmonica solo
The drummer singing during a set
The drummer at the drums
Drummer singing
Tight shot of harmonic player
The bassist
Harmonica player with the lead guitarist