I Saw It In Paris
An exhibit of Anders Zorn’s portraits stopped me cold at the Petit Palias in Paris, 2017
The limited pallete of his portrait of Rosita Mauri ….
I was trying to set rim lights and this was an exposure mistake, turned right
Dancer Sydney Upchurch – Cary Ballet Conservatory – 24 August 2021
Fall / Winter 2021 Photography Classes – Town of Clayton
Basic Photography: Understanding Exposure – 5 Classes, Sept. 14, 21, 28 and Oct 12 and 19
- Move from “Auto” and take control for better pictures
- Use any camera with controls for shutter speed, aperture and ISO
- Get the “essentials”, a one page guide for your camera
Clayton Community Center – Details Here: 2021 Fall Winter Program Guide
Studio Light #7
Dancer Eliza Harris – Costume Caroline Fagan
Photograph for Caroline Fagan at Cary Ballet Conservatory 15 August 2021
The Beginning
This image has been in my head and heart since I made it.
Dancer Sara Roe
11 December 2010 – Cary Ballet Conservatory
For A Dancer
Dancer Julia Walden – Costume Caroline Fagan
Photograph for Caroline Fagan at Cary Ballet Conservatory 15 August 2021
Studio Availability – 17 to 23 August
It’s what I do. Head Shots, Portraits, Dance Portfolios.
e-Mail brooke@brookemeyer.com or text/call 919 238-9654
2021 Prix Challenge Showcase Photographs
Galleries here: 2021 Prix Challenge Showcase – Cary Ballet Conservatory 7 August 2021
2021 Summer Showcase Photographs
I know how he feels, should’ve had these done sooner – Galleries here: 2021 Summer Intensive Showcase
Cary Ballet Conservatory – 31 July 2021
When You Know
This image has been in my head since I made it.
Which was right after Gavriel Lipkind cautioned me to be careful near his cello.
He was right. My home equity line would have been woefully inadequate to pay for it’s replacement.
If you are born an artist, you are born an artist. Not so easy. But undeniable. And it nourishes, beyond food.
Nora Romanoff- Schwarzberg and Student
Side By Side, Cross Currents Chamber Music Festival
Cary Arts Center, North Carolina 7 August 2012
“U.S.”
Friday, 29 Sept 2017 – My ancient laptop, attached to the Internet with Google Voice forwarded to the land line in our Paris vacation apartment rang: “Can you shoot a a promo for 3D Jazz on Sunday? Okay, we’re flying back tomorrow, Saturday, so sure.”
Sunday, 1 Oct. 2017 – This is what Americans look like. The boys will figure it out. Eventually.
“Hush Up and Dance” – 3D Project Dance Company, Fall 2017
“Light As Air and Quick As Lightning”
Letter from Abigail Adams to her sister, Mary Smith Cranch. Paris, 20 February, 1785
“The first dance which I saw upon the Stage shoked me, the Dress’es and Beauty of the performers was enchanting, but no sooner did the Dance commence, than I felt my delicacy wounded, and I was ashamed to bee seen to look at them. Girls cloathd in the thinest Silk: and Gauze, with their peticoats short Springing two foot from the floor poising themselves in the air, with their feet flying, and as perfectly shewing their Garters and draws, as tho no peticoat had been worn, was a sight altogether new to me.”
“Their motions are as light as air and as quick as lightning. They balance themselves to astonishment. No description can equal the reality.”
“Shall I speak a Truth and say that repeatedly seeing these Dances has worn of that disgust which I first felt, and that I see them now with pleasure. … The art of dancing is carried to the highest degree of perfection that it is capable of; at the opera.”
Lighting Stand In
Setup for Dancer Photographs – Cary Ballet Conservatory Studio Recital 4 June 2021
I’d metered my lights but still needed a Stand In for a test shot.
Ended up with a Sit In but she worked with me!
Studio Dog aka “Lucy”
Dancer Headshot
I mentioned Grace Kelly and of course, she didn’t know who that was. Her Mom just smiled.
Julia Walden at Cary Ballet Conservatory 13 June 2021
High Key
He put up with me test driving home brew, hot rod lights for three hours
Willie Hinton at Cary Ballet Conservatory 13 June 2021
2021 Showcase Studio Photographs
Yep, they’re on line, T-Ball to Triple A
Galleries here: 2021 Showcase Studio Photographs
Cary Ballet Conservatory Studio Recital – 5 June 2021
Backlit II
Another photographer mistake as I ignored the limits of my lights
My bet is, she’ll forgive me
Cary Ballet Conservatory – 5 June 2021
Tough Customer
Bookings since late May (hallelujah!) have delayed the edit of these Studio Recital photographs until today.
Aiming to finish and post by late Saturday. This was the first of a long and unusual day. Which I loved.
I’m anxious to see them too and sure I better deliver – or else!
Pre-Ballet 4-6 Year Old
Cary Ballet Conservatory Studio Recital – 5 June 2021
Backlit
Sometimes, a photographer sets his main light to full power.
And knows it will take 1.7 seconds to recycle
But he gets in the moment and fires in .5 seconds. And pretends he planned it.
Cary Ballet Conservatory – 5 June 2021
Why I Know Everything Will Be Okay
Pre-Ballet 4-6 Year Old
Cary Ballet Conservatory Studio Recital – 5 June 2021
