Dancer performing a powerful red movement portrait photographed by Matt and Shea Photography

Chattanooga & North Georgia Dance Photography

Dance Studio
Media Days

Portraits with the polish of a performance and a picture-day plan that respects your dancers, your families and your studio schedule.

Individual Portraits Group Photographs Private Family Ordering
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Created for studio owners

Artful portraits.
An organized experience.

Your dancers have worked for every line, expression and leap. We create portraits that honor that work, then handle family ordering, questions and fulfillment so your team can keep running the studio.

Studio-first scheduling Age-appropriate direction Consistent lighting and styling Direct support for families
Elegant ballet portrait created during a Chattanooga dance studio media day
Portrait media daysDesigned around your studio

One studio. Every style.

A complete look across
your entire program.

Ballet dancer portrait
Ballet
Jazz dancer movement portrait
Jazz
Hip hop dancer action portrait
Hip Hop
Acro dancer studio portrait
Acro
Lyrical dance studio portrait
Lyrical
Dance competition team group portrait
Teams
Airborne dancer photographed in dramatic blue light

Direction that brings out confidence

Every dancer deserves
their own moment.

From roster to delivery

A picture day that
actually runs on time.

01

Plan

We map dancers, costumes, groups, timing and the visual direction with your studio.

02

Photograph

Age-appropriate posing and movement direction create variety without slowing the schedule.

03

Create

We finish individual portraits, group photographs and studio-branded artwork.

04

Deliver

Families order privately while our studio handles questions, production and fulfillment.

Individual portraits

Polished enough for the wall.
Personal enough to feel like them.

We photograph clean portraits, expressive close-ups and movement-led images with careful attention to hands, feet, posture and costume. Every dancer is guided, never rushed through a one-pose assembly line.

Individual dance studio portrait
Expressive dancer portrait
Dance media day portrait with costume
Professional dance studio media day image
Young dance group portrait with coordinated costumes

Made easy for families

Your front desk does not become
our customer-service department.

Families receive a private ordering path for professional prints, group photographs and portrait products. We answer the questions, manage the orders and oversee fulfillment from start to finish.

Private orderingNo public galleries and no stack of forms at the studio.
Professional productsPrints and display pieces created to live beyond a phone screen.
Studio supportClear communication before, during and after media day.
Group photographsTeams and classes photographed with the same polished visual direction.

A focused service

We do one thing beautifully:
studio portrait media days.

We do not offer recital coverage. Our time, equipment and creative energy stay focused on making picture day exceptional—and making the final portraits worth purchasing.

Dancer holding an extended pose in a professional studio portrait

A program built around your studio

Clear scope.
No surprise workload.

Every studio receives a custom plan based on dancer count, number of groups, costumes, space and scheduling needs. Qualifying programs may have no upfront photography fee when participation and schedule requirements are met. All terms are confirmed in a simple written proposal before picture day.

Optional add-on $125

Staff Headshots

Per person when photographed during the scheduled studio media day.

Included in planning Custom

Studio Proposal

Schedule, deliverables, family ordering and studio responsibilities in writing.

Hip hop dance team photographed together during media day

Individual. Group. Studio.

A consistent look from
the first dancer to the last.

Before we plan

Dance media day
questions, answered.

Do you photograph recitals?

No. We specialize in planned portrait media days for dancers, groups and studio staff. We do not offer recital or live-performance coverage.

How many dancers can you photograph?

We build the schedule around your enrollment, costume changes, groups and available time. Include an estimated dancer count in the form below and we will recommend the right setup.

Can you photograph both individuals and groups?

Yes. The program can include individual portraits, class groups, competition teams and studio-wide images when the schedule and space allow.

How do families order?

Families order privately through the studio-approved ordering process. Matt & Shea Photography handles family questions, production and fulfillment.

Do we need a large studio space?

Not necessarily. We review room dimensions, ceiling height, access and the planned group sizes before confirming the setup. If your space is not ideal, we can discuss other options.

What about costume changes and multiple disciplines?

Those are built into the plan. Accurate rosters and costume information help us create a realistic schedule that protects both portrait quality and the studio day.

Bring media day to your studio

Tell us about
your dancers.

Share a few details about your program. We will review the scope and reach out by the next business day to plan a free consultation.

What does your studio offer?

We will reach out by the next business day. No recital coverage is offered.