Dancer: Taylor Yanke
As a former dancer, New York-based photographer Rachel Neville specializes in images that highlight the human body and capture movement. Her penchant for experimenting with motion and her inherent artistic creativity have culminated in an esteemed collection of conceptual dance photographs.
Neville’s stylistic approach to dance photography is as distinctive as it is refreshing. Like traditional shots of dancers, her photographs place an emphasis on the expressive movements of the body. What sets Neville’s portrayals apart from the others, however, is her highly contemporary and deeply conceptual style, which is “informed as much from her dance history as [it is] from her innate creative vision.”
To highlight her muses’ movements, she employs a plethora of props, from flowing fabrics to illustrated abstractions. Similarly, many of the models wear avant-garde ensembles. Though alluring and theatrical, the unique costumes do not divert attention from the figures’ bodies and gestures. Rather, they inventively accentuate them through silhouette, color, and even texture.
In addition to exhibiting the undeniably impressive movements, poses, and physiques of her subjects, Neville has another goal in mind when capturing the captivating shots: “to bring [viewers] into the theatre.” By presenting such a visually eclectic and undeniably dynamic collection of photos, the photographer successfully showcases the capabilities of not only the human body, but of the art of dance, too.
You can see more of Neville’s stunning shots on her Instagram. Often accompanied by an inspiring quote, each image conveys the photographer’s passionate approach to her craft.
Photographer Rachel Neville captures the graceful movements of ballet professionals through her elegant dancers photography.
Dancer: Taylor Yanke
Dancer: Nikolas Chen
Dancer: Sophia B. Johncox
Dancer: Kaeli Ware
Dancer: Nicole Battaglia
Dancer: Mary Beth Hansohnr
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Dancer: Sophia B. Johncox
Dancer: Doug Baum
Dancer: Noelle Lee
Dancer of Int’l City School of Ballet
Dancer: Joy-Marie Thompson
Dancer: Anthony Javier Savoy
Dancer: Amarachi Korie
Dancer: Addison Ector
Dancers: Larissa Gerszke, Andrew Brader
Dancers: Todd Allen, Scott Schneider, Cameron McKinney
Dancers: Daniel Salas, Christopher R. Wilson, Nicole Nerup, Regan Erica
Dancer: Lia Cirio
Dancer: Emma Schultz
Dancer: Sofia Rosa Bianchi
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