Dance Photography
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Photographer and former dancer Sharon Morgenstern understands how to direct and properly position dancers to capture their beauty. Learn Sharon's dos and don’ts of taking stunning images.
0:00 - Intro - About Sharon
3:36 - Sharon's dos & don'ts
19:49 - Lighting setup & direction
29:58 - Attention to detail
35:20 - Sharon's book
36:20 - Q&A
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